UK bans five food items: Brits face £5,000 fine
Brits returning to the UK are banned from bringing sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats and milk, with a fine of up to £5,000 for breaking the rules.
Category : Environment
Trump forest protection rollback threatens endangered species
The Trump administration's rollback of forest protections could push more species toward extinction, according to a new analysis.
Cats Protection shares scent rule to help pets feel happier at home
Cats Protection advises pet owners to introduce cats and dogs slowly, using scent swapping to create a happy, harmonious home for all.
South Lanarkshire unveils £200k plan to boost community culture
South Lanarkshire councillors will consider a £320,000 culture strategy plan next week, including £200,000 in community grants, five year-one projects and a new cultural development officer.
Peckham MP defends sending children to private school
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has defended sending her children to private school despite backing the removal of the VAT exemption on independent school fees.
UK households urged to do 5 heating checks before temperature drops
UK households are urged to check radiators, valves and furniture placement now, as Ofgem's energy price cap rises to £1,723 from October 1.
£6m clean-up of Britain's 'biggest fly-tip ever' completed
The clean-up of one of England's largest illegal waste tips at Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has been completed at a cost of £6 million to the taxpayer.
Nepal Floods Show Climate Crisis Is Global Heating Reality
Nepal's catastrophic floods reveal the climate crisis is global heating in action, demanding urgent international action on emissions and adaptation funding.
Data Center Noise Sparks Lawsuits Across US
Residents are suing data centers over constant noise, citing health impacts. Lawsuits target major tech firms as complaints grow nationwide.
Chefs Switch From Gas to Electric to Cut Kitchen Emissions
Restaurant chefs are swapping gas stoves for electric induction hobs to reduce emissions and improve air quality in commercial kitchens, a shift driven by both climate goals and practical benefits.
Brit family feared dead in Nepal floods
A British family of four from Surrey, including a 13-year-old girl and a former Mrs India UK, are among 33 Brits feared missing after devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
65p kitchen staple removes stubborn plastic container stains
Bio-D shares a 65p bicarbonate of soda hack to remove stubborn tomato and oil stains from plastic containers in 20-30 minutes.
Garden Plants That Thrive in Summer Heatwaves
Discover drought-tolerant garden plants that survive and flourish during summer heatwaves, reducing the need for constant watering and keeping gardens vibrant.
Trump Officials Diverted Wildfire Resources, Inquiry Finds
An official inquiry found that Trump administration officials diverted wildfire resources to satisfy political interests, potentially worsening firefighting efforts.
Flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits drought-hit England
Fresh flood warnings and alerts have been issued after heavy rain damaged dozens of homes, with 71.3% of England still in drought.
Remove oily stains from plastic containers with 65p solution
Cleaning experts reveal a 65p bicarbonate of soda hack to melt away oily tomato stains from plastic containers in minutes, saving them from the bin.
Lion King director inspired BBC man's new lion documentary
Jon Favreau's 2019 Lion King success inspired BBC Natural History Unit's Mike Gunton to make LION, a National Geographic documentary following real cub Kio in Kenya.
Mum's 'pimple' was skin cancer; she fights to cut VAT
A mum whose 'pimple' turned out to be skin cancer is campaigning to make sun cream cheaper by scrapping 20 per cent VAT, after her diagnosis in her 20s.
Burnham vows crackdown on cowboy builders and bailiffs
PM Andy Burnham pledges measures against cowboy builders and private bailiffs, including a trader register, milestone-based payments, and mandatory bailiff accreditation.
Britain's biggest-ever fly-tip cleared after £6m operation
Over 22,000 tonnes of waste have been cleared from an illegal dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, in a five-month operation costing £6m. The government plans to recoup the costs from the criminals responsible.
Binman explains why black bags are refused in recycling bins
A binman has revealed why black bin bags are often rejected from recycling collections, urging households to put recycling loose instead.
Binman explains why black bin bags are rejected from recycling
A waste collector explains why black bin bags are often refused during recycling collections, urging residents to put recycling loose instead.
Bellingham Show cancels sheep section over Bluetongue
Bellingham Show has cancelled its Sheep Section amid a Bluetongue outbreak, following veterinary advice. The rest of the event will go ahead as planned.
Tributes to father and son who died in slurry tank tragedy
Father and son Alan and Rick Ford died after falling into a slurry tank on their family farm in Cheshire, prompting tributes from the farming community.
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA; researchers withdrawn
A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, the first such case in the state, as researchers were withdrawn from a sub-Antarctic island due to psychosocial risk.
Week in wildlife: Cornish wallaby, rare harrier chicks
A wallaby surprises a driver in Cornwall, Montagu's harrier chicks fledge in England, and an opossum is rescued after a wildfire in Colombia.
Iran war timeline: attacks and oil price changes visualised
A visual timeline charts every attack and oil price change across the Iran war, showing how markets reacted to each major escalation.
Five-month clean-up of illegal waste dump near River Cherwell done
Teams have finished a five-month clean-up of an illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, removing an estimated 22,704 tonnes of rubbish.
Illegal waste dump clean-up near River Cherwell completed
Teams have finished a five-month clean-up of an illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, removing an estimated 22,704 tonnes of rubbish at a cost of about £6 million.
Monty Don: Take August cuttings now for a better garden next year
Monty Don urges gardeners to take semi-ripe cuttings in August, a task often skipped that can yield a stronger, healthier garden by summer 2027.
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