Rio to become ‘Earthshot City’ as it prepares to host environmental awards Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said. The Earthshot Prize launched the Earthshot Boulevard in central Rio on Monday, marking the beginning
Former Chelsea star, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has left Strictly Come Dancing The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin. Both couples performed their routine from Saturday night’s Icons Week show, with Hasselbaink dancing the American Smooth to Prince’s Purple
UK supermarkets warn business rates rise could push up food inflation Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs. A letter, organised by industry group the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and addressed to Rachel
Westminster has failed Scots, says Swinney ahead of Scotland Demands Better demo Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh. The Scotland Demands Better march – organised by the Poverty Alliance and
Public facing multiple environmental threats in local areas, analysis finds Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests. Researchers from campaign group Friends of the Earth examined the latest data from various official sources, including Government figures, the National Audit Office,
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme. In a joint statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, the co-hosts, who have fronted the series together since 2014, said they would be leaving the
Families of anaphylaxis victims demand changes to inquest system Grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of severe allergic reactions are calling for urgent changes to the inquest system, warning that the current set-up has failed to learn from past tragedies. The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation said investigations into deaths caused by
Pressure mounts on Prince Andrew over his Windsor mansion Pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-bedroom mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years. Senior Tory Robert Jenrick said it was “about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in
Ange Postecoglou sacked minutes after Nottingham Forest lose to Chelsea Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after only 40 days and eight matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis left his seat midway through the contest at City Ground and an announcement on Postecoglou’s future was confirmed 19