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Common cleaning product releases trillions of microplastics each month, study warns
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
Gareth Southgate leaves England LIVE reaction as FA eye Three Lions successor
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. “But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain wasContinue Reading
Falling inflation, football and fake tan shape grocery spending, figures show
Falling inflation, football and fake tan dominated grocery shopping this month as rising consumer confidence and Euros excitement was dampened by the relentlessly wet summer, figures show. Grocery price inflation continued its fall to 1.6%, down from June’s 2.1% and its lowest figure since September 2021, according to analysts Kantar.Continue Reading
Jaguar cuts petrol cars as it changes gear to an electric era
Jaguar is set to cease production of nearly all its petrol cars by the end of this year, marking a significant shift towards an all-electric future. The British luxury car manufacturer will continue to produce just one combustion engine vehicle, the F-Pace SUV, before transitioning to an entirely electric line-upContinue Reading
State schools see surge in applications as parents anticipate private school tax hike
State schools are experiencing a significant increase in pupil enquiries as parents prepare for a potential tax hike on private school fees. In Surrey alone, nearly 600 enquiries were made within a two-week period last month, according to data obtained by The Telegraph. Surrey County Council reported 582 email queriesContinue Reading
Family businesses face £1.4bn tax blow as Labour considers inheritance tax overhaul
The potential scrapping of inheritance tax relief could impose a £1.4bn annual burden on thousands of family businesses, industry experts warn, as fears mount over Labour’s possible tax reforms. Family Business UK (FBUK) has sounded the alarm, stating that over 3,000 family-run enterprises would face significantly higher inheritance tax billsContinue Reading
All 11 water firms in England and Wales face probe over sewage spills – Ofwat
All 11 water firms in England and Wales are under scrutiny by Ofwat as part of its major investigation into whether their sewage treatment works are polluting the environment. The water regulator said it showed “how concerned we are about the sector’s environmental performance”. Ofwat announced it had served formalContinue Reading
Government to push for ‘closer’ EU links as Keir Starmer to forge Italian right-wing alliance on small boats – latest news
Labour will be more ‘Gareth Southgate, less Michael Gove’, culture secretary pledges Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight The Labour government is taking the firstContinue Reading
Why are fans review-bombing the Gladiator II trailer?
The Gladiator II trailer released last week is seemingly being review-bombed on YouTube, dividing fans over elements that have nothing to do with the film. The first look at the sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning epic was released on 9 July, starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, son of Lucilla, playedContinue Reading
Mysterious Mayan underground structure with painted walls uncovered in Mexico
Archaeologists have unearthed a mysterious underground structure with painted walls beneath a Mayan ball court in Mexico. They were using advanced aerial laser scanning techniques to see what was beneath a previously uncovered ancient ball court in Campeche, Mexico, and stumbled upon the mysterious structure. The exploration focussed on aContinue Reading