As the government pushes a plan to charge separately for disposable cups at cafes and other places, voices of concern are emerging from various sectors. While there is agreement with the aim of ...

Wood boards may trap and neutralize bacteria better than plastic ones. Cutting boards made of one solid piece of hardwood reduce bacteria risk more than glued boards. Sanitizing wood boards with soapy ...

Pre-cut produce looks like a small favor on a busy day, because a clean label and the promise of saved time make it easy to say yes. However, the way it’s cut changes the food itself. The texture, ...

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey switches vote – allowing rate cut today Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From January 1, a UAE-wide ban covers single-use cups and lids, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, and Styrofoam food containers and boxes. Bags under 50 microns thick, regardless of material, are ...

In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge. Thailand, which produces millions of tonnes of plastic waste ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Financial markets are almost certain that the Bank of England will cut interest rates on Thursday, in what is ...