Farmers' Despair Over Labour's Inheritance Tax Changes
Sir Keir Starmer faces stark warnings that frail farmers may take their own lives to spare heirs from new inheritance tax rules. Labour MP Cat Smith says the policy betrays rural trust.
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Greek Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Farmers
Greek riot police used tear gas against farmers attempting to blockade Thessaloniki airport over delayed EU subsidies. Protests escalate with nationwide roadblocks. Read the latest.
Labour MP loses whip after rebelling on farming tax
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours has the party whip suspended after voting against the Budget's inheritance tax changes for farmers. Read the full story on the Westminster rebellion.
Labour MP suspended over farmer inheritance tax rebellion
Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours suspended after rebelling against the Budget's 'family farm tax'. Dozens of colleagues abstained as farmers warn of devastating impact. Read the latest from Westminster.
Labour MP suspended after rebelling on farm inheritance tax
Markus Campbell-Savours, the sole Labour MP to vote against his party's inheritance tax changes for farmers, has had the whip removed. Read the full story on the rural rebellion within Labour.
520+ Chemicals Found in English Soil from Human Waste
A new study reveals over 520 chemicals, including banned pharmaceuticals, are persisting in English soils due to the use of treated human waste as fertiliser, posing potential risks to the food chain.
Labour MPs rebel against farmer inheritance tax plans
Labour backbenchers urge government to review farming inheritance tax after Commons vote, arguing it fails to target celebrities and billionaires. Read the latest.
UK Scientists: Animal Testing Remains Essential for Medicine
Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
Widow's anguish over bull sculpture after husband's death
A Cumbrian widow fights council plans for a 4-ton bull sculpture yards from her home where her husband was trampled by cattle. Read her emotional plea for understanding.
NZ's Farming Crisis: Youth Struggle for Land
New Zealand's agricultural heartland is shrinking, with a 33% drop in farms. Young farmers face soaring land prices, making traditional ownership a distant dream. Discover their resilience.
Mansion Tax Could Hit Farms, Government Confirms
The government has not ruled out applying its new mansion tax to farms, sparking concern in the agricultural sector. Learn more about the potential impact.
UK Plan to Replace Animal Testing with AI Technology
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
Farmers arrested in London Budget Day protest
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges full legal support for farmers arrested during a London protest against inheritance tax changes. Read the full story on the Budget Day clash.
Farmers arrested in London Budget protest
Farmers drove tractors into central London for a Budget day protest, leading to several arrests. Reform UK pledges legal support as tensions rise over inheritance tax plans.
Government slashes CSIRO budget by 20%
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h
Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.
Gender Bias in Science Study Overturned by New Findings
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Scottish porridge threatened by EU mycotoxin rules
Scotland's iconic porridge and oatcakes face potential ban under EU food safety rules as Labour seeks agricultural alignment. Farmers warn of catastrophic consequences for traditional Scottish diet.
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef imports
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Trump's 22% Beef Tariff Threatens Australian Farmers
Australian farmers face potential 22% tariff on beef exports if Trump wins US election, threatening £100 million trade. Industry leaders demand government action.
Brain Development Atlas Offers Hope for Autism Treatment
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough: New Hope for Thousands
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
Gut Bacteria Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
Demi Moore & Bruce Willis Unite for Dementia Gala
Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.
Mississippi Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Farm Losses
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
UK scientists create most detailed DNA image ever made
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
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