Study citing ‘perilous state’ of industrial civilisation ranks temperate islands top for resilienceNew Zealand, Iceland, the UK, Tasmania and Ireland are the places best suited to survive a global collapse of society, according to a study.The researche…
Liverpool fan’s death ruled as 97th of Hillsborough disaster
Liverpool coroner’s court rules Andrew Devine, 55, unlawfully killed by effects of crush 32 years earlierA coroner has ruled that Andrew Devine, 55, who has died 32 years after suffering severe and irreversible brain damage at Hillsborough in 1989, was…
Covid: what is changing for fully vaccinated travellers to England?
We examine the new regulations regarding quarantine, testing and proving inoculation after 2 AugustCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMillions of people living outside the UK will be allowed quarantine-free entry following the …
Lack of quarantine at England’s borders ‘risks havoc of Covid variants’
Labour and medical experts question reliance on vaccination status and tests for arrivals from Europe, the US and elsewhereCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOpening England’s borders to let millions of people arriving from the…
Campaigners win right to challenge state aid for North Sea oil and gas
High court allows Greenpeace UK and others to seek judicial review of support for fossil fuel industryThe government will face a legal challenge over its continuing support for North Sea oil and gas production despite its legally binding target to end …
Genetic engineering test with mosquitoes ‘may be game changer’ in eliminating malaria
UK scientist says gene-drive study rendering female insects infertile may lead to ‘self destruct mosquito’ field tests within 10 yearsScientists have successfully wiped out a population of malaria-transmitting mosquitoes by using a radical form of gene…
UK travel-led firms get £2bn boost as Covid rules eased for US and EU arrivals
British Airways, easyJet and Rolls-Royce among the day’s biggest stock market winnersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly £2bn was added to the value of UK airlines and tourism companies on Wednesday after ministers decide…
The Guardian view on Channel migrants: people, not political props | Editorial
The RNLI has moral justice on its side when reasserting its humanitarian mission to provide sea rescue without discriminationViewed from Downing Street, the problem of migrant boats crossing the Channel involves a conflict between a humanitarian obliga…
Sexy secret life of basking sharks uncovered in Hebrides
Scientists record fin-to-fin contact in gentle giants, most likely part of courtship, for first timeFin-to-fin synchronised swimming, thought likely to be part of courtship, has been seen in groups of basking sharks for the first time. Video cameras at…