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and how much plastic do you throw away in a week? i am with a family in margate who will document every single piece, every pot, every trade they use. and join me deep down in the vaults of the bank of england, surrounded by gold. were talking about why its never been more important to understand the economy. good morning, chelsea do the double. a week after winning the league title — they lift the fa cup at wembley. and more thunderstorms to come today but a brighter day across sout...

good morning. the prime minister borisjohnson will visit belfast today to urge the main northern ireland parties to resume power—sharing. the largest unionist party, the dup, is currently refusing to take part in the government of northern ireland because of the post—brexit trading arrangements with the eu, known as the northern ireland protocol. the uk government is expected to introduce legislation which would allow ministers to override parts of that protocol. our political corr...

because of the war in ukraine. the first in—person gcse and a—level exams begin for many — after the pandemic stopped them from taking place. ive made timetables to keep myself organised. i feel prepared but at the same time im just really nervous. and the queen attends the first of the celebrations of her platinum jubilee, her delight evident for all to see. and coming up on the bbc news channel... the former british number one laura robson has confirmed her retirement from tenn...

Celebrations are in full swing at Abbey Woods Academy in Berinsfield as pupils and staff mark Earth Day.

Environmental columnist Martin Cooper writes about Earth Month which takes place in April.

Environmental columnist Martin Cooper writes about Earth Month which takes place in April.

Environmental columnist Martin Cooper writes about Earth Month which takes place in April.

Environmental scientist Angela Terry is concerned about the increased consumer spending around Easter and what that means for the planet.

Almost 90,000 Brits, including nearly 13,000 school classes and 39 MPs, are to count plastic waste this week as part of Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic's national survey

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