Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
Home Appliances Emit Harmful Pollutants, Study Finds
New research reveals common kitchen and beauty devices release trillions of ultrafine particles linked to serious health risks. Experts call for urgent design changes to protect indoor air quality.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Sixth day of water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.
Water firms issued £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions via green bonds for environmental projects while maintaining a poor pollution record. Critics call it 'corporate greenwash on steroids'. Discover the full investigation.
Green dye flows into Sydney's North Coogee Beach
Bright green liquid flows into North Coogee surf from drainage outlet. Council identifies substance as non-toxic dye fluorescein amid ongoing water quality concerns across Sydney beaches.
Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters
One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.
Castle Water offers £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
Construction worker's tap water warning goes viral
A construction worker's viral video reveals corroded UK water pipes, urging households to use filtration systems. Despite official safety ratings, the footage raises concerns.
DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Sydney Paint Harvests Drinking Water From Air
Groundbreaking technology developed by University of Sydney researchers can extract litres of drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture using nothing but specialised paint.
Hanoi's canal pollution crisis exposed by scientists
Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.
UK Water Crisis: Forever Chemicals Force Urgent Action
England's drinking water regulator has been compelled to take immediate action after government scientists identified widespread risks from toxic PFAS chemicals in water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.
Hampshire water crisis: Drought order sought
Southern Water declares 'precautionary drought order' for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as Met Office forecasts exceptionally dry conditions, raising concerns about water supply security.
Microplastics in water bottles may fuel cancer growth
Groundbreaking research reveals that microplastics leaching into water from both plastic AND glass containers can accelerate tumour development. Experts warn about the invisible health threat lurking in your daily hydration.
Bristol's Spanish water imports during crisis expose UK failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Bristol's water emergency led to Spanish imports while local supplies ran dry. The shocking truth behind Britain's water infrastructure failures.
Forever Chemicals Contaminate Millions' Drinking Water
Shocking research from the University of New Mexico shows PFAS contamination affects nearly half of US tap water, with Albuquerque residents facing particularly high exposure risks.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Eliminates Bad UK Tap Water Taste
Discover how Bear Grylls' revolutionary Water-to-Go filter transforms UK tap water into pure, great-tasting drinking water while removing 99.9% of contaminants. Perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use.
Thames Water crisis as regulator demands £70bn overhaul
England's largest water company, Thames Water, is under scrutiny as regulator Ofwat rejects business plans and demands massive investment in infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers.
Thames Water Crisis: Suppliers Face Collapse Over £15bn Debt
Exclusive investigation reveals Thames Water, Severn Trent and other key suppliers are drowning in debt while planning massive bill increases up to 91%, raising fears of nationalisation.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted
New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.
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