4 hours ago Sick note Britain! Business chiefs urge Labour to end UK's worklessness crisis

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said that claimants had a 'responsibility' to take a job or engage with training programmes in return for their benefits.

Economics

5 hours ago As Cop29 wraps up and the climate crisis gathers pace, Australia’s dash for gas is confounding | Bill Hare

Nearly all observers believe Chris Bowen is strongly committed to action. Most agree that can’t be said for his partyCop29 in Baku has concluded but its outcome is disappointing – in many dimensions. Its decisions on finance – agreeing that the developed world would provide US$300bn a year by 2035 – come nowhere close to what’s needed. Ultimately, it may even be poisonous because of its lack of ambition and muddled scope – it does not even cover loss and damage.Baku saw little sense of urgency or increased climate action, despite the universal message from scientific studies, including the Climate Action Tracker. Our global update this year found that in the last three years there’s been virtually no improvement in either action on the ground, nor ambition to take action in the future. ...

Society

5 hours ago Joe Rogan accused of spreading 'Russian propaganda' by Ukrainian legend Wladimir Klitschko over 'WW3' claims

The podcast host - and UFC color commentator - recently accused president Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to 'start World War III'.

Politics

5 hours ago Labour's Budget tax bomb will hit growth, investment and jobs, business chiefs warn

The CBI says that the £25billion National Insurance raid has pushed industries such as retail and hospitality into 'crisis containment' while other sectors are now focusing on 'damage control'.

Events

6 hours ago ROSS CLARK: Poor countries exploit climate panic to press us for easy cash

On the basis that the new deal agreed at COP29 will mean a trebling in existing climate aid, we may presume that UK taxpayers are now going to be stumping up around £6 billion a year.

Politics

7 hours ago Cop29 climate deal worth £240BILLION is finally struck but excludes China

Developed countries including the UK, US and EU nations agreed to pay $300billion (£239billion) a year - up from the $100billion they pay now.

Economics

7 hours ago Heartbreaking update in case of teen girl who went missing from school in 1973

A heartbreaking breakthrough has finally solved a 50-year mystery after a teen went missing from school in 1973.

Events

7 hours ago Gary Neville claims the 'pressure is on Arsenal' after Man City's crisis continues

Mikel Arteta’s side ended four-game winless run with 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest

Events

8 hours ago Hospices across Scotland warn of funding crisis as Ayrshire chief joins call for funding support

Tracy Flynn, CEO of the Ayrshire Hospice, is among those leading calls for more financial help.

Events