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Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
Academics have been testing out how best to deal with heatwaves in two neighbouring homes to see what works.
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The UK government has kept its promises on parental leave, but they weren’t bold enough
Mothers still bear the majority of care work and fathers are still largely excluded or pushed to take unpaid leave.
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New virus catalogue reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat
Scientists discover new viruses every year. A catalogue of the riskiest ones could help us spot the next pandemic before it takes hold.
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How the BBC’s Learn Cornish podcast could help boost this minority language
In terms of heritage, visibility and identity, this inclusive introduction to Cornish could be crucial.
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Your summer reading list: five of the best non-fiction reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts
Five books that span time and place, from the music scene in 80s London to the philosophical scene of Ancient Rome.
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EU Fact Sheets – History of the economic and monetary union – 01-07-2026
The economic and monetary union (EMU) is the result of economic integration in the EU. A common currency, the euro, has been introduced in the euro area, which currently comprises 21...
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EU Fact Sheets – The European Union and its trade partners – 01-07-2026
This fact sheet explains how the EU promotes an open economy and supports a multilateral rules-based order, as trade is fundamental for the EU’s prosperity. The EU is a founder...
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EU Fact Sheets – Transatlantic relations: the United States and Canada – 01-07-2026
This fact sheet explains the European Union’s relations with the United States and Canada, which are grounded in a long shared history. All three are members of the G7, an...
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EU Fact Sheets – Trade regimes applicable to developing countries – 01-07-2026
This fact sheet explains how the EU’s development policy stresses the importance of trade and focuses on the countries most in need, through schemes that comply with World Trade Organization...
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EU Fact Sheets – Promoting democracy and observing elections – 01-07-2026
This fact sheet explains how the European Parliament contributes to the EU’s support for democracy around the world, including through election observation, parliamentary capacity-building, mediation, dialogue, support for human rights...