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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Ukraine Peace Plan Meets European Opposition
European leaders push back against Trump administration's peace framework for Ukraine, advocating for stronger support for Kyiv against Russian aggression. Read the latest developments.
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Major Revisions
Donald Trump's 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, criticised as pro-Kremlin, undergoes significant changes after international backlash. Will the revised plan offer hope?
Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting on Revised Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukraine peace talks advance as Zelenskyy may meet Trump this week. Revised 19-point plan removes Russia's maximalist demands. European leaders push for involvement in negotiations.
Budget Week: A Defining Moment for UK Government
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her first budget, we examine the high stakes for the UK government and Keir Starmer's diplomatic efforts in Johannesburg. Tune in for the full analysis.
Coalition attacks Bowen's Cop presidency in parliament
The Coalition launches parliamentary attack on Climate Minister Chris Bowen over his Cop negotiation presidency while experts dismiss criticism as 'culture cringe'. Plus: NSW housing plans and Trump's Ukraine proposal.
Wong: Ukraine sovereignty must be upheld in peace deal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins allies in demanding Ukraine's territorial integrity be respected in any peace plan, rejecting Trump's pro-Russia proposal. Read the latest.
Final Parliamentary Week: Key Bills & Party Drama
The final parliamentary sitting week sees crucial environment bill debates and Liberal party instability. Stay informed on the political developments shaping Australia's future.
Europe tables 28-point counter proposal for Ukraine
UK, France and Germany present detailed counter proposal to US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, suggesting key changes to security guarantees and territorial negotiations.
US-Ukraine Peace Plan: 'Russian Wish List' Claims
A 28-point Ukraine peace plan sparks controversy as US senators claim it's a Russian 'wish list' drafted by Putin allies. Read the full investigation into the diplomatic storm.
Trump: Ukraine Shows 'Zero Gratitude' for US Peace Efforts
Donald Trump criticises Ukraine's lack of gratitude as international talks discuss peace plan allegedly drafted by Moscow. European leaders express serious reservations about the proposal.
Trump slams Ukraine over 'zero gratitude' for peace plan
Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leadership for lacking appreciation of his peace efforts to end Russia conflict. Read the latest developments in the ongoing war resolution attempts.
Emergency Geneva Talks on US Ukraine Peace Plan
US draft peace plan for Ukraine, seen as favourable to Moscow, prompts emergency Geneva talks. Ukraine faces Thursday deadline to respond. Follow the latest developments.
Ukraine Peace Plan Denied as 'Russian Wish List'
Donald Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan, denied as a 'Russian wish list', triggers emergency Geneva talks. European leaders scramble as Zelenskyy vows to protect national interests.
Macron: No deterrence means Russians will return
French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russia will betray promises without deterrence in Ukraine peace plans. Global leaders push back against Trump's proposal as fighting continues near Pokrovsk.
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Fierce Backlash
President Zelenskyy confronts an impossible choice as Trump's controversial peace deal, criticised as a 'gift to Putin', demands territorial concessions. Geneva talks loom.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan 'not final offer'
Donald Trump states the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine is not final, prompting emergency Geneva talks as European allies express unease over demands for Kyiv. Follow the latest developments.
Ukraine crisis as Trump peace plan demands concessions
Ukraine and its allies scramble for crisis talks in Geneva after a US-Russia peace plan demands significant Ukrainian concessions. Will European leaders persuade Washington?
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