45 minutes ago Cop 29 live: new draft text criticised as ‘totally unacceptable and inadequate’

Text ‘decides’ on $250bn for developing countries by 2035 – but faces criticism from African Group of NegotiatorsA new text of the Cop29 deal has yet to emerge, but civil society activists have not given up hope, reports Damian Carrington, Guardian environment editor.Hilda Nakabuye, 27, from Fridays for Future campaign group in Uganda, said:We are holding on to hope. As a mother I am here to represent my people, my community, but also future generations that we hold close and dear to our hearts and why we are all in this fight. The ones least responsible for climate change undergo its worst effects.We know what power we hold: the power to act. We are in an emergency. This COP is all about the money, but communities on the ground are not seeing the money. When the climate hits we need to...

Politics

50 minutes ago UK private sector is contracting as firms give ‘thumbs down’ to the budget, hitting pound – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

57 minutes ago School suspends sisters for taking part in protest then 'dumps them at wrong farm'

Alice Hatt has been left "fuming" after a teacher at Sir James Smith's School in Camelford, Cornwall, drove her daughters to the wrong address after they were suspended from school

Events

63 minutes ago Amazon Black Friday deal offers millions of songs and Audible free for three months

Amazon Music Unlimited is the retail giant's answer to Spotify and Apple Music, and it's free for three months in a new Black Friday deal that also includes Audible at no extra cost

Economics

70 minutes ago Late Queen broke Christmas protocol to show her true feelings on Meghan Markle

A highly unusual move from the late Queen Elizabeth over the Christmas period a few years ago showed her real feelings about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a royal expert has claimed

Politics

72 minutes ago Tesco in new bid to provide millions of meals to households facing winter hardship

Britain's biggest supermarket is about to kick off its 12th Winter Food Collection, allowing a different way for shoppers to donate items to those in need ahead of the festive period

Politics

87 minutes ago ITV I'm A Celebrity 'feud' exposed as body language expert spots 'signs of conflict'

I'm A Celebrity favourite Danny Jones has been "masking some inner lack of patience" with his campmate Dean McCullough, according to a body language expert Judi James

Events

89 minutes ago BBC confirms Gary Lineker podcast details after Match of the Day departure

The BBC has announced details of a deal with Gary Lineker's production company, Goalhanger, as the former England striker prepares to leave Match Of The Day

Politics

91 minutes ago Cameron Smith opens up on Greg Norman phone call that led to £80million LIV Golf move

Cam Smith became one of the big names to make the move to LIV Golf back in 2022, with the Aussie making the switch just weeks after being crowned Open champion

Economics

96 minutes ago Guinness gadget that gives a 'perfect pint pour at home' cut to £20 in Black Friday sale

Take your at-home Guinness-drinking experience to the next level with this handy device.

Economics