Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine during a meeting in Paris, ahead of Armistice Day commemorations. They discussed strengthening Ukraine’s position and building bridges between the UK and France post-Brexit. Starmer is set to attend Cop29 in Azerbaijan for UN climate talks after talks on Middle East conflict and other foreign policy issues with Macron.
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Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring
Experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, attributed to cold winter weather and a recent dry spell by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team. This decline will benefit gardeners growing plants like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli from seed, following a record-breaking year for slugs in 2024 due to mild, wet conditions. The RHS notes that years of high slug activity typically lead to periods of lower activity, with weather playing a...
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