New historical research is revealing how medieval mass tourism helped revive key aspects of England’s economy after the Black Death. At least a third of the population died as bubonic plague devastated the country – especially towns – in the mid-14th century. Key parts of the nation’s financial system wentContinue Reading

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Toxic forever chemicals and nanoplastics can alter key proteins in human breast milk and cause developmental defects in children, two new studies have warned. Nanoplastics and polyfluoroalkyl substances, simply known as PFAS or forever chemicals, pose serious health risks by increasing the odds of cancer, hormone imbalance, fertility issues, andContinue Reading

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Tory MP blasts own party and reveals biggest downfall in Question Time rant Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer said the prisons overcrowding crisis was “unforgivable” and showed “gross irresponsibility” from the previousContinue Reading

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Keir Starmer reacts to Joe Biden calling Zelensky ‘President Putin’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The justice secretary is set to announce plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid fears jails will run outContinue Reading

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