The scientist who first raised the alarm over microplastics in the world’s oceans has warned of a “David versus Goliath” battle between scientists and the plastics industry – as delegates begin to... Read more »

It is fair to say that Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, was on safe ground at the national Eisteddfod in Wrexham this week. More than once, festivalgoers interrupted his... Read more »

Gusts of more than 100mph from Storm Floris have brought travel disruption, power cuts and the widespread cancellation of events across large parts of the UK. Central and northern Scotland was the... Read more »

Despite the noise around England’s sewage scandal, the political response so far has mostly generated headlines, not real consequences. Ministers performatively “rage” about polluting water companies. Regulators are rejigged. Laws are passed.... Read more »

No 10 says Hamas won’t have ‘veto’ over UK recognition of Palestine, implying it won’t require further hostage releases Keir Starmer is now all-but-certain to recognise Palestine as a state in September.... Read more »

Wind gusts reaching 90mph from Storm Floris have disrupted train services in Scotland Network Rail Scotland said wind gusts reaching 90mph from Storm Floris have disrupted train services. A map shared on... Read more »

Emer Moreau Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The financial regulator’s proposed compensation scheme for car finance mis-selling is “completely impractical”, the trade body for the industry has said. The boss of... Read more »

Henry ZeffmanChief Political Correspondent, BBC News•@hzeffmanGetty Images The Home Office has announced it will fund a further 300 National Crime Agency (NCA) officers to help tackle people smugglers behind English Channel crossings.... Read more »

Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images If you used car finance to buy a vehicle any time in the last 18 years, you could be in line for compensation. It... Read more »