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BP predicts higher oil and gas demand, suggesting world will not hit 2050 net zero target | BP
BP has raised its forecasts for oil and gas demand, suggesting global net zero target for 2050 will not be met, in the latest sign the transition to clean energy is decelerating. The energy company’s closely watched outlook report has estimated that oil use is on track to hit 83m barrels a day in 2050, […]
Burnham claims he is ‘completely committed’ to his Greater Manchester mayoral job – UK politics live | Politics
Burnham claims he is ‘completely committed’ to his Greater Manchester mayoral job Q: What would you do if an MP offered to make a parliamentary seat available to you? Burnham said he would not answer a hypothetical question. He went back to his point about wanting to see a plan for the government, and about […]
Co-op says ‘malicious’ cyber-attack has hit profits by £80m | Co-operative Group
The Co-op has fallen into the red after it suffered an £80m hit to profits as a result of a “malicious” cyber-attack this year. The group, which owns more than 2,000 grocery stores and more than 800 funeral parlours, was forced to shut down parts of its IT systems in April after it discovered an […]
Guitar ‘smashed up’ by Liam Gallagher on night Oasis split up goes to auction | Oasis
The Gallagher brothers might have reconciled to embark on a record-breaking world tour, but one artefact that recalls the more fractious times in their relationship is about to come back into the public eye. A guitar that Noel says was “smashed up” by Liam on the night Oasis broke up after a backstage brawl at […]
Ed Miliband looking into more North Sea drilling despite Labour pledge | Energy industry
Ed Miliband is planning to encourage drilling in the North Sea despite a manifesto promise not to grant new licences on new parts of the British sea bed. The energy secretary is looking at ways in which the government can allow companies to look for and produce more oil and gas without breaking Labour’s pre-election […]
‘Maggots raining down’: survey lays bare dire state of courts in England and Wales | England
Asbestos, mould, rotten seagulls and cells flooding with excrement are among the problems experienced in crumbling courts in England and Wales, the Law Society has found. The professional body for solicitors said deteriorating buildings and unreliable technology were contributing to the record backlog in crown courts and undermining confidence and trust in the justice system. […]
Obama says Trump linking paracetamol to autism is ‘violence against the truth’ | Barack Obama
Barack Obama has said Donald Trump’s claims linking paracetamol to autism in infants is “violence against the truth” that could harm pregnant women if they were too scared to take pain relief. Obama, who was being interviewed by David Olusoga at the O2 Arena, told the audience that Trump’s claims about paracetamol – branded as […]
Family of three are first arrivals in UK under ‘one in, one out’ immigration deal | Immigration and asylum
A family of three including a small child have become the first arrivals from France under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal, the Home Office has said. The move follows the removal on Wednesday of the first four asylum seekers from the UK to France over the past six days, despite continuing legal challenges. […]
Huntington’s disease treated successfully for first time in UK gene therapy trial | Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease, a devastating degenerative illness that runs in families, has been treated successfully for the first time in a breakthrough gene therapy trial. The disease, caused by a single gene defect, steadily kills brain cells leading to dementia, paralysis and ultimately death. Those with a parent with Huntington’s have a 50% chance of developing […]
Royal Parks say no evidence to back Nigel Farage’s claim that migrants are eating their swans – UK politics live | Politics
Royal Parks says there’s no evidence to back Farage’s claim their swans being eaten by migrants The Royal Parks have rejected a claim from Nigel Farage that migrants are killing and eating swans from their grounds. The Reform UK leader made the assertion in his LBC interview this morning as he deflected a question about […]