AI's 2025 environmental impact: huge CO2 and water use
New research reveals AI's 2025 carbon footprint matched New York City's, while its water consumption exceeded global bottled water demand. Are tech giants paying their fair share?
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Premier League decouples financially from EFL pyramid
A new report reveals the Premier League's growing financial split from the EFL, with losses soaring in the Championship. Can the new Independent Football Regulator broker a deal? Read the analysis.
Teacher banned for possessing 260+ stolen bank card details
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
FCC Chair Denies Agency Independence Amid Trump Control Fears
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr declares the agency is not independent, as the term is scrubbed from its website. Democrats accuse him of enabling Trump's power grab and threatening broadcasters.
The West End button shop that served the Queen
Explore Maureen Rose's unique London haberdashery, a treasure trove of buttons that has served royalty and stars for over 50 years. Discover its fascinating history.
Man City Premier League Case Set to Drag On Beyond Season
Manchester City's Premier League financial rules hearing will see a verdict in stages, with any potential sanctions delayed. The complex case may not conclude until after the season ends.
Food safety warning over Dubai-style chocolate bars
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
FSA Warning: Allergy Risk in Dubai-Style Chocolate
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate bars due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
Ben & Jerry's directors removed in Magnum dispute
Ben & Jerry's co-founder accuses new owner Magnum of trying to 'silence' the brand's social mission after the chair and two directors are removed from the independent board.
Oxfam GB chief executive removed by board over trust issues
Oxfam GB's board has removed chief executive Dr Halima Begum following an independent review that identified serious leadership and behavioural issues. Read the full story on the charity's leadership crisis.
Minister's $8,500 Family Travel to AFL Finals Sparks Inquiry Demands
Communications Minister Anika Wells faces scrutiny over $8,500 in family travel expenses for AFL grand finals. The opposition demands an independent inquiry into the claims.
Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Beijing summons journalists in Hong Kong after deadly fire
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Ex-Hackers: Kids as Young as 7 Stealing Millions
Former cybercriminals jailed for multi-million pound thefts warn parents that gaming is a major gateway for children into serious online crime. Exclusive insight from the National Crime Agency.
Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
UK children as young as seven referred for cybercrime
Exclusive: The National Crime Agency reveals a surge in young people, some aged just seven, being referred to its cybercrime intervention scheme. Former hackers warn gaming is a key gateway.
Historic London cinema faces closure after council blocks plan
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
LIV Golf's 54 Acquires Polo In The Park Organiser
Global sports agency 54, famed for creating LIV Golf, has acquired Sportgate International, organiser of Polo In The Park. The deal aims to modernise and expand polo globally, targeting the Middle East and Far East. Read the exclusive details.
UK agency workers denied millions in holiday pay
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
Aldi recalls chocolate over undeclared peanut allergy risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to possible peanut contamination not listed on packaging. Customers urged to return product for full refund.
Hong Kong fire kills 151, sparks inquiry and political scrutiny
Hong Kong's leader John Lee announces an independent probe into the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 151 people. Analysis reveals a narrowing gulf with mainland China's response to disasters.
Teen killed on M5 after leaving ambulance
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Morden gets £30m for town centre regeneration
Merton Council pledges £30m to regenerate Morden town centre, aiming for independent shops and a daytime café culture after years of delays. Read the full story.
Cheat Sheet: Reeves Tax Defence, HIV Plan, Film Award Win
Get the day's top stories in 10 minutes: Starmer backs Reeves over tax claims, a £170m HIV action plan, and Pillion's film award triumph. Listen now on Spotify.
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