Exclusive: Landowners could receive public money to reintroduce apex predators and ecosystem engineers like lynx and beavers to English countryside under government-backed rewilding proposals aimed at biodiversity boost.
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
Exclusive: Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and ESA payments set for major changes as DWP confirms new payment dates affecting millions of UK households.
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.
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.
French cities grind to a halt as furious farmers blockade roads with tractors in a massive protest against EU regulations and rising costs, igniting a major crisis for President Macron.
French farmers intensify protests, blockading major roads and the key port of Saint-Nazaire in a dramatic stand against EU regulations and rising costs, causing widespread disruption.
NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.
A fierce battle is raging in California's Point Reyes National Seashore, pitting multi-generational dairy and cattle ranchers against powerful environmental groups. The conflict centres on a contentious plan to extend agricultural leases for 20 years, rai
Exclusive report on how contactless payments, digital IDs, and smartphone technology are making physical wallets obsolete for millions across the UK.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a fiery reception at the National Farmers' Federation summit in Canberra, as protesters stormed the event decrying government policies on water, renewable energy, and foreign acquisition of farmland.
HMRC issues critical alert as thousands of British families risk missing out on thousands of pounds in Child Benefit and National Insurance credits. Time is running out to claim for children born as far back as 2013.
Major changes to the Winter Fuel Payment are coming in 2025. Our guide explains the new eligibility rules, potential tax implications, and how to check if you'll still qualify for the vital benefit.
Exclusive: A major DWP review means hundreds of thousands of UK pensioners, particularly women over a certain age, are due significant back payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Urgent warning for millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension as DWP outlines critical procedures for claimants if payments are abruptly halted. Essential reading to protect your income.
How an ecological disaster off the coast of Mauritius empowered a generation of women to transform the island's agricultural landscape and achieve food self-sufficiency.
In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.
Millions on benefits across the UK are set for a significant income boost this April. Get the full breakdown of the new payment rates, including Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension increases.
Essential guide to altered DWP payment schedules for Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefits due to the August Bank Holiday. Plan your finances and avoid unexpected delays.
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves defend controversial proposal to restrict winter fuel payments to wealthiest pensioners, sparking backlash from charities and Conservative critics.
Riverford Organic Farmers' founder Guy Singh-Watson delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the UK's agricultural turmoil, government failings, and the urgent need for sustainable food system reform.
Major changes to benefit assessment periods mean thousands of Brits could see their Universal Credit payments increase by up to £749 per month. Here's how it works and who qualifies.
Exclusive: Personal Independence Payment rates are poised for a significant April uplift, with some claimants seeing nearly £600 more per year following the September inflation figure.
Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d
Exclusive: HMRC's new identity verification system locks out thousands of legitimate claimants, causing financial distress and mounting frustration among British families.
A coroner's inquest hears how an experienced equestrian, Sarah Berry, died after a fall from her horse during a hunt with the Mendip Farmers' Hunt, in a devastating accident that has shocked the rural community.
Exclusive: A UK homeowner reveals how a devastating banking glitch left him unable to pay his mortgage, pushing him to the brink of financial ruin and highlighting a growing crisis in customer service failures.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is considering a controversial new tax on all electronic payments, a move critics warn will fast-track a cashless society and punish consumers who have embraced digital transactions.
Essential guide to when DWP benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, and PIP will be paid in September 2025. Plan your finances around the bank holiday disruption.