1 hour ago As the UK looks to invest in nuclear, here’s what it could mean for Britain’s environment

In this week’s newsletter: The government’s bid to speed up nuclear construction could usher in sweeping deregulation, with experts warning of profound consequences for nature• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken.But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely huge row with the EU.2025 ‘virtually certain’ to be second- or third-hottest year on record, EU data showsJust 0.001% hold three times the wealth of the poorest half of humanity, report finds‘Even the animals seem confused’: a retreating Kashmir glacier is creating an entire new world in its wake Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Lord Alan Sugar's first Apprentice star 'REVEALED' as Geordie Shore firecracker Roxanne Hamedi

Lord Alan Sugar's first Apprentice star is reportedly Geordie Shore's Roxanne Hamedi. 

Events

16 h. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell drops baby name 'clue' as she and Joe Sugg show off son's nursery

It was in September that the Strictly Come Dancing star and the YouTuber announced that they are expecting their first child

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18 h. ago Good Morning Britain star announces ITV exit after 10 years and fans are gutted

The Good Morning Britain star confirmed the news on social media

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18 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI start-up’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI startup’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard confirm break from ITV show

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement at the end of Thursday's show

Culture

19 h. ago ITV This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announce break from show

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement on Thursday

Culture

19 h. ago Gogglebox signs up two Celebrity Traitors stars as MAFS icon lands special role

Celebrity Gogglebox is back on Channel 4 this week with an episode for Stand Up To Cancer

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20 h. ago Gogglebox signs up two Celebrity Traitors stars and they make their debut soon

Two stars from Celebrity Traitors are reuniting as Channel 4's Gogglebox returns for Stand Up To Cancer

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20 h. ago Channel 4 makes big Gogglebox announcement as two more stars join show

Two TV favourites have signed up to Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4

Politics

21 h. ago This Morning star marks 'very special' milestone minutes into ITV show

This Morning star Cat Deeley made a special announcement at the start of Thursday's show

Culture

21 h. ago Good Morning Britain star shares marriage announcement after 'tough year'

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold shared some exciting wedding news during the ITV breakfast show on Thursday 11 December.

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22 h. ago ITV This Morning star makes 'very special' announcement minutes into show

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard celebrated a special occasion on Thursday

Culture

22 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star announces 'big news' as he lands new ITV role with wife

Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife have made an exciting career move

Culture

23 h. ago Kelvin and Liz Fletcher fans send support as couple announce 'big' news

Fletcher's Family Farm stars Liz and Kelvin Fletcher have made a hugely exciting announcement, and fans are over the moon

Politics

23 h. ago Loose Women star announces exit after 8 years as ITV makes cuts

A Loose Women star has confirmed they're leaving after eight years as ITV removes the show's live studio audience

Politics

23 h. ago Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz supported as couple make joint announcement

Fletcher's Family Farm stars Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have announced an exciting new special

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23 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain star makes 'joyous' wedding announcement

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold shared the happy news during Thursday's show.

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24 h. ago Good Morning Britain star announces wedding news after 'perfect weekend'

Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold announced some exciting wedding news on the programme today.

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