Trump Repeals Biden-Era Car Fuel Efficiency Rules
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
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Hong Kong fire spread by unsafe materials, 151 dead
Hong Kong officials reveal fire-retardant mesh and panels failed safety tests, contributing to a blaze that killed 151. City-wide inspections launched. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong Fire Survivor's Harrowing Tale of Survival
A survivor of Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire recounts his terrifying ordeal, phoning loved ones to say goodbye as he believed death was imminent. Read his incredible story of survival.
Major Fire at Historic Bury Building
A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.
Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
CBS News Standards Editor Quits Over Coverage Dispute
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
UK buildings face overhaul for 2°C temperature rise
Exclusive government analysis reveals Britain must urgently adapt its buildings and infrastructure to cope with permanent 2°C warming, with new construction standards and cooling requirements imminent.
Red Tractor farming scheme faces greenwashing allegations
UK's largest food assurance programme under fire from Advertising Standards Authority for misleading environmental messaging to supermarket shoppers
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors
Emergency crews work through the night after Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapse in East Java, with children among those trapped beneath debris as death toll rises.
Scottish Government escalates school defects battle to Supreme Court
The Scottish Government escalates its legal fight against construction giants over defective schools, seeking Supreme Court intervention in a £3 billion dispute affecting multiple Scottish councils.
Major fire engulfs historic cinema roof - emergency services battle blaze
Major emergency response as fire tears through roof of landmark cinema building, with dramatic plumes of smoke visible for miles across the city.
Child killed in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
A major Russian missile barrage on Kyiv has resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including a child, and caused a catastrophic fire at a key government building, marking one of the most severe attacks on the capital in recent weeks.
Major Fire in White City: 100 Firefighters Tackle Blaze
A massive fire tore through a four-storey building in White City, West London, prompting a major emergency response with 100 firefighters, 15 fire engines, and ambulance crews on the scene.
David Byrne's Secret London Romance & Music Comebacks
Exclusive details on Talking Heads legend David Byrne's new relationship in the capital, plus major returns from Saint Etienne and Metronomy. Your essential guide to London's cultural pulse.
Major Fire in Dundee City Centre Near Riverside Drive
Emergency services are battling a significant fire at a commercial property on South Ward Road in Dundee city centre. Thick black smoke is billowing across the area, with residents urged to avoid the scene and keep windows closed.
Family's 3-Year Garden Nightmare Over Abandoned Scaffolding
A British family has been trapped in their own home for three years, unable to use their garden due to dangerous, abandoned scaffolding erected by a neighbouring developer. Their desperate pleas for help have been ignored, exposing a shocking failure in t
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