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Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is pressing Labour to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel firms by 2027, three years ahead of schedule, amid rising winter energy bills.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity infrastructure investment and lower energy costs for consumers and businesses across Britain.
Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick opens door to January signings ahead of planned defensive rebuild
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says the club will pursue transfer opportunities in January, with plans to strengthen the defence after a summer focused on midfield acquisitions.
TV tonight: Quentin Tarantino makes a rare appearance on Graham Norton’s sofa
Quentin Tarantino returns to The Graham Norton Show after more than a decade away, appearing alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Colin Farrell, and Gemma Chan to discuss his latest project.
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How this summer may have been when climate change felt real
The Midlands experienced extreme weather in 2026 including prolonged rain, drought, heatwaves, and wildfires, prompting residents and authorities to recognize climate change’s immediate impact on their region.
The American “cheetah” wasn’t a cheetah at all
New genomic research reveals that Miracinonyx trumani, the extinct North American predator known as the American cheetah, was actually a close relative of the puma with remarkably diverse hunting strategies across its range.
Giant new dinosaur discovered beneath construction site in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil have identified a new 20-meter-long dinosaur species that lived 120 million years ago, offering insights into how giant dinosaurs dispersed across ancient continents during the Cretaceous period.
Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood
University of Maryland researchers identified toxin-blocking proteins in rattlesnake blood that could lead to more powerful antivenoms for treating deadly snakebites worldwide.
Astronomers detect ancient hydrogen signal that could help map the Universe
Astronomers used South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope to directly detect a faint hydrogen signal from billions of light-years away, demonstrating a new method for mapping the Universe’s structure.
Dark energy debunked? Cosmic acceleration may be an illusion
A new analysis challenges the widely accepted theory of cosmic acceleration driven by dark energy, suggesting evidence for the effect may be weaker than previously thought.
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
A new study analyzing volcanic rocks in Colombia suggests the collision between Central and South America occurred earlier than previously thought, before approximately 10 million years ago.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining GP practices, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in one location to serve over 15,000 residents.
Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed her diagnosis of polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer, and is speaking publicly to raise awareness about the disease and its management.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record demand across emergency services during England’s summer heatwaves, with nearly 7.3 million A&E attendances and over 2.4 million ambulance callouts.
Platinum-based chemotherapy in childhood causes mutations that age the liver
Platinum-based chemotherapy used to treat childhood liver cancer causes hundreds of mutations in healthy liver cells, potentially accelerating aging and raising long-term disease risk.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using a specialized microscope to study inflammatory bowel disease, hoping to understand the disease mechanisms and develop better treatments for the incurable condition.