Environment
Unexpected plant seeds in your postbox
Thousands of people have been receiving packets of seeds in the post which they didn’t order. Who is sending them? And why?
Thousands of people have been receiving packets of seeds in the post which they didn’t order. Who is sending them? And why?
The government is expecting “significant” border delays, meaning lorries backing up through Kent, at the end of the Brexit transition period. Even if a deal is struck with the EU.
A deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union now looks “unlikely”, according to Michel Barnier. But is it just too soon for concessions?
The UK will fail to meet any of its air pollution targets in 2030, even with ‘mitigation measures’, according to a new report.
The EU is gathering together trillions to cope with the economic impact of coronavirus. The UK won’t have to contribute, but it also won’t benefit.
Are we really going on holiday this summer? The EU has published guidance on opening up tourism and transport in Europe. But the coronavirus reality is not going away any time soon.
Hollow victory for Poland’s opposition as election delay is unlikely to make a difference. Meanwhile, under the cover of coronavirus, the government is threatening to roll back abortion and gay rights laws.
Dutch tulip sales are down nearly a third on last year, but the industry thinks it can see the first blooms of recovery on the horizon.
European countries are taking at least three different approaches to coronavirus contact tracing apps. Governments, health authorities, the EU, privacy campaigners and tech giants are all involved. Yet, three months after the first case in Europe, there’s no app ready Read more…
UK and EU accuse each other of perilously threatening the chances of a deal after the second round of tortuous negotiations. And its all overshadowed, but not yet eclipsed, by coronavirus.