Why Britain loves an allotment and why the waiting lists are decades long
A 1908 statute still obliges councils to provide allotments on demand, but with roughly 300,000 plots left and land worth more as housing…
Elena Marsh
Elena Marsh
Environment & Climate Correspondent
Elena Marsh reports on climate, energy and conservation, with a focus on the science and policy shaping the planet's future.
How musicians actually get paid when you stream a song
Streaming royalties flow through a pro-rata pool, labels, publishers and collection societies before reaching artists, and each stage…
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Why Britain's rivers run low in summer: the abstraction problem
Abstraction licences issued from 1963 onwards let water companies pump from rivers and chalk aquifers with little ecological scrutiny, and…
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UK water report sets out 88 recommendations to rebuild trust
The Independent Water Commission's report, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, sets out 88 recommendations covering regulation, governance…
Elena Marsh
Climate change-driven heat, weather extremes impact specialty crop farmers
The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables. Annie…
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Cost of Solar Panels in the UK 2026: Installation, Savings and Payback Time
A typical residential solar PV system now costs £5,000–£8,000 in the UK and can cut electricity bills by 50–70%, with a payback period of…
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Extreme Weather in the UK in 2026: Why Summer Heatwaves and Winter Floods Are the New Normal
The UK experienced its hottest June on record in 2026. Scientists explain why extreme weather is becoming more frequent — and what it means…
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Customer Lifetime Value: A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
Customer lifetime value (CLV) is one of the most useful metrics a business can track. It tells you how much a customer is worth over the…
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UK Marketing Compliance in 2026: What Businesses Must Know
UK marketing rules have tightened around data protection, advertising transparency, environmental claims and influencer disclosures. This…
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