Rebecca Speare-Cole
Environment2 Jun 2026
UN scientists reveal when El Niño is likely to return this summer
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned countries to prepare for the natural phenomenon
London17 Apr 2025
Toby Carvery owner apologises after ancient oak felling in Enfield
The cutting down of the tree has been compared to that of the landmark Sycamore Gap tree
Science
Nitrogen-fertilised grassland more likely to trigger hay fever, study suggests
Authors say it is the first study to suggest a clear relationship between nitrogen fertiliser and pollen count and its ability to trigger allergies.
16 Apr 2025
Business News
BP set for shareholder clash over climate goals as AGM season kicks off
The oil major’s board is likely to face conflicting pressures from shareholders against a backdrop of confusion and uncertainty for investors.
16 Apr 2025
Environment
Toby Carvery under fire over felling of centuries-old tree in north London
The tree, which has a girth of 6.1 metres, is located in near the Whitewebbs House Toby Carvery car park.
15 Apr 2025
Environment15 Apr 2025
Locals ‘devastated’ after ancient tree felled in London park
The incident has been reported to the Metropolitan Police and Enfield Council has put an emergency preservation order in place.
Business News
Third of public think DEI policies in workplaces have gone too far – poll
The exclusive poll found that 36% of respondents believe current policies in UK offices have gone too far.
15 Apr 2025
Environment
Europe is fastest-warming continent in world, UN-led report finds
Scientists found it has one of the largest projected increase in flood risk while a global warming of 1.5C could result in 30,000 deaths from heat.
15 Apr 2025
Politics
£45m for technology such as fruit picking robots and cow ‘Fitbits’ on farms
Farming minister Daniel Zeichner said grants will help farms to develop and implement technologies to boost food production, nature and profits.
14 Apr 2025
Environment
Trees outside woodlands in England mapped for first time
Top tree scientists at the UK’s Forest Research agency built a comprehensive picture of single trees in urban and rural areas across England in a map.
5 Apr 2025
Business News
Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks
The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.
4 Apr 2025
Politics
‘Defence investment is ethical’ says Healey as he meets firms to drum up capital
The Defence Secretary has met with start-up investors as part of wider Government efforts to boost financial flows into the sector.
2 Apr 2025
Business News
Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks
Farming and food sector leaders said they were ‘very concerned’ about the concessions ministers could make to secure exemptions from US tariffs.
1 Apr 2025
Business News
Decarbonising home heating at risk from weakened policies, think tank warns
Two key policies to drive up heat pump installations have been beset by delays or softened by ministers over time, researchers said.
1 Apr 2025
Politics
More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England
The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
31 Mar 2025
Environment
Heather burning ban on peatland to be expanded under Government plans
Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.
31 Mar 2025
Environment
Fairer chocolate trade ‘transforming mothers’ lives in Ivorian cocoa villages’
Women in the African nation’s cocoa villages face acute challenges, including gender inequality, economic exclusion and limited access to healthcare.
30 Mar 2025
Environment
Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 40%
The increase provides hope for the future of the birds, currently on the red list of threatened species in the UK.
28 Mar 2025
Environment
£5m project to deliver large-scale nature boost across National Trust land
The Garfield Weston Foundation has provided £5 million in funding to deliver landscape-scale nature conservation.
28 Mar 2025
Business News
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.5% in 2024, Government figures show
Emissions within the UK were 54.2% lower than 1990 levels, the Energy Department said.
27 Mar 2025
Environment
The most controversial Just Stop Oil actions as climate group ceases protests
The group is know for tactics such as targeting major infrastructure, sporting events, West End productions and heritage sites.
27 Mar 2025