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Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans

Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.

Afro-Descendant Food Forests Revolutionise Farming

A groundbreaking Guardian report reveals how ancestral Afro-descendant practices in Latin America are creating biodiverse 'food forests' that combat climate change and enhance food security, offering a powerful model for sustainable agriculture.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Universal Orlando fined $5k over child's theme park injury

Universal Orlando Resort has been fined $5,000 by Florida's Department of Agriculture after a young child was injured on a theme park ride. The incident involved a door closure mechanism, sparking renewed safety discussions.

Northern Ireland Powers Up Using Its Peatlands

A groundbreaking initiative in Northern Ireland is turning degraded peatlands into a source of renewable energy, tackling emissions and creating a sustainable model for agriculture and climate action.

Cowgirl Revolution: Women Transforming American Ranching

Meet the pioneering women reshaping the iconic but fading tradition of cattle ranching in the American West. From financial innovation to sustainable practices, female ranchers are forging a new future for this rugged industry.

Greece bans sheep movement after sheeppox outbreak

Greek authorities have declared a temporary nationwide ban on the movement of sheep and goats after a severe outbreak of sheeppox, a highly contagious viral disease, was detected on the island of Lesvos.

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

UK to roll out 'red carpet' for skilled foreign workers

The UK Government is poised to implement a major post-Brexit immigration overhaul, introducing a 'red carpet' service for businesses to hire foreign workers in key sectors, effectively ending the freedom of movement for low-skilled EU labour.

Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.

UK's Best Animal Science & Agriculture Unis for 2025

Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Animal Science and Agriculture. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this vital sector.

Spider Venom Deployed Against QLD Locust Plague

In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.

Invasive Insect Swarms Detected on US Weather Radar

Massive swarms of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly are appearing on weather radar systems along America's East Coast, raising serious biosecurity and agricultural concerns as the species rapidly expands its territory.

MPs Wear Wheat Badges in PMQs Farming Protest

MPs across the House of Commons united in wearing wheat sheaf badges during PMQs to highlight the severe challenges facing British farmers and to demand government action.

Kaleb Cooper's Stark Warning Over UK Farming Crisis

'Clarkson's Farm' breakout star Kaleb Cooper delivers an urgent warning about the dire state of British agriculture, citing crippling weather and financial pressures pushing farmers to the brink.

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