Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4% to 3.75% as inflation falls. This is the lowest level since January 2023. Read the full analysis.
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Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
EU Summit to Decide on €90bn Ukraine Loan from Russian Assets
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
UK's £570m Erasmus Return Sparks Labour Rejoin Fears
Labour's plan to rejoin the Erasmus scheme for £570m a year ignites internal party conflict over Brexit reversal. Key figures push Starmer towards closer EU ties.
Labour's £6bn Erasmus deal fuels Brexit 'betrayal' claims
Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of 'throwing billions away' after signing the UK up to the EU's Erasmus scheme at triple the pre-Brexit cost. Critics blast the move as a stealthy Brexit reversal.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Russia targets Belgian leaders over frozen assets for Ukraine
Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
Australia's failed COP31 bid costs millions
Australia faces millions in costs from its failed COP31 climate conference bid. Discover the financial fallout and political criticism. Read the full investigation.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 Reaches Climate Deal After All-Night Brazil Talks
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Australia's Cop31 bid fails but Bowen gains key role
Australia's bid to host Cop31 climate summit collapses but Chris Bowen secures pivotal negotiations presidency in creative Turkey deal that could salvage UN climate talks.
Climate crisis reshapes daily American life
From dried-up fishing spots to cancelled campfires, discover how climate change subtly transforms everyday American life. Share your personal climate story with The Guardian.
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action at UN talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
COP30 climate talks enter critical ministerial phase
UN climate talks shift into high gear as government ministers take over negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. Key issues include fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance for developing nations.
Major climate protests at COP30 halfway point
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Protesters block COP30 climate talks entrance
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit Demanding Action
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
Trump's influence felt at COP30 climate summit
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
Starmer's stumble at COP30 amid Net Zero criticism
Sir Keir Starmer narrowly avoided an embarrassing fall arriving at the global climate summit, where he faces criticism after admitting the 'climate consensus has gone' while pushing Labour's green agenda.
COP30: The Key Players in Climate Showdown
As world leaders gather for the critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, discover the key nations and blocs shaping our planet's future. From climate laggards to green pioneers, we break down what each major player really wants from these high-stakes negot
Earth's hottest 12 months breaks temperature records
New climate data reveals our planet has experienced its warmest year-long period on record, pushing past critical temperature boundaries and signalling urgent climate action is needed.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
China's COP30 Strategy: Xi Backs Global South Climate Demands
Beijing signals major climate policy shift as President Xi Jinping advocates for developing nations' interests in UN address, positioning China as environmental champion ahead of crucial Brazil summit.
UN: Triple hottest years risk irreversible climate damage
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
Brazil Climate Talks Spark Hope for 1.5°C Goal
As world leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks, new analysis reveals a potential pathway to revive the fading Paris Agreement target. Discover why experts say this summit could mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change.
Lula's stark COP30 warning to world leaders on climate
Brazil's President Lula delivers a powerful message at COP30, exposing the harsh truths about global climate inaction while challenging wealthy nations to honour their commitments.
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