Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
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Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Giant Inflatable Santa Sparks Festive Neighbour Row
A festive father-to-be in south-west London is defying a 'Grinch' neighbour's poison pen letter demanding he remove his 20ft inflatable Santa and snowman. Discover the full story of the Christmas decoration dispute.
Paul Brown's Final Climate Warning from Hospital Bed
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Parents worldwide battle junk food proliferation near schools
Families across five continents reveal their daily struggle against ultra-processed foods targeting children. New Lancet study warns of long-term health harms as obesity rates soar. Read their stories.
Neighbour's angry letter over 20ft Christmas decorations
A Chessington dad-to-be received an anonymous complaint branding his giant Santa and snowman 'tacky'. He vows to keep the festive display up despite the threat of council action.
Legal storm over 'sabzi' cookbook title sparks cultural debate
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
UK neighbourhoods in flag wars as tensions simmer
From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.
Health Secretary accuses BMA of 'juvenile delinquency'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
Star Wars actor quits Ahsoka over single mother pay dispute
Claudia Black reveals she won't return for Ahsoka season 2 as Disney 'could not support a single mom' with a salary to film in London while based in LA. Read her full statement.
Offshore Tribunals Sue UK for Billions Over Climate Laws
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.
Wood-burning stoves face partial ban in new UK pollution plan
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
45 Flood Alerts as Heavy Rain Hits UK
Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.
8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
East London Christmas bin strikes announced
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Streeting calls BMA 'impossible' in NHS dispute
Health Secretary Wes Streeting escalates feud with doctors' union, accusing BMA of misleading claims over GP contract changes. Read the full breakdown of this NHS crisis.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Trump tells Japan's PM to avoid escalating China tensions
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
Apple TV's The Hunt Delayed Over Plagiarism Claims
Apple TV+ postpones French thriller The Hunt following plagiarism allegations comparing it to 1976 film Shoot. Read the full investigation details.
Trump's 28 threats to revoke TV network licences
Donald Trump has threatened to revoke broadcast licences 28 times over eight years despite FCC limitations. Explore the complete timeline of his media confrontations.
Chinese Noodle House Closes in Sydney's Chinatown
Beloved Sydney noodle house closes after decade-long tenancy, sparking customer queues and creating identical rival restaurants. Discover the full story behind the Chinatown favourite's closure.
NSW Faces Catastrophic Fire Warning Amid Parliament Rush
New South Wales experiences first catastrophic fire warning in two years as Labor and Greens negotiate environment protection laws in parliament's final days.
Arrest over 150m illegal waste mountain in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
Labor's nature laws face uncertain fate amid negotiations
Labor's environmental reforms face crucial vote as Minister Watt presents separate amendments to Coalition and Greens. Key concessions offered on fossil fuels and enforcement.
Xi Jinping Reiterates Taiwan Claim in Trump Call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Taiwan's return remains vital to China's interests during their recent phone discussion. Read the full analysis.
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