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"The evening of Friday 13th December sees the maximum of one of the best meteor showers of the year - the Geminids. In fact the maximum rate of meteors will be in the early hours of Saturday 14th December and could reach 150 bright meteors an hour."

“The media report that "Italian" tomato purées are being made using Chinese forced-labour-grown tomatoes has rightly been a shock for English consumers. Unfortunately, exploitation has been shown to be a part of the Italian tomato industry. In recent years investigations have established that South Italian producers have been found to take advantage of migrant labourers – mainly from Africa and Eastern Europe – who are forced to work in conditions that have also been described as modern slavery."

As we deck the halls and prepare to spend time with family, beloved Christmas TV specials become a cherished part of our festive traditions. With the final Gavin & Stacey episode airing this year, it’s clear the show continues to hold a special place in British hearts.

Professor Elena Korosteleva, IGSD Director and Chair of the Sustainability Spotlight, attended COP29 as a member of the Scientific Council, contributing to global discussions on climate governance and sustainable futures, and announcing Warwick’s new initiative for sustainable futures.

Recent riots across the UK have sparked widespread discussion about the role of social media in spreading hatred and disinformation. However, Dr Simon Peplow, a historian and expert in British race relations at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, argues that these events are part of a much longer and deeper history of racism and scapegoating in Britain.