Jasper wildfire caused $283M in lost property value, council told
The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and…
ASA bans Huel and Zoe ads for failing to disclose links to Steven Bartlett
Adverts for nutrition brands Zoe and Huel featuring Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett have been banned for failing to disclose their commercial relationship with the celebrity entrepreneur.
Conservationists act to protect globally rare chalk stream habitat from drought
England’s chalk streams are internationally important habitats, but like many nature-rich places they are facing a host of pressures including more extreme weather such as drought. At Herts and Middlesex…
Edinburgh Trams staff back strike action over lack of breaks
Workers on Edinburgh’s tram network have backed strike action in a dispute over a lack of toilet breaks. The union Unite said late running services mean drivers are unable to…
Eir and Ryanair top list of consumer watchdog contacts
Eir and Ryanair have generated the most complaints and customer queries of all businesses in Ireland, according to data from the state consumer watchdog. Queries and complaints to the Competition…
Sharp drop in vehicle fires as security systems improve – AA
A sharp fall in the number of vehicle fires has been attributed to improvements in security systems and plug-in technology for electrical devices. The AA said its analysis of new…
Farming leaders mark ‘self-sufficiency day’ with call to bolster food security
The UK’s self-sufficiency in food production must not be allowed to decline – and should be increased where it can, farming leaders are warning. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is…
John Boyega and Hunter Schafer among stars featuring in Pirelli Calendar 2025
Star Wars actor John Boyega and Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer are among the stars to feature in the Pirelli Calendar 2025. They will be joined by La Haine actor Vincent Cassel,…
Young people studying ‘narrower range’ of A-level subjects than two decades ago
Young people in England are studying a “narrower range” of subjects in post-16 education than two decades ago, a report has suggested. Students are increasingly choosing all of their A-levels…
Drought is top threat for UK nature refuges as climate changes, charities warn
Drought is now the biggest threat to important sites for nature across the UK as the climate changes, a report from The Wildlife Trusts has warned. The report examining the…