The UK economy is missing out on a major boost by society’s failure to encourage more women to set up their own businesses, according to new...
One sixth of arguably the greatest comedy troupe in history this week spoke out on the ethics of the British press. John Cleese, the tall one...
We were surprised* to turn on BBC2’s Newsnight on Wednesday and be plunged into a debate about pornography. We shuddered as Jeremy Paxman rolled his tongue around...
Researchers have planted flower meadows in four UK cities in an effort to understand the effects of urbanisation on insect pollinators such as bees and butterflies....
Because we don’t think about future generations, they will never forget us. Henrik Tikkanen
Climate change will cause increasingly frequent and more severe heatwaves around the world over the next 30 years, according to a new study. Published in the...
This rural barn conversion is the perfect retreat if you want to spend some time relaxing in the British countryside. Book today through cottages4you. Set on the edge...
With just over eight weeks until this year’s National Ethical Investment Week (October 13-19), we’ll be catching up with a different financial adviser that specialises in ethical investment in...
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have returned a £520,000 donation left to “whichever government is in office” by an elderly woman in her will. The parties...
A study carried out by researchers at Newcastle University has found “national inconsistencies” in UK councils’ strategies for addressing climate change. The report, titled Assessment of the...
Ethical and sustainable investment funds have generally performed better financially than their mainstream counterparts in the last 12 months, according to new research. Moneyfacts says that...
As a record number of people are accepted into UK universities, the National Union of Students (NUS) has revealed the 25 institutions that will share £5m...
There has been an awful lot of noise about the controversial method of extracting shale gas, hydraulic fracturing – also known as fracking. The nation seems...
It’s that time again. We’ve rounded up our favourite new crowdfunding projects of the month that focus on sustainability issues. Crowdfunding allows ambitious individuals to promote...
This is the latest cartoon in our B******* as usual… series, in which we share work by Manchester-based cartoonist Polyp. For more information on Polyp, see...