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Work more hours if you can’t afford food, Therese Coffey suggests

Environment secretary accused of ‘appalling’ comments – as she also suggests turnips were good seasonal replacement during fruit and veg shortage

The Independent UK

Therese Coffey suggests people struggling to afford food could work more hours

The Environment Secretary made the comments during questions at the House of Commons on Thursday

Manchester Evening News

Environment Secretary calls on pet food makers to help customers as costs rise

SNP MP Allan Dorans said the rising cost of dog food is causing ‘deep concern’.

The Independent UK

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'That's appalling!': Tory minister heckled for unbelievable food bank claim

THE UK Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has said that people struggling to afford food should consider working more hours and getting a higher…

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister Therese Coffey tells Brits to 'work more hours' if they can't afford food

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey was challenged over foodbanks running out due to huge demand, and told the House of Commons that people struggling should "consider working more hours"

Daily Mirror

Google is asking staff to share with a 'desk partner' but they have to agree on tidiness and decorations

The Big Tech company also wants to create "neighborhoods" of 200 to 300 employees to ensure a smooth transition to the new working environment.

Fortune

Weapons firm BAE Systems sees record orders of £37bn amid Ukraine war

ARMS manufacturer BAE Systems saw record orders in 2022 amid an “elevated threat environment” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

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Egypt Mobilizes Efforts to Support African Water, Food Security

Egypt is mobilizing efforts to support water and food security in Africa, calling on the international community to finance "climate adaptation" in the continent. The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Swailem, met in Kenya with the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Government could fine polluting water firms up to £250m for serious sewage spills, Parliament told

The current upper limit of £250,000 was considered "not a significant enough deterrent"

Chronicle Live

Revealed: scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution across UK and Europe

Major mapping project reveals PFAS have been found at high levels at thousands of sites

The Guardian - UK

What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Everything you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ detected in air, water, soils, sediments and rain

The Guardian - UK

Dundee could be first Scots city to ban disposable vapes as MSP backs Record campaign

Mercedes Villalba, Labour’s environment spokeswoman, also urged contenders vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon to ban the devices Scotland-wide.

Daily Record

Scrapping EU laws will undermine Parliament, say legal analysts

Report commissioned by environmental groups say proposed new Bill runs against democratic standards

Wales Online

Govt redraw of forest borderlines on cards

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he had no objection to the possibility of new forest borderlines being drawn up at Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri's Nadi district if it is able to deal with issues of forest encroachment there.

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Government plans to protect marine area the size of Germany around Macquarie Island

An area roughly the size of Germany is set to be added to Australia's protected marine zones, safeguarding the future of millions of penguins, seals and sea birds on Macquarie Island.

The Guardian - UK

Thérèse Coffey brings farmers’ union plenty of chaff and no wheat

Environment secretary leaves Birmingham with egg on face while Rish! endures Brexit psychodrama

Daily Record

Boots introduces major ban in all stores that affects thousands of products

The retailer is attempting to minimise its impact on the environment by banning wipes that contain plastic fibres.

The Guardian - UK

Thérèse Coffey rules out reintroduction of wolves and lynx

Environment secretary tells farmers ‘not to worry’, but angers wildlife campaigners who say ecosystems need lost species

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New York Times: Big Electric Trucks May Pollute Like Small Gas Cars

The New York Times dives into whether a large electric truck is just as bad, if not worse, for the environment than a small gas car.

Daily Mirror

Boots introduces major change to everyday product sold in all its 2,200 UK stores

Last year's pledge to remove wet wipes containing plastic is part of Boot's overall plan to become a more sustainable retailer and minimise its impact on the environment

Reuters

France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959

France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the time of year following the driest winter in 64 years, environment minister Christophe Bechu said on Wednesday.

The New Daily

Choice hands out green points for sustainable packaging

You might not pay any attention to the box your new kettle arrived in, but it could have a long-lasting effect on the environment.

The Guardian - UK

England one dry spell away from return to severe drought, say experts

Warning comes as supermarkets ration sales of produce owing to dry conditions elsewhere in Europe

Daily Mirror

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023

Motorsport

Glickenhaus doubts environmental benefits of WEC tyre warming ban

Jim Glickenhaus has voiced his scepticism at the World Endurance Championship's decision to ban tyre warmers for the 2023 season on environmental grounds.

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