More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say
Ed Miliband insists only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansionUK politics live …
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Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?
In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on how global instability feeds into conflict in so many parts of the world, …
Mr Motivator urges government to treat ’bed poverty’ as a national crisis
As Iran war threatens to exacerbate living costs, children’s beds have become ‘like a luxury item’, says Barnardo’sMr Motivator is …
Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh
The Last Princesses of Punjab opens on Thursday at Kensington PalaceThe extraordinary life of an exiled Punjabi princess, embraced by …
Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen – but at what cost?
Polling for anti-immigration DPP is relatively low, but many feel its ideas have been co-opted by Mette Frederiksen’s Social DemocratsMayasa …
‘We consider every mile we drive’: how fuel shortages are affecting readers worldwide
From a shop owner in India to a community worker in New South Wales, rising fuel prices are forcing people …
English and Welsh winemakers report sharp rise in production in 2025
The hot, dry summer and an increase in vineyard planting resulted in the third-largest UK grape harvestEnglish and Welsh winemakers …
‘It’s got real sass!’ Irvine Welsh chooses new life for Trainspotting as a stage musical
Production based on 1993 novel opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in July, with original songs co-written by the …
Ministers rebuff trade body’s call to boost North Sea oil and gas production
Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UKThe UK government …
No new meningitis cases linked to Kent outbreak found, health agency says
UKHSA reports 29 cases, the same figure as on Sunday, raising hopes the outbreak has been well contained No new …
‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK …
Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
Co-founder Julian Hearn and actor likely to get big payday after takeover by French groupBusiness live – latest updatesHuel, the …
Counter-terror police investigating after ‘horrific antisemitic attack’ on Jewish charity’s ambulances – latest updates
CCTV showed three people setting light to an ambulance in Golders Green in the early hours of Monday morningThe London …
Huw Edwards says Channel 5 drama ‘hardly likely to convey reality’
Former BBC presenter says production company Wonderhood did not check facts with him firstHuw Edwards has criticised Channel 5 for …
Arson attack on London volunteer ambulances being treated as antisemitic hate crime, police say
Met says four vehicles from Jewish community ambulance service damaged in suspected arson attack in Golders GreenFour ambulances belonging to …
HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will ‘exacerbate’ cost pressures for UK construction industry
Doubling tariffs on imported steel will raise cost of the metal when Iran war is already inflating steel and concrete …
Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds
Handful of billionaires gave huge sums in particular to media organisations that boosted rightwing politicians, says Liam Byrne MPMore than …
‘You can feel it’: South Yorkshire revival gathers pace as new industries move in
From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investmentIt has seen its …
Moma brand recalls porridge products over possible mice contamination
Customers told not to eat affected pot and sachet products and to return them to place of purchase for refundSeveral …
British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war
Accusations of intimidation and harassment within UK diaspora including ‘aggressive’ and ‘coercive’ videos onlineIranians living in the UK have expressed …