Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside – and hurting animals Woodland Trust says there has been a surge of damaging behaviour at its sites  The cost of clearing up damage for the year is projected to be about £134,000  The trust said that the litter includes broken glass … Read more

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns of economic ‘scarring’ from coronavirus

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns of economic ‘scarring’ from coronavirus saying there might not be an ‘immediate bounceback’ – as he hints self-employed bailout will not carry on past June Chancellor highlighted the threat of ‘scarring’ as he said it would ‘take time’ for people to get ‘back to normal’  Mr Sunak pointed to predictions unemployment … Read more

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns of economic ‘scarring’ from coronavirus

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns of economic ‘scarring’ from coronavirus saying there might not be an ‘immediate bounceback’ – as he hints self-employed bailout will not carry on past June Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been giving evidence to a House of Lords committee Warned of economic ‘scarring’ from covid and recovery may not be ‘immediate’ Hinted … Read more

Slug slime may may glue together wounds more securely with less scarring

Slug slime could create stronger glue to prevent scarring and infection in surgery, suggest scientists. The defensive slime is produced by a common garden slug found in the UK to fouls the jaws of any would-be predator . The Dusky Arion slug which can grow up to seven centimeters long can be found in gardens … Read more