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California’s largest fire torches homes as blazes lash western US
Global warming has made the West much warmer and drier in the past 30 years.
England homes face risk of flooding as thunderstorms set to continue
A flood warning has been issued for several areas including London.
Four of the world’s richest countries could cause disastrous global warming
“In many cases, G20 countries are leaving us on track for a world of more heatwaves, flooding and extreme weather events."
Thousands run London 10k as EU-vaxxed still face isolation and costly tests
The 10k race comes after tens of thousands unmasked and cheering football and tennis fans filled Wimbledon this summer.
Javid apologises for suggesting people ‘cower’ from Covid
“His careless words have insulted every man, woman and child who has followed the rules and stayed at home to protect others,” a Lib Dem spokeswoman said.
Brexit causing severe EU staff shortages, recruiters warn
“EU workers have left and aren’t returning. I’ve never seen anything like this before in the 20 years I’ve worked in recruitment.”
Poultry magnate warns UK ‘crisis point’ means ‘worst food shortages since war’
A poultry magnate has warned Brexit and Covid may lead to the worst food shortages since the war.
Tories ‘take £280k in Russia-related donations’ after report called for change
It comes a year after a report highlighted Russia tried to influence voters in the 2016 EU referendum and that the government failed to look into the problem.
Lorry drivers safety rules further relaxed in effort to tackle shortages
“It also beggars belief that, in a letter about a problem caused by Brexit, the government celebrates leaving the EU as it allows us to cut standards and safety to address the issue."