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Credit: Solar Energy UK & Sarah Cheesbrough Researchers assessing the impact of solar energy development across Europe have come up with ten ways in which the expansion of solar can be shaped to ensure pollinators benefit. Space-hungry solar photovoltaic (PV) is set to dominate future global electricity supply, but with careful decision making, efforts to secure clean energy need not come at the expense of biodiversity - particularly pollinators which are in sharp decline. Bees, hoverflies, wa...

Getting ready: many pubs are preparing to reopen for external service (image: Getty/mrdoomits) The on-trade is preparing for outside service when it is permitted next week (Monday 12 April). Research from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) in February estimated 60% of pubs will remain closed while outdoor trading only is allowed. Greene King boss Nick Mackenzie said he was disappointed his sites would not be able to reopen alongside non-essential retail, gyms ...