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Italy could pay millions in damages to UK oil company after drilling ban
This means the UK government is also under threat from being slowed down from acting on the climate crisis.
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage on Sardinia
Firefighters said almost 400 people have been evacuated and several homes were damaged.
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.