The Guardian
UK Government's 'Build, Baby, Build' Hits a Wall: The Wall Is Water
UK housing targets run headfirst into a drought, and the government's 'build, baby, build' slogan meets its match: a hosepipe ban and a distinct lack of H2O.
2026-08-02
The Guardian
2026-06-21
BBC Health
Men Still Ignoring Their Bodies Until It's Way Too Late, New Report Confirms
Men are still dying younger because they'd rather tough it out than see a doctor. A new strategy aims to change that, one supermarket kiosk at a time.
2026-05-11
The Guardian
Dry April Leaves England Parched, Scientists Suggest Maybe Don't Water Your Lawn
England's driest April in years has rivers running low and farmers worried, but reservoirs are holding steady, so you can still water your plants (for now).
The Good Times
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