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The Arctic

Find out how what role Britain has to play in an area of the planet experiencing unprecedented change, and what the potential impact this change will have on the UK and the rest of the world.

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The secret life of bees

When I think of bees, I picture a big, fuzzy bumblebee, lolling gently between flowers, or perhaps a honeybee, collecting as much pollen as possible. Maybe even a solitary bee, …