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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed.The...
Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live
Government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deportedMorning and welcome to our UK politics blog.The government said more arrests are being made for illegal working, with...
Water supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick has left passengers without access to working toilets or bars and restaurants.Passengers posted online that they were unable to get hot drinks, wash...
Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
Burnham to hold first meeting in new No 10 North in ManchesterAndy Burnham will hold his first meeting in No 10 North in Manchester today, the new branch of...
Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus.The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of...
Disability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds
A landmark government review of disability benefits has warned “challenging discussions” remain on how to overhaul and pay for a system it concludes is unfit for purpose and too...
Scientists are working on headphones that block annoying noises and allow the ones you love? I can’t wait! | Emma Beddington
Unpopular opinion incoming: there’s cool stuff brewing in the world. Microbots might one day mend spinal cords, a petri dish of brain cells can already play video games, and...
Red light therapy claims to heal wounds, improve pain and reduce wrinkles. But the evidence for it working is dim | Antiviral
The world of wellness is constantly expanding. There are new fads coming out almost every week, from the weird new mushroom powders that are suddenly essential for everyone’s health...
