Reform spent just £5.5m on the 2024 election, while Labour’s majority cost £30m – new data

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The 2024 election was the most expensive in British political history, new figures confirm. Across parties, candidates and third parties, a whopping 94.5 million was spent. This compares with 72.6 million in 2019, which...

Big Roman shoes discovered near Hadrian’s Wall – but they don’t necessarily mean big Roman feet

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Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna near Hadrians Wall in Northumberland in north east England have uncovered some very large leather footwear. Their discovery, according to some news coverage, has baffled...

Incels, misogyny, role models: what England’s new relationships and sex education lessons will cover – and how young people will benefit

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Sex and relationships education for children at primary and secondary state-funded schools in England will see significant changes following the release of new statutory guidance from the government. There are some stark...

Sex education in England to include warnings about choking – what parents need to know

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New government guidance for England will see pupils at secondary schools taught about the risks of choking and suffocation in sex and relationships education. If youre a parent, the idea of this topic being introduced to...

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

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Herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric are now widely recognised as part of the global wellness lexicon. But ayurveda, Indias traditional system of medicine with a history spanning more than 3,000 years, encompasses a much...

We detected deep pulses beneath Africa – what we learned could help us understand volcanic activity

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Earths continents may look fixed on a globe, but theyve been drifting, splitting and reforming over billions of years and they still are. Our new study reveals fresh evidence of rhythmic pulses of molten rock rising...

Why the UK’s butterflies are booming in 2025

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Biodiversity is in rapid decline, across the UK and globally. Butterflies are excellent for helping us understand these changes. Where butterfly communities are rich and diverse, so too is the ecosystem. But the opposite...