61 h. ago Disposable face masks used during Covid have left chemical timebomb, research suggests

An estimated 129bn were being used every month around the world at height of pandemic, with no recycling streamThe surge in the use of disposable face masks during the Covid pandemic has left a chemical timebomb that could harm humans, animals and the environment, research suggests.Billions of tonnes of plastic face masks created to protect people from the spread of the virus are now breaking down, releasing microplastics and chemical additives including endocrine disruptors, the research found. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago TfL warns of severe disruption from London Underground strike

Union says management has refused to engage on pay and working conditions

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4 d. ago TfL warns of severe disruption if London Underground strike goes ahead

Union says management has refused to engage on pay and working conditions

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1 week ago Russian missiles will not stop our support for Ukraine – the British Council’s vital work goes on | Scott McDonald

Our colleagues deliver educational and cultural programmes in some of the world’s most dangerous places. And they don’t give up when things get toughScott McDonald is chief executive of the British CouncilOn Wednesday night, our office in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack. It was a stark reminder of the risks that an organisation such as ours faces in conflict-affected areas. I was relieved to hear that all colleagues were safe and accounted for. One colleague was injured and admitted to hospital but thankfully he is in a stable condition.Working under such conditions around the world is challenging, and yet, time and again, our colleagues and partners demonstrate courage and commitment in carrying on despite the dangers. Their resilience is extraordinary. We are working to find ways to minimise disruption and continuing to support our team there.Scott McDonald is chief executive of the British Council Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil

US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against allyDonald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Falkirk learn Premiership plastic pitch fate after SPFL consider grace period request

Plastic pitches are to be banned from the top flight after this season which was a major issue for the newly promoted Bairns

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3 w. ago Air Canada cabin crew strike disruption continues as talks resume

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have seen flights cancelled during the busy summer travel season

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3 w. ago Major flight disruption to continue as union refuses to go back to work

The shut down is hitting 130,000 passengers and 700 flights every day

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3 w. ago Rubbish collections are delayed because of a staff shortage... after binmen went on holiday

The council said that while some workers were on sick leave, it expected disruption to continue until holidays finished in September.

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3 w. ago Thousands of Brits face 48 hours without water after major Welsh Water outage

Water company Welsh Water has confirmed that the repair of the burst water main in Broughton has been completed but the disruption will continue over the next 48 hours

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