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Previous governments failed to halt ‘abusive’ child migration, inquiry finds

Thousands of children were sent abroad from Scotland from the latter part of the 19th century until well into the second half of the 20th century.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Chris Packham joins London protest following devastating UK wildlife report

The National Trust has warned that one in six species across the UK risk going extinct unless urgent action is taken

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Campaigners in protest outside Defra to demand more action to protect nature

It comes after a State of Nature report warned 16% of the UK’s wildlife species are at risk of extinction.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

The war on motorists: the secret history of a myth as old as cars themselves

From safe speed limits to low-traffic neighbourhoods, the argument about how much we build the world around motorists has raged since the turn of the twentieth century - and is still gathering pace

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

TikTok videos on deadly bodybuilding drugs viewed 89m times by young people in UK

Report into toxic content aimed at young men finds drug use being promoted and risks downplayed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Too often learning 'British history' means learning 'English history' – but overburdened schoolteachers are not to blame

How much do you really know about the history of the United Kingdom? What passes for “British history” is, all too often, merely the history of England with bits of the histories of Scotland, Wales and Ireland tacked on when they affected events in England.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

How can I watch the last full Harvest Supermoon of the year?

The harvest moon will peak on Friday morning, but what is it, and when is the best time to see it in the UK

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 582 of the invasion

Ukraine claims to have shot down 34 of 44 drones; Greenpeace criticises monitoring of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; UK defence secretary visits Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Scottish towns crowned both fastest and slowest for broadband in UK by new study

SCOTTISH villages hold the titles for both fastest and slowest internet connection speeds in the UK, according to a new study.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Best Isle of Wight hotels 2023: Where to stay for great food and beach views

From The Needles to Osborne House, if you’re exploring the Isle of Wight, complete your visit with a stay at one of the island’s stylish hotels

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023