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Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to net zero by 2050 following the government’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences while supporting energy workers through the transition.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change as a top election concern, yet most want leaders to address environmental policy, according to polling in key swing states.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
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US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The U.S. has requested the Philippine government extradite a Filipino church leader accused of child sex trafficking and fraud. Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, who leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, is wanted to face trial in America.
A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
A Tibetan studies conference scheduled for later this month in Nepal has been canceled after government officials requested the organizers not hold the event, with no reason provided.
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
In India’s Kochi city, the last remaining members of the Cochin Jewish community work to preserve centuries-old heritage as most community members have emigrated to Israel since the 1950s.
What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
British households will receive a six-month VAT exemption on electricity starting October 1st, saving approximately £45 annually on average under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost of living initiative.
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
UK households will be permitted to install plug-in balcony solar panels from 27 August, following government legislation changes allowing major retailers to sell the DIY systems for the first time.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudulent emails impersonating Spotify are deceiving users into providing login and payment details on cloned websites, enabling criminals to attempt unauthorized transactions.
Some high-earning investors will soon owe taxes on years of deferred capital gains
High-earning investors face a significant tax bill at year-end as the deferral period for Opportunity Zone investments expires, affecting roughly $75 billion in deferred gains.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Scammers are sending fake RingGo parking fee texts with malicious links designed to steal financial details and personal information from drivers.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2026 — in one chart
Consumer prices rose 3.4% annually in July, down slightly from June, as inflation moderated broadly despite sharply elevated energy costs stemming from U.S.-Iran conflict.
SoftBank gets $8.2 billion boost from Intel as OpenAI takes a backseat
SoftBank reported first-quarter profit of 2.2 billion dollars, beating expectations, bolstered by a 1.3 trillion yen gain on Intel shares while Vision Funds saw modest gains.
Rheinmetall stock volatile after trimming guidance as Germany’s F126 warship cancellation hits sales outlook
Rheinmetall trimmed its 2026 sales guidance by 300 million euros after Germany cancelled its F126 warship program, though the defense firm still posted 39% sales growth in the first half.
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox Corp. reported advertising revenue surged 78% to $1.92 billion, driven largely by FIFA World Cup coverage this summer and growth in its free streaming service Tubi.