Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.

Cascayde produces eco-friendly gift wrap, recyclable paper tape, and biodegradable ribbons

A new interactive calendar which marks days and weeks of the year celebrating the environment and highlighting climate change has been published. 

Micro dramas are attracting attention, so Digiday has charted the format's revenue forecasts and viewership, to understand how we got here.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The watch industry is ticking away in Switzerland, where masters work with pieces the size of poppyseeds to hand make timepieces that retail for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of…

OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction, asks author Chris Stokel-Walker

Join Father Christmas and his friend, Buddy the Elf, as they share magical stories and sing a song or two in the cosy setting of Liverpool Town Hall! This unique, festive event is an intimate and engaging experience which will leave you and your little ones spellbound. Each child gets a turn of sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa, before receiving a special gift. With a maximum of 20 children per story session, be sure to book early for this hugely popular family experience that brings the true magic of Christmas alive.

Work is officially underway on one of the UK's most ambitious and immersive festive attractions. Sidestep Events Ltd, a subsidiary of the North West's leading production company UK Events Group, has begun transforming Orrel Hill Woods, Hightown, into Santa's Secret Forest – a cutting-edge, high-tech Christmas wonderland unlike anything seen before. Spanning 40 acres of enchanting woodland, the attraction will dazzle visitors with light trail incorporating over two million multi-coloured lights, breathtaking special effects, and awe-inspiring festive scenes designed to spark festive joy and create magical memories for families across the UK. At the heart of the experience is Santa's Christmas Hub – a first-of-its-kind, 2,700 sqm interactive walkthrough where visitors embark on an hour long journey through 10 immersive rooms, each brimming with festive activity. From the Grand Lobby to the Toy Workshop, the Time Tunnel to the awe-inspiring Magic Elevator, Nort

Equity members voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning in a move which could have big implications for the UK film and TV industry.

I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?

While many may be tempted to cut the U.S. off as an ally and partner, I hope our friends don’t give up on us so easily.

Journey through the rich liverpool history of one of the world's most powerful port cities in the 19th century. This exploration illustrates how wealth built...

Edge Hill University will not invest in fossil fuel extraction or border security companies - in victory for People & Planet campaigners.

In her first public speech, the new Chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli will set out how MI6 is tackling new and emerging threats to the UK and its allies.

Lunt Meadows is not just a nature reserve. It’s a flood reservoir, a site of Stone Age archaeology, and a thriving community hub.In this episode, our host Ly...

Design a Christmas card about keeping Santa and the satellites we all rely on every day safe! 🛰️🎅🛷 

Speaking at the Jubilee for Italian Diplomacy, Pope Leo repeats the appeal of Paul VI for an end to war, and calls on diplomats to be men and women of ...