Rayner unveils £10m fund for community-owned businesses
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Category : Environment
Scotland's only dog pool: A paw-some day out for pups
Red Rover Dog Daycare & Fun Pool in Castlemilk is Scotland's only dog-friendly swimming pool, offering private one-hour swims for owners and their pups in a heated indoor pool.
Orange Order Garvaghy Road parade decision 'utterly reckless' – Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called the Parades Commission's decision to allow an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road 'utterly reckless', while a DUP MP insists residents have 'nothing to fear'.
Cocoa powder makes porridge tastier and creamier without sugar
Stirring cocoa powder or zero-sugar hot chocolate into porridge makes it tastier and creamier with no added sugar, and it is cheaper than pre-made sachets.
GPS collars on Gower cattle cut livestock road deaths
GPS-enabled cattle collars on Gower have cut livestock casualties on roads from 140 in 2023-24 to 33 in 2024-25, with only two cattle struck.
Cosmetic cowboys face crackdown, Yvette Cooper vows
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper backs the Mirror's campaign, pledging regulations next year to tackle unregulated cosmetic practitioners and botched procedures.
Newsom condemns 'climate hushing', predicts Trump's downfall, expects AOC run
California Governor Gavin Newsom says Democrats avoid climate talk because they don't know how, predicts Trump's political end, and expects AOC to run for president in 2028.
BBC warned of 'doom spiral' as further cuts hit TV and radio
The BBC has been warned it risks entering a 'doom spiral' of endless cuts and weaker public support, as insiders anticipate imminent closure of some TV and radio services.
Letters: Alcohol in stands, Eurovision, crisps and more
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's alcohol in football stands plan, Eurovision inquiry, hedgehog crisps, crisp festival and a judge's language.
El Niño and Human Folly: A Lethal Combination
A super-sized El Niño may be the strongest in a millennium, with 450,000 deaths and 50 million facing acute hunger, compounded by climate injustice.
France leads EU push to exclude UK from 'Made in Europe'
France is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU's 'Made in Europe' policy, which could see British firms lose out on supplying low-carbon tech and electric cars to Europe.
UK climate security report shared with allies after suppression
The UK government has briefed foreign ministers on a suppressed intelligence report warning of catastrophic national security risks from ecosystem collapse, including food shortages and conflict by 2030.
Sarandon and Einbinder arrested at UN protest
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among dozens arrested at a UN protest demanding an end to US arms supplies to Israel, timed to Netanyahu's address.
Coogee Beach Tops Faecal Pollution List, Swimmers Unfazed
Coogee beach is Sydney's most faecal-polluted ocean beach, per the 2026 state of the beaches report, yet swimmers enjoy clear water and remain unconcerned.
Victoria plans to allow dogs in pubs; locals weigh in
Victoria's Labor government proposes allowing dogs in pubs to boost appeal. Reporter Benita Kolovos asked Melbourne pet owners what they think of the idea.
Sarandon, Einbinder arrested at UN anti-Netanyahu protest
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among dozens arrested at a New York protest outside UN headquarters demanding an end to US arms supplies to Israel.
Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from golf course
The National Trust has transformed Sandilands, a former Lincolnshire golf course, into a 2km-long nature reserve with wetlands, wading pools, rough grassland and coastal scrub.
SFI Funds Run Out in Six Hours, Leaving English Farmers Uncertain
England's 2026 sustainable farming incentive (SFI) ran out of money within six hours of opening, leaving farmers like Peter Hatley facing the reversal of environmental efforts.
Public control of utilities: a balanced path forward
The UK government should clarify its utility plans. A public-benefit company model could balance incentives and expertise better than nationalisation or privatisation.
Réunion airport terminal cooled by natural ventilation
Roland Garros airport's arrivals terminal on Réunion island uses natural ventilation and ceiling fans, saving €150,000 a year in energy bills.
Nepal PM: Flood a 'warning to world' at UN
Nepal's PM told the UN that last month's deadly glacier flood, killing over 1,400, is a climate warning, urging grant-based aid, not loans, for recovery.
Grassroots climate film spurs action with 2,789 screenings
The People's Emergency Briefing, a grassroots film, has held 2,789 screenings to turn climate anxiety into action, demanding a prime ministerial emergency briefing.
Week in wildlife: tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and pink sea cucumber
This week’s best wildlife photographs include a new wild feline species, bears in a California pool, and a frilly pink sea cucumber discovered 5km deep in the Pacific.
How Restaurant Bathroom Design Went Wild
Restaurant bathrooms have evolved from afterthoughts into lavish, TikTok-ready experiences, with plush decor, custom soundtracks, and selfie mirrors now part of hospitality.
Africa must decolonise education to unlock youth potential
Dr John Nkengasong says African governments need to overhaul outdated education systems and boost investment to harness the potential of the continent's young graduates.
Resilient crops to future-proof your garden after summer heat
After a summer of heatwaves, a gardening column highlights hardy, low-maintenance edible crops like hostas, sedum, and perennial kale to future-proof vegetable patches.
Croatians near illegal waste dump take matters into own hands
Residents of Gospić, Croatia, formed a movement after years of illegal waste dumping near their homes, with 40,000 protesting in Zagreb and arrests made.
Workers toil in record heat as federal protections remain frozen
Workers face record US heat as federal protections stay frozen. Trump officials and Republicans roll back rules against heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Meloni accused of 'running scared' with classroom cap on foreign students
Italy's government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrant students at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, sparking accusations of courting far-right voters ahead of next year's election.
Photos of the day: rutting stags, Pope's visit, wildfires
The Guardian's picture editors select images from around the world, including rutting stags in Germany, an ice cave in the Alps, and protests in the Netherlands.
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