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Tick population in Scotland could almost double due to climate change – study
Tick numbers in Scotland could almost double by 2080 due to climate change if temperatures rise by 4C, researchers have warned. Mathematicians at the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Natural Sciences have developed a new model which predicts tick density under varying climate change scenarios and produced maps showing whichContinue Reading
Experts warn new EU deal needed with ‘Brexit uncertainty’ still damaging confidence in UK economy
Renegotiating Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal could have a “serious positive impact” on turning around Britain’s failing economy, a major think tank has claimed. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) claimed “Brexit uncertainty”, along with the effects of lockdown and the Covid pandemic, has caused growth and productivityContinue Reading
Ban on artificial stone worktops should be considered to save workers – experts
The Government has been urged to consider banning a popular material used to make kitchen worktops after a rise in an incurable disease linked to its manufacture. One leading medic has called for “urgent action” to protect workers who cut artificial stone. Kitchen worktops made from artificial stone are cheaperContinue Reading
Imane Khelif sets up Olympic gold medal fight as gender row drags on
Imane Khelif will fight for an Olympic gold medal after winning her semi-final in the women’s 66kg in Paris. The boxer, who is at the centre of controversy after previously failing a gender test last year, won by unanimous decision against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng. Khelif was dominant against Suwannapheng, withContinue Reading
Thousands of police braced for day of riots as Elon Musk fans flames with tirade against Starmer
Billionaire social media platform owner Elon Musk has launched a tirade against Sir Keir Starmer amid fears that Britain is on the cusp of descending further into civil unrest. It came as a standing army of 6,000 police officers was preparing for a new wave of violence at 39 demonstrationsContinue Reading
Nottingham Forest provide update as academy match abandoned after head collision
Nottingham Forest have confirmed that their academy star Archie Whitehall is ‘recovering well’ from a head injury after their pre-season friendly was abandoned. Forest’s academy faced Alfreton Town on Tuesday night as part of their pre-season preparations but the match was called off at half-time after Whitehall sustained an injury.Continue Reading
Patti Yasutake death: Beef and Star Trek actor dies, aged 70
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Patti Yasutake, the actor best known for her roles in Beef and Star Trek: The Next Generation, has died aged 70, her managerContinue Reading
Romanian PM to boycott Olympics closing ceremony over ‘scandalous situation’
Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has revealed that he will boycott the Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu thought that she had secured a bronze medal in France, only to see her third-place finish taken away from her. Barbosu had already started celebrating her success in the floorContinue Reading
Aerospace firms help London markets recover ground after Monday slump
London’s top financial index finished higher for the first time in four sessions to start a recovery from Monday’s heavy market slump. In a volatile session, London stocks spent large parts of the day in the red but recovered on the back of an improved session on Wall Street. GainsContinue Reading
MPs told to take safety precautions as riots violence spreads
MPs have been warned to take safety precautions as riots continue to spread across the country. Members of parliament have been urged to contact police and consider working from home instead of their constituency offices. Those whose offices are “prominent and easily identifiable” have also been advised to look atContinue Reading