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Why UK fuel prices remain high as oil costs fall

UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel costs despite a drop in oil prices. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over alleged profiteering and complex supply chains.

OBR's Long-Term Debt Warnings Threaten UK Economy

Beyond the public feud with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the OBR's reports reveal a perilous long-term fiscal outlook for the UK, with high debt and demographic pressures risking financial stability. Read the full analysis.

San Francisco sues food firms over ultra-processed products

San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit against 10 major food corporations, alleging they knowingly sell harmful ultra-processed foods. The city seeks damages for public health costs linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Insulation cuts risk 10,000 jobs and cold homes

Small retrofit firms demand extension to insulation scheme as cuts threaten 10,000 skilled jobs and leave low-income households facing winter without upgrades. Urgent action needed.

The Real Climate Progress at Cop30

While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.

Cop30 Climate Summit Concludes With Weak Consensus

The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.

Paan Spit Costs London Council £30K a Year

Brent Council spends over £30,000 annually cleaning paan, a chewing tobacco. The zero-tolerance crackdown includes fines and health workshops. Discover the full story.

Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.

Cop30: Key Images from Brazil's Climate Summit

From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.

Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids

As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.

Methylene Blue: The Dangerous Wellness Trend

Wellness influencers are drinking methylene blue dye despite serious health risks. Learn why this textile dye is causing concern among medical experts and poison centres.

Quarter of GPs use AI without training

New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.

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