4 h. ago Conservatives to take UK out of ECHR if it wins election, Badenoch announces

Shadow attorney general Baron Wolfson of Tredegar KC tells Tory leader ECHR restricts Government policy but warns withdrawal is not a ‘panacea’.

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12 h. ago Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power

Billionaire Andrej Babiš hands out doughnuts on first day of voting as polls predict his ANO party will winCzechs have begun voting in an election likely to oust their centre-right government, with polls favouring the populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to return to power on pledges to raise wages and improve growth while reducing aid for Ukraine.The change would boost Europe’s populist anti-immigration camp and could complicate consensus on climate policies in a country where no sitting government has won a second term since 1996. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election

In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations press conferences, in swanky auditoriums and at sticky socialist dance parties, one word was on everyone’s lips at this year’s Climate Week NYC: affordability.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, said under that under President Trump the United States is “returning to commonsense energy policies that focus on affordability”. The former energy secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Democrats must focus on renewable power’s ability to shrink power bills to win elections. And supporters of the almost certainly soon-to-be New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, trumpeted their efforts to link green policies with efforts to lower city residents’ rent and make transit affordable.Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayUK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour ...

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37 h. ago Simple ways to stay warm without turning the heating on to keep winter energy bills down

Energy bills have now gone up which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity this winter.

Events

38 h. ago ‘Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so,’ Danish PM warns European leaders summit – Europe live

More than 45 leaders meet in Copenhagen for the seventh summit of the European Political Community European Council president António Costa opens his speech with congratulations for Moldova and its president Maia Sandu for the win of pro-European forces in last weekend’s parliamentary elections there.He also congratulates the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for their recent peace deal.“I know that for some of you, the threat from Russia is very clear and very present. For others, it still seems further away, but none of us can no longer be naive. The war was never just about Ukraine. It is about Europe, all our nations, all our citizens, our values and our freedom.”“Please just take one look at the history of our continent, from the expansion of the Russian Empire to Soviet tanks rolling across several borders during the cold war, shattering hopes of freedom. Recent history tells us the exact same story. So why shouldn’t it happen again? Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Could Nigel Farage really win the next election? Here’s what the polls say

Reform’s lead is persistent but pollsters themselves point out that their models come with significant uncertaintyUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has spent his political career disrupting the political order, but with Reform UK’s popularity on the rise, some in Westminster believe he could be on course to pull off the greatest political earthquake in modern British political history.Not only have recent polls pointed to Reform effectively replacing the Conservatives as the main opposition, some have even suggested Farage could enter Downing Street if such support is maintained at the next election. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Gabon’s president's party wins most seats in first legislative elections since 2023 coup

Gabon’s president's party has won the most seats in the first round of the country’s legislative elections

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3 d. ago OVO Energy to give away free boilers and electric blankets from October 1

OVO Energy has announced a new support package for customers struggling to heat their homes this winter, with free electric blankets and boilers up for grabs

Science

4 d. ago Uswitch giving 25 hours of free electricity to all customers with a smart meter this winter

Households are set to spend an extra £77 a month on energy in winter

Economics

5 d. ago A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird election

New Zealand’s annual bird election has crowned the kārearea, or New Zealand falcon, as Bird of the Year

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5 d. ago Fresh blow for Sir Keir Starmer as half of Labour members don't want him at next election

The latest numbers come after a YouGov poll revealed Reform would be on the brink of winning an outright majority if an election were held tomorrow and Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham leads Sir Keir by 50 points

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5 d. ago SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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5 d. ago Starmer brands Reform UK’s migration plan ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’

Sir Keir said he believes Labour can ‘pull this round’ as a poll suggested Nigel Farage could be on course for a landslide win in the next general election

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5 d. ago Warning issued to anyone using electric blanket to save on heating bills

The ever-increasing cost of living has many of us looking for ways to save money, and as the mercury drops, using an electric blanket is a popular way to keep winter bills low

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer says 'a lot of hard work to do' as polls point to Reform win in general election

A recent poll indicated Reform leader Nigel Farage could be on course for Downing Street

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6 d. ago Cardiff City ratings as defender flawless, winger electric and star man comes into his own

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in 2-0 win over the Latics

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6 d. ago Prime Minister dubs Reform UK 'an enemy' ahead of Labour Party conference

The latest polling has placed Nigel Farage as the most likely politician to be the next prime minister, with Reform currently on track to win the most parliamentary seats if an election were held, according to YouGov

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7 d. ago Energy firm to give out free electric blankets and home efficiency kits this winter

The energy firm is providing a £56 million support package for this winter, which includes free electric blankets, smart sockets, and home efficiency kits

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7 d. ago Nigel Farage on course to be PM as Labour faces worst drubbing since 1930s, poll finds

Polling by YouGov suggests Nigel Farage's Reform would win 311 seats in a general election, with Labour slumping to just 144 and the Tories slipping into fourth behind the Lib Dems

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8 d. ago Essential bedroom cleaning task you need to do before turning the heating on or risk a £150 bill 

BLEEDING radiators, checking for draughts and moving furniture around are all jobs to do ahead of warming up your home in winter.  But did you know you should be cleaning your mattress, too? Especially if you have an electric blanket or like sleeping in a warm bedroom throughout the winter.  Fabulous spoke exclusively to Hannah...

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