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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eco dive watches in £40 Black Friday deal

Sustainable brand Detrash offers £40 off limited-edition dive watches made from recycled surgical steel and ocean plastic, plus free vegan strap. Choose your serial number while supporting eco charities.

Why women in their 30s are getting facelifts

Facelifts among women in their 30s are surging by 17% as beauty culture normalises extreme procedures. Discover the psychological and physical risks behind this alarming trend.

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.

Fly-Tipping Scandal: Oxfordshire River Polluted

A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.

15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads

Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.

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