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Burnham renews 2050 net zero pledge amid criticism of green priorities
At COP31 in Turkey, the Prime Minister names a climate security representative and urges industry to make the transition affordable across all incomes
Prime Minister links renewables investment surge to Energy Independence Bill
The newly introduced legislation aims to cut household bills, remove standing charges and expand community-backed clean power
UK’s first significant cold snap could send rural temperatures below −5°C
Yellow cold health alerts cover north-west England and the West Midlands, while snow is likely to remain confined to Highland hilltops
Bomb alert halts London–Paris Eurostar services as trespasser disrupts Gatwick trains
Gatwick lines reopen after a trespass incident, but cancellations and hour-long delays persist as separate faults disrupt other London routes
Oil spill closes 18 beaches on Kent’s Thanet coast
Dog walkers urged to avoid affected areas in Margate and Ramsgate as council officers investigate the spill’s unidentified source
Ring revives home security drone with a cloud-powered design
The $249.99 flying camera shifts navigation to the cloud, cutting hardware requirements but forcing an emergency landing whenever the internet connection fails
Eric Schmidt’s former partner claims he promised her 5% of his Anthropic stake
His holding is expected to be worth $15bn on paper at next week’s flotation; emails show Michelle Ritter’s involvement, but not the alleged promise.
Huang reportedly had another affair, this time with a senior Nvidia executive
Shares fall around 8% in pre-market trading as reports say directors are considering removing the founder, putting more than $350 billion in market value at risk
Huang could lose Nvidia role over reported affair with woman suspected of spying
US reports say the board is considering a successor, with Ian Buck and Colette Kress the leading names as Nvidia weighs how to divide its founder’s responsibilities.
Alice Huang, spy suspect who had affair with Nvidia chief, returns to China, Bloomberg reports
She is reportedly in Beijing with Chinese security officials’ knowledge and apparently under their protection, as Nvidia’s board investigates allegations that could cost Jensen Huang his job.
King urges Cop31 leaders to deliver action, not promises
In a written message to the Antalya summit, Charles says future generations will judge leaders by their decisions as communities endure severe weather
Walliams accused of grooming girls as young as 15 as minister urges media reform
Walliams denies wrongdoing as Ian Murray identifies non-disclosure agreements and fear of career damage as barriers to reporting misconduct
Starmer joins Macron-led call to coordinate international AI safety standards
Britain’s Artificial Intelligence Security Institute contributes expertise ahead of summit discussions and the UK’s Group of Twenty presidency
Burnham backs Black English and Asian English census tick boxes
The Greater Manchester mayor draws cross-party praise for supporting explicit recognition of English identity alongside Black or Asian ethnicity
Healey backs Heathrow third runway as £33bn scheme faces investor deadline
The Department for Transport is still assessing the project as Heathrow warns that planning and regulatory problems could cause a four-year delay
Emily in Paris final-season teaser brings Emily and Gabriel together in Greece
The sixth and final season arrives on 24 December, with Emily facing a choice between romance, ambition and her life in France
Russian ambassador Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly in Washington
The loss of Moscow’s top diplomat in the United States leaves a communication gap during efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war
Victoria Beckham reportedly moves to give Brooklyn control of his name trademark
The planned handover follows Brooklyn’s disputed allegation of pre-wedding pressure, but there is no sign of an immediate reconciliation
Huang reportedly had second relationship, with Nvidia vice-president, as board weighs removal
The alleged relationship with a direct report follows an earlier affair admission; a shareholder lawsuit adds a separate dispute over investor disclosures.
British businesses face rising export costs and supply chain pressures, ONS finds
The ONS Business Insights and Conditions Survey finds a significant proportion of trading businesses facing higher export costs and supply chain difficulties amid persistent international logistics disruption and changing trade barriers.
Five universities launch UK Quantum SuperConnector to bring research to market
The UK Quantum SuperConnector brings together five leading British universities to help domestic quantum research move towards commercial use and market readiness.
Betfred will not renew sponsorship of all five British Classics, citing tax rises
The bookmaker says successive Treasury increases in remote gaming and betting duties have put financial pressure on its title sponsorship of the 2,000 Guineas, 1,000 Guineas, Derby, Oaks and St Leger.
HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Oslo for security talks after strike drone milestone
The Royal Navy flagship’s visit for talks on northern European defence and security follows a fortnight of operations that included the first launch of strike drones from a British aircraft carrier at sea.
Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4% as energy prices increase
The Monetary Policy Committee voted for a quarter-point increase, citing a further substantial rise in international energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict, with consumer price inflation projected to approach 5% by the middle of next year.
High Court orders greater disclosure on government AI contracts
Departments must provide greater transparency about suppliers and disclose algorithmic impact assessments for public-sector artificial intelligence contracts.
Home Office expands digital border checks and electronic travel authorisation
Digital pre-clearance and biometric checks have been introduced at all major British international airports and ferry ports to strengthen immigration tracking and border security.
ONS reports modest retail growth and stable consumer confidence ahead of winter
October retail volumes remained resilient across the UK, supported by steady household spending and a slight easing in food price inflation, Office for National Statistics indicators show.
Welsh Government launches funding programme to upgrade South Wales rail links
Transport ministers in Cardiff announced a significant capital funding package intended to shorten commuter journeys and support industrial regeneration through better connections between Swansea, Cardiff and Newport.
Home Office extends electronic travel authorisations for visitors to the UK
The latest phase of the UK's digital border programme extends mandatory authorisation requirements to all arrivals who do not need a visa, with the aim of strengthening immigration enforcement and security screening at major airports.
Scottish Government announces emergency housing investment to tackle urban homelessness
First Minister John Swinney announced capital funding to accelerate social housing construction and refurbish vacant properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee as Scottish councils face severe homelessness pressures.
Northern Ireland Executive reaches cross-party agreement on public sector pay and budgets
Stormont leaders finalised a comprehensive fiscal agreement in Belfast, settling longstanding pay disputes and restoring normal budgetary operations across Northern Ireland's health, education and transport departments.
Carmakers commit fresh investment to West Midlands electric vehicle supply chain
Major global carmakers confirmed capital commitments to retool factories in Birmingham and Coventry, securing thousands of skilled engineering jobs and expanding battery cell production across the English Midlands.
Ed Miliband approves major North Sea wind farm off Aberdeen
The development forms part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's clean energy strategy, which aims to power millions of British homes and accelerate the decarbonisation of national infrastructure.
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