screen time harms children, top doctors say
The UK’s most senior doctors say there is an “overwhelming consensus” that time spent on screens and social media harms children. Responding to a government…
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Campaigners call for ban use fo weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller glyphosate to dry crops at harvest time because of concerns about its impact…
World Food Prices Dip in December Still up in 2025, UN’s FAO Says
World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, mostly pressured by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices, marking the lowest average since…
Hackers contact Harrods after 430,000 customer records IT breach
Luxury department store Harrods has been contacted by hackers after data relating to 430,000 customer records was stolen in an IT breach. Harrods said it…
GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK’s pharma woes deepen
British pharmaceutical firm GSK has pledged to invest $30bn (£22bn) in research and manufacturing in the US over the next five years. Announced at the…
Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed
A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside…
Life-threatening botulism disease found in cattle in UK
Hundreds of cows are reported to have died or been culled following outbreaks of a “life-threatening” disease among herds of cattle across the country. The…
Jaguar Land Rover staff to stay at home in cyber attack fallout
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has instructed factory staff to stay at home until at least Tuesday as the company continues to grapple with the fallout…