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Record-breaking February temperatures prompt millions of Brits to think about their carbon footprint

Record-breaking temperatures in February have prompted millions of Brits to think more about their carbon footprint, research has revealed. A third of people surveyed say the mild weather this winter has encouraged them to reconsider their environmental impact, with almost two-thirds now actively thinking about the planet and what they can do to help it. Over half of Brits are currently eating less meat or considering cutting down, with a similar number cutting down the amount they drive. And 60...

Labour calculate Grayling has cost the taxpayer and economy £2.7 billion

New analysis by the Labour Party has revealed Chris Grayling has cost the taxpayer and economy £2.7 billion during his time as a minister. Following news that the government will shell out up to £33 million to Eurotunnel in the wake of the Brexit ferry fiasco Labour has outlined the other "political gaffs" that have left the country significantly out of pocket. A press release sent out this afternoon details more than ten blunders which have cost the country heavily....

Caroline Lucas calls MPs out for “truanting” climate change debate

Caroline Lucas says MPs have been caught truanting while young people show leadership on climate change after just a handful showed up to a key debate on the issue. Some 610 MPs were missing from yesterday's sitting on the UK’s progress towards net zero carbon emissions which was brought about following protests of thousands of children who skipped school to make their voices heard. Theresa May condemned the protests at the time, saying it would "increase teachers’ workloads and waste...

RSPCA urges Government to protect animal welfare in light of US trade demands

The RSPCA is urging the Government to turn words into action and commit to protecting animal welfare standards post Brexit after the US called for the wholesale removal of trade barriers. US trade demands could open the UK food market to products such as chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, it was revealed today, and could even sanction the sale of products with dangerous materials such as asbestos. The animal welfare charity is calling on the Government to accept an amendment...

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