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Having dropped a policy allowing English woodland to be sold to the private sector, the government is now committing instead to preserving it for future generations

Some travel the world seeking once-in-a-lifetime thrills and adventures, but for Naomi Tolley, it was a meeting with a remarkable family and a beautiful, humble journey across Cumbria in a handmade gypsy caravan that really set her heart racing

The official Crime Survey of England and Wales reveals a significant drop in crime, with similar results reported in Scotland

‘Change money: change the world’ – Positive Money's slogan not only sums up its aims, but shows how important the issue of monetary reform is. Francesca Wakefield went to the campaign group's annual conference to hear about possible solutions

“It’s startling how little urgency there seems to be around sustainability. So many people know how critical the situation is, but few do anything about it. CarbonCulture helps businesses to get involved and get business advantage at the same time.”

Barclays’ reputation has been plagued by financial scandal and a controversial bonus culture, and now boss Antony Jenkins says it’s time to reinvent British banking. Sceptics are wary, but could it open up a dialogue that will see real change?

Modern day hunter-gatherer Fergus Drennan is on a wild man’s mission: to survive for a whole year solely on foraged food

Following a citizens’ campaign, a Europe-wide ban on pesticides posing a danger to bees is being considered, as B&Q and other retailers remove products from sale that contain the chemicals

Proposals to protect the Arctic by creating a global sanctuary around the North Pole have drawn worldwide support

Former BBC news presenter Martyn Lewis will be joined by Positive News editor Sean Dagan Wood at a public talk and discussion in London, on the potential of solution-focused journalism

King Abdullah has appointed 30 women to Saudi Arabia’s formal advisory council, suggesting the country is moving towards greater equality for women

With the backing of big businesses and prominent charities, the Energy Bill Revolution is taking its fight all the way to the top

Ambitious plans will create thousands of additional jobs

Just days into the job, new mayor George Ferguson requests that he is paid in Bristol Pounds

The second entry in a regular blog reviewing our pick of the most inspiring videos on offer in the TED talks series, which showcases visionary ideas

Thembi Mutch looks at the reality of volunteering in Africa and gives advice on how to make it work for all parties involved