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UK 'woefully unprepared' to face wildfires, MPs warn - as UN issues climate target warning

Exceeding a key global climate target is now "imminent and unavoidable", United Nations (UN) scientists have warned.

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Watch: BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing

BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.

Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post

A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?

Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisisUK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North SeaNils Pratley: Jackdaw approval is a step towards a grownup North Sea...

Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations

Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72mA senior Reform UK official raised questions about whether major donations from billionaire back...

UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for RiyadhRAF Typhoon fighters are to be used in efforts to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by...

Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners

Jackdaw gasfield announcement signals UK’s commitment to North Sea industry but undermines green credentialsWhat does the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?The Jackdaw gasfield will be given the g...

Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident

Counter-terrorism police say 24 and 25-year-old from central London detained under 2023 National Security ActCounter-terrorism police have re-arrested two men from central London accused of helping Ir...

Covid inquiry report shows why culture of care workers being undervalued must end, says Andy Burnham – as it happened

The prime minister endorses report that says the adult social care sector has been under-recognisedBadenoch says Britain needs tax cuts.We need to get out of the way of job creators who make our count...

Man charged with attack on Australia MP to face court

Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds

Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’Government failures caused Covid-19 to spread “like wildfire” among vulnerable and...

Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal

Stricken UK water supplier lines up John Hutton as independent chair designate if takeover goes aheadThe group of Thames Water creditors pursuing a £10bn rescue deal for Britain’s largest water suppli...

Ex-Greens co-leader urges council groups to reject Zionism policy

Exclusive: Adrian Ramsay calls conference motion a distraction and says councillors should maintain coalitions where possibleAdrian Ramsay, the former co-leader of the Greens, has urged his party’s co...

Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms

Latest ONS data presents mixed picture amid slump in job vacancies and analysts warning labour market is ‘running on idle’Healey to reject calls to raise CGT in budgetUnemployment in the UK has fallen...

Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget

Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the TreasuryJohn Healey will not raise capital gains tax in next week’s budget, despite previous...

Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded

BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.

Who exactly will be affected by the UK review of benefits for young people?

Around one in eight 16- to 24-year-olds are ‘Neet’ – and Alan Milburn is hinting that the overhaul of their support may be controversialWith nearly 1 million young people not in education, employment...

New Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’

Transport hub will offer through trains between Leeds and Manchester with ‘turn-up-and-go’ serviceA new railway station will be built in Bradford to “transform how people travel across the north”, th...

'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'

Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.