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Holly Willoughby’s media company owes £377,000 in tax, court hears
Roxy Media must pay the amount before another court hearing on July 9.
By
Danny Halpin
16 Apr 2025
Politics
Government delays allowing commodities from deforestation to enter UK, says WWF
The charity said a due diligence system must be implemented.
By
Danny Halpin
30 Nov 2023
Politics
Labour aiming to win rural vote with ‘respectful attitude’ towards countryside
Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed wants to demonstrate his party’s commitment to farmers and landowners.
By
Danny Halpin
29 Nov 2023
UK
Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says
About £88 billion of pension savers' money goes towards oil and gas, campaigners say
By
Danny Halpin
28 Nov 2023
Politics
Billpayers to fund £100 million campaign for people to use less water
Ofwat is planning a national public information message to encourage people to cut their consumption.
By
Danny Halpin
27 Nov 2023
Environment
Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB
At least 61 incidents of illegal killings were recorded in 2022 with only two gamekeepers prosecuted and convicted.
By
Danny Halpin
24 Nov 2023
Business News
Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies
The International Energy Agency wants the fossil fuel industry to cut production and emissions and invest in renewable power.
By
Danny Halpin
23 Nov 2023
Politics
Net zero inequality ‘biggest challenge’ for Government, says top climate adviser
Chris Stark of the Climate Change Committee said those with electric cars and heat pumps are benefiting more than those who cannot afford to switch.
By
Danny Halpin
22 Nov 2023
Politics
Chancellor criticised for ‘tinkering at the edges’ of net zero transition
Improving grid access was welcomed but support for homes to enhance energy efficiency was lacking, say green groups.
By
Danny Halpin
22 Nov 2023
Environment
Prosecuting water companies does not improve environment, says watchdog boss
Clare Pillman, of Natural Resources Wales, said a prosecution only happened at the point that regulation had failed.
By
Danny Halpin
22 Nov 2023
Science
Global daily average temperature 2C above pre-industrial norm for first time
The Copernicus Climate Change Service measured the landmark reading on Friday.
By
Danny Halpin
20 Nov 2023
Environment
‘Emissions canyon’ between current policies and safe climate, says UN
The Earth is on track to heat by almost 3C this century with the decarbonisation plans currently in place, it is claimed.
By
Danny Halpin
20 Nov 2023
Science
Climate change creating ‘intolerable future’ for human health
Conditions for people will only worsen as global temperatures increase, researchers warn.
By
Danny Halpin
14 Nov 2023
Environment
Virtually certain 2023 will be warmest year on record, say climate scientists
October this year was the hottest on record globally, with September, August and July also breaking records.
By
Danny Halpin
8 Nov 2023
Politics
Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms
Campaigners say harmful substances in fertiliser are threatening human health and wildlife through a lack of regulation.
By
Danny Halpin
2 Nov 2023
Environment
Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA
The landowners’ body wants the Government to provide better compensation for when fields are inundated.
By
Danny Halpin
2 Nov 2023
Environment
Climate change could unravel decades of progress in human health, says WMO
Developing better early warning systems for extremes such as heat could help save more lives, scientists have said.
By
Danny Halpin
2 Nov 2023
Business News
‘Growing divide’ between climate adaptation fund and developing countries’ needs
The UN said some countries need 10-18 times the amount of money that is internationally available.
By
Danny Halpin
2 Nov 2023
Environment
Climate change making UK wetter and stormier, say scientists
Many parts of the UK were preparing for the second storm in as many weeks with warnings issued for flooding, heavy rain and high winds.
By
Danny Halpin
1 Nov 2023
Science
Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’
It is now more likely than not the Earth will heat beyond this threshold which is seen as vital for maintaining a safe environment.
By
Danny Halpin
30 Oct 2023
Politics
Deep sea mining moratorium backed by UK but some campaigners demand full ban
It joins a list of more than 20 countries around the world calling for a stop until the environmental impacts are better known.
By
Danny Halpin
30 Oct 2023
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