Harvard Slavery Research Exodus Amid Obstruction Claims
Researchers quit or are fired from Harvard's slavery initiative amid allegations of obstruction, including a doctoral student exploring Antigua ties.
Category : Policy
EPA Proposes Weaker Pollution Limits for Medical Sterilisation
EPA proposes weakening pollution limits on ethylene oxide used for medical sterilisation, reversing Biden-era cancer risk rules.
Scottish Government not expecting military support for wildfire
Justice Secretary Neil Gray says the Scottish Government does not expect military aid to fight the Cairngorms wildfire, as the UK military lacks required aerial capability.
Writers Ratify Four-Year Hollywood Contract
WGA ratifies four-year Hollywood deal with AMPTP, including $321M health plan boost, amid ongoing staff strike.
Spring task to banish lawn weeds for good, says expert
Gardening expert Peter Chaloner shares the most effective way to remove lawn weeds naturally and prevent their return with a good lawn care regime.
Romania Gambling Crackdown: Councils Can Ban Betting Shops
Romania's emergency decree gives local councils power to ban betting shops; at least nine cities plan full bans.
MPs Reject Social Media Ban for Under-16s for Second Time
MPs reject Lords amendment to ban under-16s from social media, backing government consultation. PM to meet tech bosses. Campaigners urge faster action.
Parking Charges at Lever Park Spark Outcry
United Utilities proposes parking fees at Lever Park and Rivington, prompting a petition with nearly 3,000 signatures against the charges, citing harm to community access.
Pristine Milky Pool Found 700ft Underground in Cave
Explorers discovered a pristine, milk-like pool 700ft underground in Lechuguilla Cave, Carlsbad Caverns. The water is actually crystal clear, an optical illusion.
Hunter Valley Coalmine Extension Approved by NSW Commission
The NSW Planning Commission has approved the extension of the Hunter Valley coalmine, one of the largest such projects in the region, despite environmental concerns.
French Beekeepers Furious Over Pesticides Ban Reversal
French beekeepers and environmentalists reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorizing two banned neonicotinoid pesticides that can poison bees.
Burnham to Unveil Social Care Reform Plans Next Week
Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to fix adult social care with a free-at-point-of-delivery system funded by taxation, unveiling plans next week.
Alan Titchmarsh: harvest potatoes before August or risk loss
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh warns potato growers to harvest new potatoes before the end of July, calling timing 'critical' for the best crop.
Sainsbury's Boosts British Salad Supply Amid Drought Fears
Sainsbury's has signed 10-year deals with UK growers to increase supplies of British tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers due to drought threatening imported crops.
Welsh Government to decide on Pembrokeshire space radar
Welsh Government will determine the controversial DARC space radar project in Pembrokeshire, overtaking local planners days before a scheduled debate.
My generation shouldn’t fear a care tax – we’re paying one already
Andy Burnham must sell a universal care service to Generation X, who already pay an invisible tax in time, energy, and lost earnings from caring for elderly parents.
Trump's 'Forced Labour' Tariffs Confuse Allies, Hit Markets
The US imposed tariffs on over 80 countries under a forced labour rationale, replacing duties struck down by the Supreme Court and causing global market turmoil.
Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping? Charities Skeptical
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England with £340m funding, but charities are skeptical as numbers hit a record high of 4,793.
Keep flies away from picnic food with lemon and cloves
Place lemon halves studded with cloves around your picnic food to naturally repel flies, says TikTok life hack creator Babs.
Battery safety call after Perth recycling facility blaze
A lithium battery sparked a fire at Enva's recycling centre in Perth, prompting MP Pete Wishart to urge UK government action on battery regulation.
UK Bans Nail Gel Ingredient TPO Starting August 2026
The UK will ban Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) in nail products from August 15, 2026, due to toxicity and health concerns, with a full sales ban by September 2027.
Hosepipe Ban Exemptions: Full List as Rules Extended
Millions face water restrictions in England and Wales. Discover who is exempt from the hosepipe ban, including medical needs, animal welfare, and new plants.
Banish mosquitoes with a lemon and cloves on windowsill
Place a lemon studded with cloves on your windowsill to repel mosquitoes naturally. UK heatwave boosts Aedes aegypti risk, with searches up 5,000%.
30p lemon and clove repellent keeps mosquitoes out
A 30p lemon and clove repellent can keep mosquitoes out of your home as yellow fever mosquito threat rises in UK heatwave.
Top Guide Dog Myths Debunked: Can They Read Maps?
A survey reveals many Brits believe guide dogs can read traffic lights, maps, and bus timetables. The charity Guide Dogs aims to educate the public.
Poll: Should the UK bring back smoking in pubs?
Nearly 20 years after the smoking ban, Rupert Lowe pledges to reintroduce smoking rooms in pubs. Vote in our poll.
Ryanair boss wants airport alcohol ban before midday
Michael O'Leary says airports should stop serving alcohol before 11am or 12pm to prevent drunk passengers disrupting flights, and backs a two-drink limit on planes.
Binman Explains Rubbish Beside Bin Rules
A binman says excess rubbish beside wheelie bins depends on local council rules; check guidelines to avoid fines.
Britain's Uninhabitable Homes: New Approach Needed
Rising temperatures are making many British homes uninhabitable, requiring urgent changes to housing policy and building standards to protect residents.
NHS Fails Legal Duty on Women's Rights, Says WRN
The NHS is failing its legal obligation to respect women's rights under the Public Sector Equality Duty, wasting money on Pride events and defending male staff in female spaces, says Heather Binning.
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