UK May Suspend Carbon Tax on Fertiliser to Cut Food Inflation
UK ministers discuss suspending carbon tax on fertilisers to curb food inflation, alongside tariff suspensions on bread and bananas amid Iran war impacts.
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Trump Claims 'Perfect' Health After Hospital Appointment
Donald Trump boasted about his 'perfect' health after a 3.5-hour medical checkup at Walter Reed, despite ongoing concerns about his age and health issues.
Nurses Banned for 12 Years Due to Regulator Failures
NMC admits failing to check criminal convictions of 434 nurses and midwives over 12 years, with up to 15 facing removal from register.
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Over Governance Concerns
BP has removed chair Albert Manifold over serious governance and conduct concerns, effective immediately. Ian Tyler named interim successor.
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Ex-attorney general: teen rapists' sentences 'unusual'
Dominic Grieve says people are 'perfectly entitled' to ask for review of sentences for three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire.
Court Warrants Up 50% Since 2020, Data Shows
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued last year for defendants failing to appear in court, a 50% rise since 2020, with over 30,000 still outstanding.
Gabbard's Anti-War Views Led to Her Ouster as Intel Chief
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US intelligence chief amid tensions with Trump over Iran intelligence, highlighting her opposition to foreign wars and regime change.
London Assembly Probes Green Leader Over Houseboat Tax
London assembly officials are considering investigating Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he admitted potential failure to pay correct council tax on his houseboat.
UK Energy Shock: Mini-Measures Not Enough
The Guardian argues that recent cost-of-living measures are insufficient to address the UK's vulnerability to imported energy shocks, calling for deeper state intervention and a faster clean energy transition.
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Mountbatten-Windsor Papers Expose UK's 'Good Chap' State
Newly released documents reveal how Britain's trade envoy role for Prince Andrew lacked oversight, exposing a fragile constitutional culture of trust and informal power.
Supreme Court Throws Out Alabama Death Penalty Appeal
The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's challenge to a ruling that a death row inmate is intellectually disabled, blocking his execution under the Eighth Amendment.
Senior Civil Servants to Get Bonuses for First Time
Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones announces bonuses for top senior civil servants, rewarding 'doers, not talkers', as part of a plan to 'rewire' the civil service.
NOAA: Above-Average 2026 Hurricane Season Expected
NOAA predicts an above-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, urging preparedness for potentially devastating impacts.
Air France, Airbus Guilty in 2009 Crash
A Paris appeals court convicted Airbus and Air France of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228. The companies face maximum fines of €225,000 each, with appeals expected.
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Climate-Adapted Playground Transforms Flooded School Yard
St John's primary in Barnet partnered with Trees for Cities to create a rain garden playground, ending flooding and providing climate-resilient outdoor space for pupils.
Tennessee Executes Tony Carruthers After Legal Battles
Tennessee executed Tony Carruthers by lethal injection for a 1997 murder, despite appeals citing intellectual disability and inadequate legal representation.
GOP Senators Drop Trump's Ballroom Funding Proposal
Senate Republicans have decided to scrap a proposal that would allocate funds for a ballroom at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, citing bipartisan opposition and fiscal concerns.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: War and Aid Cuts Hamper Response
The WHO declares the 17th Ebola outbreak in DRC a public health emergency. Conflict and aid cuts hinder the fight, with 139 suspected deaths and regional risks.
Met Police: Grenfell Charges Decision Before 10th Anniversary
The Met Police announced a decision on criminal charges for the Grenfell Tower fire is expected before the 10th anniversary, with 57 individuals and 20 organisations as suspects.
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New BBC Boss Faces Strikes on First Day
Matt Brittin begins role as BBC director general amid staff strikes and warns of 'tough choices' as he seeks budget cuts of 10%.
Lammy Pledges 25% Cut in Child Jail Remands
Justice secretary David Lammy announces a 25% reduction in children held on remand, new community sentences, and a review of lifelong criminal records for under-18s.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Map Bid
The US Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' attempt to restore a congressional map that could have given them four more House seats, marking another twist in mid-decade redistricting.
Suffolk Drowning: Fire Alert Delay May Have Cost Life
A coroner ruled that Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, might have survived drowning if the ambulance service had alerted firefighters more quickly after she became trapped in sea defence rocks.
X Blocks UK Access to Terrorist Accounts in Ofcom Deal
Elon Musk's X platform agrees to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups and review hate content within 48 hours under Ofcom's crackdown on illegal material.
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Robert Fears for Life as Cain Closes In in Emmerdale
Robert Sugden is terrified after Cain Dingle learns he helped frame Moira. Despite recent surgery, Cain seeks revenge with a hammer.
Starmer's King's Speech Fails to Quell Labour Mutiny
Keir Starmer's second king's speech, featuring 34 bills, faces criticism from Labour MPs for incrementalism and lack of bold reforms to win back voter trust.
Starmer Sets Out Reforms in King's Speech
Keir Starmer's legislative agenda includes abolishing NHS England, overhauling special needs education, ending leasehold, and introducing digital ID, amid Labour leadership tensions.
Phillips Quits, Accuses Starmer of Stalling on Child Safety
Jess Phillips resigned as safeguarding minister, criticizing Keir Starmer for delaying measures to block nude images on children's phones. Campaigners echo frustrations.
US, Mexico Heatwave; South Africa Deadly Floods
Heat advisories issued for California and Arizona as temperatures soar 10-15C above average. Meanwhile, South Africa braces for more flooding with up to 300mm of rain expected.
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GWR Nationalised in December Under Labour Plan
Great Western Railway will be nationalised on 13 December, becoming the 11th operator returned to public ownership since Labour's 2024 election.
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