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.
Labour backbenchers urge government to review farming inheritance tax after Commons vote, arguing it fails to target celebrities and billionaires. Read the latest.
An 18-year-old school leaver is missing, presumed drowned, after being caught in a rip current at an unpatrolled NSW beach. The search has been called off due to dangerous conditions.
Torrential rains and flash floods across Asia have killed over 1,200 people, with scientists linking the destructive power to human-induced climate change. Discover the escalating crisis.
Discover the gardening hack to see robins in your garden beyond Christmas. Planting a hawthorn tree and providing the right food can make your space a bird haven.
Spain's military is deployed after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, potentially caused by a contaminated sausage sandwich. Key exports to the UK and China are halted.
A floral expert explains how to use cheap bubble wrap as insulation to protect your outdoor plants from freezing UK winter temperatures. Simple steps to safeguard your garden.
Tunbridge Wells faces a fifth day without running water, affecting 24,000 people. MP demands CEO's resignation as schools close and residents struggle. Read the full story.
A major restoration project sees European flat oysters thriving in the Firth of Forth with an 88% survival rate, boosting marine biodiversity and water quality. Discover the promising results.
A simple gardening hack using old tennis balls can prevent ponds from freezing and act as a guide for hedgehogs and birds during the cold UK winter months.
Tragic news as respected farmer and Shire deputy president Mark Mudie dies battling a bushfire threatening his West River property. The community is devastated. Read the full story.
Archaeologists discover a highly gendered Stone Age society in China, with evidence of separate male and female sacrificial rituals 3,800 years ago. Read the full study.
Gardening experts reveal the single most effective way to attract birds to your garden this December. It's not food, but a vital resource they need even more in winter.
An egg specialist reveals the crucial label to look for on supermarket boxes to ensure fresher, richer eggs from high-welfare farms. Make an informed choice for quality and ethics.
As central heating returns, learn the essential hacks to prevent your houseplants from drying out. Our guide reveals how a simple seasonal reset can save your greenery.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO's resignation.
Wildlife experts capture rare footage of the elusive Arabian Caracal in a UAE national park, sparking calls for continued conservation of wild spaces. Discover the story.
Sally Nugent delivered devastating news on BBC Breakfast as the death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia rose to at least 600. Rescue efforts continue amid severe weather.
Over a dozen venomous sea snakes have mysteriously stranded on Western Australia's coast since October. Scientists urge public caution and to report sightings.
A spectacular male mandarin duck has been sighted in UK wetlands, thrilling birdwatchers. Discover where to see this colourful visitor and what its presence means for conservation.
Labour ministers propose stricter standards for new wood-burning stoves to cut PM2.5 emissions by 30% by 2030. Consultation launched, but no ban on existing stoves planned. Read the full details.
Global wildlife summit proposes new rules to curb the booming online exotic pet trade, targeting species from Galapagos iguanas to African tortoises. Conservationists warn of an extinction crisis driven by social media and internet sales.
A farmer has tragically died while defending his property from a bushfire near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. The incident highlights the extreme dangers of the current fire season. Read the full report.
Sydney's newest urban beach at Bedlam Bay is now open, offering a slice of European-style riviera life. Discover the transformation of this historic site and what visitors can expect.
The Advertising Standards Authority reveals over half of environmental claims by travel firms are misleading. Discover which ads failed and what rules they broke.
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution, citing health risks and a case of a teenage rower contracting E coli.
A California man made a shocking discovery: a huge, tagged brown bear had been residing in the crawl space beneath his home. Read the full story of the unexpected wildlife encounter.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water. Lib Dem MP Mike Martin brands it an 'utter disgrace' and demands the CEO's resignation. Read the full story.
Discover how to prolong the life of your festive hyacinths, paperwhites and amaryllis with expert advice on placement, watering and care. Make your Christmas display shine longer.
A Quilombola community near Belém, Brazil, is fighting for land rights and political recognition as the city prepares to host the COP30 climate summit. Discover their struggle.
The ozone layer hole over Antarctica reached its smallest size since 2019 this year, a 'reassuring sign' of recovery thanks to global action on pollutants. Discover the latest data and what it means for the planet.