England Faces 5bn Litre Daily Water Shortfall by 2055
A House of Lords report warns England could face water shortages of 5 billion litres daily by 2055 without urgent action on rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and demand reduction.
Category : Policymaking
Jurassic Oceans: NHM Exhibition on Prehistoric Sea Monsters
The Natural History Museum's new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, features fossils of plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, and mosasaurs, highlighting parallels between ancient and modern marine ecosystems.
BoE Governor: Food Price Freezes Not Sustainable Long-Term
Andrew Bailey tells MPs that supermarket price caps are unsustainable, as Iran conflict keeps cost of living high. Interest rate cuts unlikely amid Middle East unpredictability.
Streeting Pledges Wealth Tax in Labour Leadership Bid
Former health secretary Wes Streeting proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, aiming to raise up to £12 billion annually, as he prepares for Labour leadership contest.
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RFK Jr. Urges Schools to Cut Screen Time, Trump Backs AI
US Surgeon General's Office recommends limiting screen time in schools, banning cellphones, and using textbooks, conflicting with Trump's push for AI in education.
Vitamin D and calcium supplements ineffective for bones
A landmark review published in the BMJ finds that vitamin D and calcium supplements do not reduce fractures or falls in older adults, challenging NHS guidance and urging a rethink.
Vitamin D Pills Don't Prevent Bone Fractures, Study Finds
A review of 69 trials involving over 150,000 people found vitamin D and calcium supplements have little to no effect on preventing fractures or falls in older adults.
RFK Jr. Fires Preventive Care Task Force Leaders
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the chair and vice-chair of the preventive services task force, delaying screening updates for cancer and heart disease.
How Would a Cap on Food Prices Even Work?
Rachel Reeves considers food price caps to help families amid cost-of-living crisis, but retailers oppose. Sean O'Grady explains the challenges and past attempts.
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DWP Trial Ditches Sick Notes to Boost Return to Work
The DWP is trialling a new system where GPs stop issuing sick notes, instead referring patients to support services for personalised return-to-work plans, aiming to reduce worklessness.
GP Sick Note Pilot Launched to Overhaul 'Broken' System
DWP pilots in four English areas will test ending GP-issued sick notes for some patients, aiming to replace the 'tick-box exercise' with personalised support.
Six Charities Snub UK Development Compact Over Limited Scope
Six leading NGOs refuse to sign UK's Global Partnerships Compact, citing limited scope on rights and climate. Embarrassment for government at London conference.
Pension age rise to 57: millions born 1971-1973 affected
From April 2028, the minimum pension age rises from 55 to 57, affecting those born between April 1971 and April 1973, who may face a two-year delay in accessing their private pension.
Norway Player Thorsby Backs Calls for Stronger World Cup Heat Rules
Morten Thorsby, a Norway international likely headed to the World Cup, has signed an open letter backing calls for FIFA to improve heat protocols at the tournament.
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Brazil's Hospitals Ditch Ultra-Processed Foods for Fresh Meals
Brazilian hospitals are replacing ultra-processed foods with locally grown meals, following successful school reforms, aiming to improve patient health and reduce premature deaths.
Caroline Aherne Biography: Tribute to a Comedy Maverick
David Scott's new book celebrates Caroline Aherne's work, from Mrs Merton to The Royle Family, highlighting her subversive genius and Manchester roots.
Reeves to Fast-Track Clean Energy by Limiting Judicial Reviews
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to curb judicial reviews for clean energy projects designated as critical national importance, aiming to accelerate infrastructure and reduce costs.
Art Cure Review: Science Backs Arts as Medicine for Health
A review of Daisy Fancourt's 'Art Cure' explores scientific evidence that arts like music, theatre, and painting significantly improve mental and physical health.
Oxford Study: 80% of Old Age Ill Health Is Individual's Fault
A new Oxford Longevity Project report claims individuals bear at least 80% responsibility for their health in old age, urging government action on alcohol and lifestyle changes.
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Prickly Garden for Teens Wins Gold at Chelsea
The Children's Society garden, designed with imperfect plants like prickly poppies, wins gold at RHS Chelsea, promoting beauty in imperfection for teenagers' mental health.
Swinney Appoints Reform Secretary for Fiscal Sustainability
First Minister John Swinney creates new Public Service Reform Secretary role, appointing Ivan McKee to overhaul public sector and address £5bn blackhole.
LGBTQ+ Charities Urge New Health Secretary on Trans Care
Following James Murray's appointment as Health Secretary, LGBTQ+ charities call for reversing restrictions on gender-affirming care for young people and engaging with trans communities.
NPR Cuts Jobs After Losing Federal Funding
NPR is eliminating dozens of newsroom positions due to a $15 million revenue shortfall after the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funneled federal funds.
Fuel Duty Rise Axed as Pump Prices Soar
The UK government has scrapped a planned fuel duty increase to help motorists facing high pump prices due to the Iran conflict, extending the 5p cut until year-end.
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Usyk Takes Swipe at Fury Over Retirement Vows
Oleksandr Usyk jabs at Tyson Fury's history of retirement comebacks, vowing he will not return after his final three fights, starting with Rico Verhoeven.
Kevin Warsh's Impossible Mission as New Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh becomes Fed chair amid Trump's demand for rate cuts while inflation surges, risking a major confrontation over central bank independence.
Starmer: No Lifting of Russian Oil Sanctions
PM Keir Starmer insists he is not lifting Russian oil sanctions despite a new trade licence allowing imports of refined fuels, drawing criticism from Conservatives and Labour MPs.
Starmer Jokes Larry the Cat Over Renters’ Rights Act
Sir Keir Starmer joked that Larry the cat ‘went through the roof’ when the Renters’ Rights Act passed, as he highlighted new tenant rights to keep pets.
UK Needs Real Global Partnerships to Avoid Leaving People Behind
Oxfam CEO Richard Hawkes argues that UK aid cuts risk deepening inequality and urges radical reform of global development financing and delivery.
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Retail Chiefs Slam Labour's Essential Price Cap Plan
Retail bosses have reacted with fury to Labour's plan to cap prices of everyday essentials in return for easing regulations, calling it 'idiotic' and 'state control'.
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