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Extreme weather ‘turning the Arctic brown’ by killing off plant life
Evidence has emerged that increasing numbers of extreme weather events are causing dieback of Arctic plants – or ‘browning’ – across areas within the Arctic Circle
One in three lesbian, gay & bisexual uni students ‘has attempted suicide while two-thirds have self-harmed’
Researchers found that students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are at much higher risk of self-harm and attempting suicide than their heterosexual counterparts
Corbyn to back People’s Vote if May loses meaningful vote, emerging reports claim
Jeremy Corbyn is expected to back a People's Vote or second referendum if Theresa May is unable to get a meaningful vote next month. According to senior sources the Labour leader is close to agreeing that he would formally make his party the champion of another referendum or People’s Vote shortly after the loss of the meaningful vote by May - on the basis that if there is no consensus in parliament on what comes next, the question has to go...
Fears new cat killer is on the loose on south coast
Dubbed the South Coast Cat Killer, the culprit is believed to have killed or maimed beloved pets in a series of attacks in the seaside town of Brighton.
World’s financial markets heading for ‘hyper-crash so great all previous crashes will appear as minor stumbling blocks’
The near future of the global economy looks "extremely bleak," according to state of the art statistical analysis of the influential S&P 500 stock market index by nuclear scientists
Boy, 15, ‘knifed to death at birthday party after hundreds of teens invited via social media’
Jordan Douherty, 15, was murdered during a fight outside a community centre after the crowds were kicked out, the Old Bailey heard
This Christmas expected to be most ethical yet as Brits ditch mindless consumerism and embrace veganism
This Christmas will be the most ethical in history – with millions going plastic free, saying 'no' to unethical toys and only buying charity Christmas cards, according to a study. Researchers found that rather than buying into the perceived mindless consumerism of the festive period, many are now considering the impact their buying and lifestyle habits will have on the world around them. Of those planning to include ethical aspects on the most festive day of the year, six in...
The National Gallery in court battle over latest ‘gig economy’ case
The 27 artists have brought claims of unfair dismissal plus sex and age discrimination against the Gallery after they were fired last October
Business Minister photocall fail at business that closed due to lack of govt support
Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility Kelly Tolhurst MP contacted Sweet Pea & Olive owner Linda Driver to offer her help and support at her high street shop on Small Business Saturday this weekend.