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Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, in a bid to safeguard the European supply of semiconductors for cars and other electronic goods …

Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance

Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance

Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance for doctors on the condition. The advice s …

Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told

Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told

Energy bosses have given a cool reception to regulator Ofgem's plan to overhaul standing charges. Under Ofgem's plans announced in September, all suppliers in England, Scotland and Wales will offer at …

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

Documents and data shared with BBC News from inside England's much criticised environment watchdog show an agency struggling to monitor incidents of serious pollution. The information shows the Enviro …

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William

The Prince of Wales has described those in the running for his environmental Earthshot prize as 'heroes of our time'. Prince William will travel to Rio de Janeiro next month for the ceremony - the fir …

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

Families of those harmed by Covid vaccines told the UK Covid Inquiry they were forced to support each other during the pandemic because there was no other help. Kate Scott, who represents the group Va …