Month: August 2026

The EU’s Habitats Directive bans the capture or killing of all cetaceans, the category that includes whales as well as dolphins and porpoises. For Loftsson, joining the bloc would almost certainly mean the end of the hunt. Loftsson is the driving force behind Icelandic whaling. His company, Hvalur hf., has operated on and off since […]

The Reform Treasury spokesman talked Labour leadership, the rise of Restore and his position on deportations with POLITICO’s Westminster Insider — and who in Labour he’d like to share a pint with. Jun 24 7 mins read

But, in an acknowledgement of growing public scrutiny, they added “this does not mean a blank cheque for Big Tech or that every data center should be approved,” and said “developers must plan to use clean power, use water responsibly, create British jobs and supply chains, and provide investment to the communities in which they […]