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Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

SPF in Makeup: Why It's Not Enough Sun Protection

Discover the truth about SPF in your foundation and makeup. Dermatologists reveal why it's not enough for full sun protection and how to properly shield your skin from harmful UV rays.

Green Party Leadership Race: Battle for UK Environmentalism

As the Green Party's leadership contest heats up, three distinct visions for the party's future are emerging. Discover the candidates vying to shape UK environmental policy and the internal struggle between pragmatism and principle.

Government's Secret Climate Plan Sparks Outrage

Exclusive: Defra's controversial decision to withhold its climate adaptation strategy from public scrutiny raises serious concerns about government transparency and environmental commitment.

Delete Emails to Save Water During Droughts

The Environment Agency urges Brits to delete old emails and reduce digital clutter to conserve water during heatwaves and droughts. Discover how small digital actions can make a big environmental impact.

UK to ban 'barely legal' adult content

The UK government is set to outlaw controversial pornography that sexualises adults dressed as children, following a documentary exposing the disturbing trend.

New UK driving laws coming in 2024

Stay informed about the latest UK driving laws coming into force in 2024, including stricter penalties, smart motorway updates, and changes for electric vehicles.

UK govt's new sewage plan faces criticism

The UK government has announced a revised plan to reduce sewage discharges into rivers, but critics argue it lacks urgency and fails to meet environmental targets.

UK sewage spills surge 54% in a year

Shocking new data reveals England's sewage scandal has worsened dramatically, with water companies dumping waste into rivers for over 3.6 million hours last year.

MPs push for tougher water pollution rules

A cross-party group of MPs urges the government to strengthen Ofwat’s powers to hold water companies accountable for sewage spills and environmental damage.

Water firms fined £2.65m for sewage breaches

Southern Water and Anglian Water have been hit with hefty fines totalling £2.65m for illegally discharging sewage into protected waterways in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency condemned the breaches, which pose risks to wildlife and

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