11 h. ago Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self

Vivergo Fuels says it will have to close its Hull plant after the decision not to provide financial backing.

Economics

15 h. ago Hundreds of UK supermarkets could close as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's issued warnings

Supermarkets across the UK could be under threat, with a new government financial plan set to affect hundreds of branches across the UK – apart from two well known shops

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31 h. ago Texas Democrats say they are prepared to return to state after two

Chair of state’s house Democratic caucus said they will return once California submits new congressional map to offset losses in TexasUS politics live – latest updatesTexas Democrats said on Thursday they are prepared to return to the state under certain conditions, ending a nearly two-week-long effort to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would add five GOP seats.The lawmakers said they would return as long as the legislature ends its first special session on Friday, which Republicans have said they plan to do. Texas’s governor, Greg Abbott, has said he will immediately call another special session. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago NGOs call for end to Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of aid – Middle East crisis live

More than 100 international NGOs sign letter saying more than 60 requests to bring in food, water and items for shelter were denied by authorities in July aloneThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has just issued a warning on X, saying that soaring temperatures in Gaza are now above 40°C, making an already dire humanitarian situation “far worse”.“With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing,” the agency said in a post on X. It added that bombardments and forced displacement continue, while limited electricity and fuel mean there is “no relief from the extreme heat”.Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state and continues the many steps we are taking on the ground as part of the de facto sovereignty plan that we began implementing with the establishment of the government.After decades of international pressure and freezes, we are breaking conventions and connecting Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem. This is Zionism at its best – bui...

Events

43 h. ago £400m flagship Welsh project needs more money to become reality

The Welsh Government may need to put more money into the planned Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Economics

54 h. ago UN rejects plans by Sudan's paramilitary group for a rival government amid civil war

The U.N. Security Council has rejected plans by Sudan’s paramilitary group to establish a rival government in areas it controls

Events

54 h. ago Brazil's Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to support local exporters affected by U.S. tariffs

Economics

62 h. ago Government take action on Sheffield Wednesday crisis as Owls fans plan 'funeral march'

Sheffield Wednesday fans will step up protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri this weekend while the government has responded to concerns over the club's future

Politics

3 d. ago Lithuania to teach thousands, including schoolchildren, how to build and pilot drones

Lithuania's government plans to open nine drone training centers to teach thousands of people, including schoolchildren, skills in flying and building drones

Society

3 d. ago Government hires advisers to plan for potential Thames Water collapse

The embattled water company has been at threat of both nationalisation and collapse as its investors and creditors scramble to keep the group afloat.

Politics

3 d. ago Thames Water crisis plan drawn up by the Government in case of potential collapse

The environment secretary has signed off the appointment of FTI Consulting to assist with contingency planning for putting Britain's biggest water supplier into a special administration regime amid spiralling debts.

Politics

3 d. ago Bellway buys up land but warns over local council planning delays

The housebuilder said the industry stands to benefit from the Government’s recent planning reforms.

Events

4 d. ago Spain's leftist government orders town to scrap its plan to ban Islamic festivals, declaring it 'racist'

The ban was supported by Spain's conservative People's Party (PP), who said it sought to 'promote and preserve the traditional value' of the area.

Politics

4 d. ago New call for UK Government to scrap planned State Pension age rise to 68

The New State Pension age is set to start rising to 67 from next year.

Politics

4 d. ago What the end of 'backyard' beauty treatments means for your injectable appointments

The government has outlined plans for aesthetic procedure regulation in England – here's what it means for you

Politics

5 d. ago Watch: Netanyahu claims government’s plan to take over Gaza City is ‘best way’ to end war

Watch the moment Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that his government’s plan to take control of Gaza City is the “best way” to end the war — a move that has prompted the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency meeting.

Politics

5 d. ago Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza deepens rift between government and IDF | Lorenzo Tondo

Israelis are united behind the army, and a clash with the military could have irreparable consequences for the administrationIsrael’s decision to approve a plan to occupy the Gaza Strip has reportedly deepened tensions between the government and the country’s military leadership, while also exposing fresh fractures within the army’s senior ranks and straining relations with reservists summoned for what could become the most dangerous phase of the war.According to Israeli media reports, a bruising week of leaks and public recriminations has laid bare the rift between Israel’s political leaders and its military high command. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Foreign criminals to be deported from UK immediately after sentencing

Offenders would be barred from re-entering the country under new government plans

Events

5 d. ago Foreign criminals to be deported from England immediately after sentencing

Offenders would be barred from re-entering England and Wales under new government plans

Events

6 d. ago Foreign criminals convicted in UK to be deported immediately under new plans

Deported offenders will be barred from re-entering UK and measures will apply to those in custody too to cut costsMost foreign criminals convicted by a UK court will be deported immediately, instead of 30% of the way through their prison sentences, under plans announced by the government.The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has proposed a change in legislation that will give the government the power to deport most foreign prisoners as soon as they are convicted and incarcerated. Continue reading...

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