49 h. ago Magnificent, rare worm with its own campaign song: the giant Gippsland earthworm

This immense worm moves slowly and gracefully underground and can grow to the length of an outstretched armMore fantastic invertebrate nominations hereThe giant Gippsland earthworm already has an upbeat campaign song.“I am a real worm, I am an actual worm,” bangs the chorus of Doctor Worm, a late-90s novelty hit by the American indie rock band They Might Be Giants. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago The most controversial Just Stop Oil protests as climate group ceases direct action

Just Stop Oil has announced it will stop direct action and hold its final protest in April

Events

3 d. ago Environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil announces end to direct action

The group has drawn attention, criticism and jail terms for protests ranging from defacing artworks and heritage to invading motorways.

Politics

4 d. ago Just Stop Oil to end disruptive protests with final demonstration date announced

The environmental campaign group has planned a final protest in London on 26 April

Events

4 d. ago Just Stop Oil says it is quitting direct action in shock statement

Just Stop Oil has announced it is to cease direct action, with a final protest in Parliament Square on April 26.

Events

1 week ago Norway’s sovereign wealth fund buys a quarter of London’s Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital sells stake in estate, which includes shops, market and transport museum siteBusiness live latest updatesNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has made a fresh bet on the future success of central London as the country’s investment vehicle struck a £570m deal to buy a quarter of the Covent Garden estate.Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages $1.8tn (£1.4tn) and invests government money from the oil industry, announced on Thursday that it had bought the 25% stake in the £2.7bn Covent Garden property portfolio of the landlord Shaftesbury Capital. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Supermarket price wars ‘chilling prospect’ for farmers, says MP in regulator bid

Alistair Carmichael said the farm-to-fork pipeline needed ‘direct action’ from the Government.

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council supporting this year’s national Spring Clean campaign

Run by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, the campaign runs from March 21 to April 21 and asks people to get involved and make a positive impact on local streets, parks, rivers and beaches.

Politics

3 w. ago Millennial favourite avocado on toast is destroying the planet, warns Alan Titchmarsh as he urges Brits to eat this everyday staple instead

TV gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh said his issue with avocados stems from their environmental impact, saying most sold in the UK are grown where the rainforest has been felled at an 'alarming rate'.

Events

3 w. ago Government announces plans to axe oil and gas windfall tax in 2030

Ministers will consult with North Sea businesses, trade unions, workers, green groups and communities over plans for the energy sector’s future.

Politics

3 w. ago Inside the incredible $1billion cruise ship that turns trash into thermal energy and has ditched the beloved self

James Draper stepped onboard the Sun Princess in Barcelona for a Mediterranean voyage. He quickly discovered that it's a cruise ship you can enjoy with a clear conscience.

Economics

3 w. ago Inside the incredible $1billion eco cruise ship that turns trash into thermal energy and has ditched the beloved self

James Draper stepped onboard the Sun Princess in Barcelona for a Mediterranean voyage. He quickly discovered that it's a cruise ship you can enjoy with a clear conscience.

Economics