The UK's employment rate for ages 55-64 is falling, while comparable countries see rises. Alan Walker outlines three keys: prevention of ill-health, combating age discrimination, and lifelong learning.
The Trump administration reached a $450m settlement with Chemours over illegal Pfas discharges, the first federal enforcement action against a major Pfas manufacturer.
The UK government warns the climate crisis will lead to severe food price shocks and shortages, but farmers criticize the plan for inadequate funding to address food security threats.
With UK temperatures exceeding 38°C, workers have no legal maximum working temperature, but employers must provide a safe environment. Learn how to request adjustments like flexible hours or remote work.
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Weakening UK net zero policy would damage the economy, warns Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping, as report shows renewable energy progress but heat pump lag.
Thousands of UK schools are closing or sending pupils home early due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40C, surpassing the June 1976 record.
New independent report says ULEZ cut London air pollution significantly, reducing premature deaths by ~40%, but thousands still die annually. Mayor hails evidence as 'overwhelming'.
In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court dismissed Damon Landor's lawsuit against Louisiana prison officials for shaving his dreadlocks, citing RLUIPA does not allow damages suits against individual officers.
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The Trump administration's revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras and other countries has forced skilled healthcare workers out of jobs, straining the US healthcare system and upending patients' lives.
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls for moratorium on new datacentres, while independent David Pocock presses government on AI copyright rules for Australian content.
The Trump administration's descoping of the Ocean Observatories Initiative risks crippling El Niño forecasting, warns former NOAA deputy Terry Garcia.
The 2021 Surfside condo collapse started with failures weeks earlier, as the building had inadequate structural margins from the start, a NIST report concludes.
Kenya's health minister ordered a halt to the US-run Ebola quarantine facility after being held in contempt for ignoring a court order. Deadly protests have erupted against the centre.
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Hundreds of schools across England and Wales are closing or altering hours as temperatures hit 40C. Unions warn of dangerous conditions in ageing buildings.
Kamahl Cameron-Williams, 31, died from knife injuries in Crystal Palace. Six arrested, two in custody. Police appeal for information.
Hang a damp white sheet in front of an open window to cool incoming air naturally, says British Gas engineer Peter Knowles. Other tips include LED bulbs and unplugging devices.
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt argues that Andy Burnham, as prime minister, should scrap national NHS targets and devolve responsibility to mayors to boost productivity.
Keir Starmer's climate policies, core to cost of living, faced attack from Tories and Reform, forcing rollbacks despite strong voter support for climate action.
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Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance warn that AI models capable of disrupting governments and businesses are just months away, urging immediate action.
Acas urges employers to relax dress codes and allow longer breaks as London faces 40C heatwave. Red heat health alert issued by UKHSA for six regions including London.
A Southwark family with two severely autistic children is taking the council to court after allegedly being moved down the emergency housing waiting list.
As UK temperatures hit 38°C, workers have no legal maximum temperature but employers must ensure safety. Lime Solicitors explains rights on dress codes, flexible hours, and duty of care.
Councils advise putting bins out earlier, with collections starting at 5am, to protect crews and vehicles during extreme heat. Amber warnings issued as temperatures could hit 38C.
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As UK temperatures hit 38C, London schools remain open with no formal closures. Teachers and unions urge maximum temperature rules, but DfE guidance advises keeping schools open.
The UN may ban nicotine by 2028. While cigarettes are deadly, pure nicotine carries less risk, but regulators fear targeting children and addictive harm.
Andy Burnham's victory in Makerfield propels him towards No 10, but investors expect clarity on how he will fund promises without spooking bond markets.
Four months after the US strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 175, reports say the investigation is complete but the Pentagon may suppress findings under Pete Hegseth's new approach.
US Vice-President JD Vance meets Iranian delegation in Switzerland for talks on nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire, while Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed.
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Climate activists in the UK fear that repeated case delays could lead to losing the right to a jury trial, as government changes may remove the option for defendants to elect trial by jury in crown courts.
