On average, British people live as close to a pub or bar as they do to their nearest GP. It might sound like a happy balance, but of course averages can be misleading. The reality is, some neighbourhoods are far healthier than others, with factors such as air quality, access to green spaces and the proximity of health services and fast food shops all playing a role. And many of the environmental factors that damage people’s health are concentrated in poorer areas. New research reveals the five healthiest and unhealthiest neighbourhoods in Britain – and how your local area compares.

Japan caught its first whale yesterday since resuming commercial whaling in its waters, after 33 years of observing a global ban. The country’s withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission sparked fury and despair for many in the international community, but Sui Phang and Peter Bridgewater – a former chairman of the commission – believe that the overall impact on recovering species may be limited, and some species may even benefit. Even so, Japan’s decision sends a troubling message to the world right when international cooperation on environmental issues is needed more than ever. It may mean the old regime for regulating the world’s whales is no longer fit for purpose.

Before being knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest, the home secretary, Sajid Javid, challenged his opponents to commit to holding an independent inquiry into Islamophobia in their party. All agreed. Now, front runner Boris Johnson says it will actually look more like a “general investigation”. This perhaps shouldn’t be a surprise, given that an inquiry would raise significant questions about Johnson’s own conduct. But it just goes to show how deep denial of the problem runs for the Conservatives.

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