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.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could Eliminate Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
Sydney Waste Facility Erupts in Huge Fireball
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
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.
Green Christmas Gifts: Avoid £921m Waste
Discover expert tips for sustainable Christmas gifts that reduce landfill waste. Learn how to choose practical, eco-friendly presents and avoid greenwashing this festive season.
Brothers save 50 shipping containers of clothes from landfill
Discover how two brothers built a £10 million business rescuing designer and celebrity-worn clothing from landfill, recycling 1,500 items daily and preventing fashion waste.
Ikonika's Sad: A Vocal-Led Pop Reinvention
Discover Ikonika's bold new album 'Sad' on Hyperdub, where the veteran producer puts her vocals front and centre in a compelling pop transformation. Read the full review now.
Romania achieves 94% recycling rate in two years
Romania's deposit return scheme transforms recycling habits, achieving 94% collection rate for beverage packaging. Discover how this EU success story is inspiring neighbouring countries.
Marmite Roast Potatoes: Zero-Waste Recipe Guide
Discover Tom Hunt's genius method for transforming Marmite jar scrapings into a flavour-packed glaze for perfect roast potatoes. Reduce food waste with this British favourite.
Record Food Donation After Early Ashes Finish
A massive surplus of food from the Perth Ashes Test has been donated to charity, marking the largest single donation ever received by OzHarvest in Western Australia.
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.
5,400 UK Jobs from Plastic Recycling Boost
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m annual economic value by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Support UK recycling now!
Bolsonaro: Hallucinations led to ankle tag tampering
Ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro says hallucinations prompted him to tamper with his electronic monitor. He denies attempting to escape house arrest. Follow for breaking news.
Slender Man attacker Morgan Geyser missing in Wisconsin
Morgan Geyser, the Wisconsin woman convicted of the 2014 Slender Man stabbing, is missing after cutting her electronic monitor. Police urge public to call 911 if seen.
Bolsonaro damages ankle monitor with hot iron
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro claims psychotic attack led him to tamper with electronic tag using soldering iron. Read the latest developments.
Bolsonaro admits damaging ankle monitor with hot iron
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
Corby families seek truth about cancer and toxic waste
After her son's leukaemia diagnosis, Alison Gaffney leads 130 Corby families demanding answers about toxic waste from the former steelworks. Public health analysis due this month.
Maggots Powering Agricultural Revolution in UK
Black soldier fly larvae transform food waste into valuable protein and fertiliser. Discover how this innovative solution is gaining traction in sustainable agriculture.
Waste crime: UK's environmental disaster unfolds
Revealing how organised criminals are dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste across Britain with impunity, creating environmental disasters that cost millions to clean up.
Adult Advent Calendars Fuel UK Waste Crisis
Environmental campaigners condemn luxury Advent calendars as 'superfluous consumerism' contributing to plastic waste. Discover the shocking statistics and expert insights.
Arrest Warrant for Man Who Missed Starmer Sentencing
An arrest warrant is issued for Mark Tew, convicted of sending distressing messages to Keir Starmer, after he failed to attend his sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Debit transforms cumbia rebajada on Desaceleradas album
Mexican-American producer Debit slows Afro-Latin club music to create eerie ambient soundscapes on her remarkable new album Desaceleradas. Discover how she redefines cumbia.
40ft waste mountain grows in Oxfordshire field
A 40ft-high waste mountain in Oxfordshire grew within months, prompting PM's condemnation and Environment Agency criminal investigation. Read the latest developments.
Oneohtrix Point Never's Tranquilizer: Ambient for Anxious Era
Daniel Lopatin's new album Tranquilizer uses Y2K sample CDs to create kaleidoscopic soundscapes addressing contemporary information overload. Discover this uncanny ambient masterpiece.
40ft Waste Mountain Branded 'Appalling' by PM
A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.
Illegal 150m waste mountain threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150m long illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. PM Sir Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as a criminal investigation launches.
Zero-Waste Pear Hazelnut Chocolate Tarte Recipe
Discover Tom Hunt's sustainable pear hazelnut chocolate torte recipe that transforms kitchen leftovers into a delicious dessert while reducing food waste.
Fly-tippers dump 150-metre waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
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