The widespread deforestation believed to have been caused by the Rapa Nui people to build the towering Easter Island statues did not result in the population’s catastrophic collapse as held by a popular theory, according to a new study. The “ecocide” or “ecological suicide” theory suggested that the island’s ancientContinue Reading
Heat pump installers should have to gain mandatory accreditation to ensure quality and boost consumer confidence in the new tech, industry experts have urged. A coalition of heating and energy organisations, charities and policy experts are calling for the mandatory accreditation of all heat pump installers across the UK, amidContinue Reading
Labour MPs claimed more than £400,000 of taxpayers’ money to heat their own homes over the last five years, as the party voted to cut Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners this month. Official figures reveal how much members who claim expenses for their London accommodation have been awardedContinue Reading
Former England boss Gareth Southgate has broken his silence in response to criticism aimed towards him by ex-international striker Gary Lineker, following their Euro 2024 final heartbreak. The BBC presenter claimed that Southgate had wilfully ignored advice regarding team selection choices, saying “we told you so!” on a recent episodeContinue Reading
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism after justifying her decision to claim £4,400 in taxpayer-funded expenses for heating her second home, a day after MPs voted to scrap winter fuel payments of up to £300 for millions of pensioners. The decision comes as the government moves to cut benefits forContinue Reading
Estate agent firm Winkworth has posted a jump in revenues as activity in the property market returns to “more normalised levels”. Shares in the London-listed company moved higher on Wednesday morning as profits also lifted by around a quarter. The London-focused franchisor of residential real estate agencies said 2024 isContinue Reading
Keir Starmer continues defence of winter fuel allowance cut Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is set to face a grilling in prime minister’sContinue Reading
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A small tropical fish may possess a sophisticated type of self-awareness only ever seen in humans, scientists have said. Researchers have discovered that the bluestreak cleaner wrasse – which are about the size of a human finger – will check its body size in a mirror before deciding whether orContinue Reading
An Australian hockey player who was selected to participate at the 2024 Olympics in Paris has been banned for 12 months following his arrest for allegedly buying drugs. Tom Craig has been suspended from playing hockey following his arrest on suspicion of purchasing cocaine in the French capital in July.Continue Reading
