The deterioration of the UK's natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the COVID-19 pandemic cost the UK up to 11% of its GDP in 2020.
Damage to nature in the UK could contribute to a hit to the economy larger than the financial crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has shown.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 18, 2024) - A white paper was released in February 2024 titled “Enhancing Risk-Informed Decision Making in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Policy Review and Recommendations, through the IWR’s Water Resources Center. This paper takes a closer look at how risk-informed decision-making can improve risk related policies. The white paper looks at communication, risk tolerance, understanding uncertainty, and integrating risk-informed decision-making throughout the entire life...
Donald Trump’s interjections have featured in every one of his major legal cases, and they show no sign of abating. But a scene Tuesday indicates how the stakes are increasing.
PM pledges to put arms industry on ‘war footing’ with plan to raise defence budget to £87bn a year by 2030Britain will boost its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade as Rishi Sunak pledged to put the UK’s arms industry on a “war footing” in response to global threats.The prime minister’s plan, which he said would help the UK deal with an “increasingly dangerous” world, would steadily increase defence spending to £87bn a year by 2030. Continue reading
Grocery delivery firm Getir is reportedly considering leaving the UK, putting as many as 1,500 jobs at risk.
The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".
Pesticides have contaminated the US fruit and vegetable supply – even some organics – a new analysis by Consumer Reports showsWhat’s safe to eat? Here is the pesticide risk level for each fruit and vegetableWatermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in US supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis published today by Consumer Reports.The new report – which analyzed seven years of US Department of...
The Washington DC-based institute this week nudged its global growth outlook slightly higher to 3.2% in 2024.
Correspondence from Cabinet Office minister John Glen reveals the UK is conducting 'significant work related to national security' after concerns were raised about Chinese genomics company BGI.
Lifestyle factors combined with the ageing population and insufficient action on stroke prevention will see cases rise from 100,000 to 150,000 by 2035, according to analysis by the Stroke Association.
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel warning to UK holidaymakers about increased risks in 18 countries including popular Mediterranean holiday destinations. The government issued its latest advisory overnight as tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, escalate. The tensions in the region could potentially impact the safety of destinations around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East. The Foreign Office cautioned: "There is rising tension between...