Per capita emissions and climate leadership key to fairness
Letters argue that small wealthy nations like the UK must lead on emissions reductions, citing per capita figures and the need to avoid hypocrisy on the global stage.
Category : Public Policy
UK aims for 50,000 more young apprentices annually by 2029
Skills minister Jacqui Smith targets 50,000 additional young apprentices per year by March 2029, reversing nearly half of a decade-long decline in apprenticeship starts.
Venezuela quake death toll tops 3,000; president defends response
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez defends emergency response after twin earthquakes kill over 3,000, vowing no social unrest despite public anger.
UK mobile coverage worst in EU and G7, says Which?
UK mobile coverage ranks below all EU and G7 nations, with 4G at 84% and 5G at 64%, leaving rural areas behind, according to Which? analysis.
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Accessible transport could boost UK economy by £176bn
Making UK public transport fully accessible could add £176bn to the economy by helping 2.8m disabled people into work, says Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Jarvis Urges Burnham to Boost Defence Spending to 3.5% GDP
Dan Jarvis calls on PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham to commit to 3.5% GDP defence spending by 2035, requiring £25bn annual increase, amid Nato summit and geopolitical tensions.
Half of rural affordable homes at risk under planning changes
Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years, threatening half of rural affordable housing supply.
NCAA: no changes to trans athlete rules after SCOTUS
NCAA President Charlie Baker says the organization won't change its transgender athlete policy after the Supreme Court upheld state bans. The NCAA banned trans women from women's sports in January 2025 following Trump's executive order.
Starmer faces Nato row after US rebuke on UK defence spending
Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at the Nato summit after the US ambassador called for allies lagging on defence spending to step up immediately.
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UK urged to boost FCA powers to protect consumers from AI
The FCA's Mills review warns AI could amplify fraud and cyber threats, urging the government to expand the regulator's powers over tech firms and cloud providers to protect UK consumers.
Person dies in Croydon crash; two others hospitalized
A person died and two others were injured in a late-night crash on Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, near Valley Retail Park on July 5.
Australia reluctant to lower city speed limits, experts warn
Road safety experts say Australia is falling behind in adopting 30km/h zones, with NSW accused of stalling despite rising pedestrian deaths.
NHS app to use AI for patient triage
The NHS will use AI on its app to triage patients, directing them to GP, pharmacy, or A&E. The update is expected to reach 200,000 patients in the next year, part of a £10bn overhaul.
Burnham's reindustrialisation plan: hope for Britain
Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' proposes reindustrialisation to revive areas hit by deindustrialisation. The scale is vast, with a potential £1.41tn cost over 10 years, but his plan offers hope.
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Burnham aims to shake up UK transport with Bee Network
Andy Burnham plans to extend Manchester's Bee Network bus system nationwide, aiming to replace deregulated transport with public control and integrated services.
NSW Murray-Darling river plan in doubt after funding rejection
A NSW government plan to improve Murray-Darling river flows is uncertain after the federal government rejected a $360m funding request, raising fears of mass fish deaths.
Gaza musicians reopen conservatory in tents after war
Gaza's Edward Said National Conservatory reopens in tents after Israeli offensive destroyed its building and instruments, offering music therapy to traumatized children.
Health bill threatens Burnham's NHS devolution plan
Andy Burnham's devolution pledge for the NHS is undermined by a health bill removing foundation trusts' statutory councils of governors, warn Daughne Taylor and John Marriott.
Overtourism protests target big business, not tourists
Protests in Portugal and Albania against luxury developments highlight how privatisation and foreign capital fuel overtourism, leaving locals unable to afford holidays.
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Labour MPs urge water firms to fund reopening of lost lidos
A group of 20 Labour MPs and the Fabian Society call for water companies to fund the reopening of derelict lidos, making outdoor swimming accessible for all.
Drone strikes in El Obeid signal new atrocities, UN warns
Drone strikes on Sudan's El Obeid have killed over 20, including students. The UN warns of an imminent human rights catastrophe as RSF attacks escalate, with fears of a repeat of the El Fasher massacre.
Heatwaves expose gender and income inequalities
Dr Louise Lawson argues that heatwaves intensify existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and low-income families due to inadequate investment in care and social security.
Return of the Firing Squad: Trump's America
A new podcast explores the revival of the firing squad as an execution method in the US under Donald Trump, examining its legal and ethical implications.
Allan and Wilson struggle in Victorian election polling
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is highly unpopular while opposition leader Jess Wilson remains unknown to many voters, 21 weeks out from the state election, according to a RedBridge poll.
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Afternoon Update: Friday's Key News and Developments
Australia's afternoon update covers major news including political developments, economic indicators, and community stories shaping the nation.
How skin colour affects medical care and solutions
New Guardian reporting reveals the 'ethnicity pain gap': Black and Asian patients receive worse pain relief. Experts urge data collection, bias training, and standardised protocols.
Scotland's violence reduction model shows promise in Victoria
Victoria's new violence reduction unit, inspired by Scotland's successful public health approach, embeds youth workers in hospitals and schools. However, its future is uncertain in an election year with punitive rhetoric.
AI could free us from work, but can we handle the abundance?
Brigid Delaney explores how AI might enable a post-work future, drawing on Epicurus, Marx, Keynes, and Fisher to question if we can find meaning without labor.
Met Police: zero tolerance for hate crime at Pride London
The Met Police will enforce a 'zero tolerance' policy on hate crime during Pride in London, with over one million attendees expected and a heavy police presence.
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CCRC told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings
A watchdog has found the CCRC must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson case, one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
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