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Permafrost, the frozen ground that covers around 60% of Russian territory, is estimated to hold twice as much greenhouse gas as the atmosphere Scientists trying to piece together data on the stability of one of the earth’s largest carbon sinks could see their work hampered by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Permafrost, the frozen ground that covers around 60% of Russian territory, is estimated to hold twice as much greenhouse […]

63 galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural venues will benefit from the support Arts and culture venues in England are set to share £48 million of funding to support their recovery and safeguard their future. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that 63 galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural venues will benefit from the support. It has said that the funding is part of the […]

The winning entry was made with vegetarian jackfruit ‘steak’, gluten-free craft ale and black pepper A vegetarian and gluten-free pie has claimed the Supreme Champion crown at this year’s British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray. There were 23 different classes of hot and cold savoury and dessert pies and pasties for the 151 judges to consider at the competition, which returned to its traditional March timing after the pandemic saw […]

The Princess Royal made the announcement during a visit to the TS Queen Mary, which is undergoing careful restoration in Glasgow A famous steam ship which once carried passengers including the Queen Mother and King George V is to sail again on the River Clyde. The Princess Royal made the announcement on Friday during a visit to the TS Queen Mary, which is undergoing careful restoration in Glasgow. Originally it […]

New stamp designs have been created based on heroes of the pandemic The Prince of Wales has voiced his appreciation for the act of sending letters as he met winners of a children’s competition for new stamp designs based on heroes of the pandemic. The winning eight designs, chosen from more than 600,000 entries, feature NHS workers, a scientist, a delivery driver and Captain Sir Tom Moore. Charles welcomed the […]

It is to rebrand as Evri Courier giant Hermes is to change its name and invest millions of pounds in pensions for its employees, the company has announced. The GMB union said it was a “breakthrough” deal which will give couriers proper retirement plans and the right to maternity and paternity leave. Hermes is to rebrand as Evri, with a new logo rolled out across the country. The move was […]

That's according to a report from MP's Leaseholders should not pay a penny to put right faults that are not of their doing in order to make their homes safe, MPs have said in a report into building safety remediation. The cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee issued a report in response to plans outlined in January by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove. Mr Gove said in January […]

Boris Johnson has condemned a reported Russian strike on a Ukrainian hospital as “depraved” as he vowed to step up support to the beleaguered Ukrainian military. Ukrainian officials reported that the maternity and children’s hospital in the besieged port city of Mariupol was severely damaged in the attack. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as an “atrocity” and reiterated his call to Western nations to impose a no-fly zone. In […]

Andy Burnham’s decision to reform bus services to bring them under public control in Greater Manchester was not unlawful, a High Court judge has found in a ruling against two bus companies. In March 2021, the mayor of the region made the decision to implement the Greater Manchester Franchising Scheme after consultations and a recommendation from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Bus companies Stagecoach Manchester and Rotala, the two […]