UK Politics

Britain’s next election could be a climate change culture war

— An argument over London’s ultra-low emissions zone threatens to engulf UK politics and the next general election.

COVID-19

COVID cases rising, UK in the dark about virus future

— The UK is facing a growing problem with COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and many surveillance studies tracking infection levels have ended. This is leaving the country in the dark about how COVID may play out in the months ahead, as experts say a new wave of the virus is under way.

Tech

Twitter’s rebrand to X shifts the focus to Musk’s ‘everything app’ plans but here’s why he might have moved too early

— Elon Musk has completed the ultimate act of disruption to Twitter by rebranding the platform. Here’s what that means for the future of the company and its users.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 5 August 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

Niger Coup

Niger coup: West African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

— The coup in Niger has the potential to further destabilise the whole of West Africa.

UK Politics

Rishi Sunak’s green backtracking contrasts strongly with previous prime ministers’ efforts

— Past prime ministers could afford to talk big on climate change – but now the impact of the environmental crisis is manifestly real, Rishi Sunak can’t afford to appease those who oppose green policies.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 4 August 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

Climate Change

We asked the British public what they really think about net zero – here’s what we found

— Research found people were not confident about the government’s leadership in meeting net zero.

OPINION

Another Trump indictment, the biggest one

— Former President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit for sparking a violent mob on January 6, 2021. His lawyers are desperate to find a way to escape the legal trouble. The lawsuit document reveals the shocking details of Trump’s actions and words. It is more thrilling than any Netflix show.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 3 August 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

UK Politics

The UK’s top financial influencers skew Conservative – which helps explain why Keir Starmer’s Labour is so anxious about uncosted spending pledges

— Labour is divided over whether it will win over voters by promising more public investment or by proving it is economically restrained.

Housing Crisis

Homelessness in England has reached record levels

— Without state investment, strategic consideration and political support, the lessons learned since the start of the pandemic on the importance to society of a place to call home will be lost.

Front Pages

Front pages 📰 2 August 2023

— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.

Environment

Sunak defends North Sea oil and gas licences

— Rishi Sunak said new licences for oil and gas in the North Sea are consistent with the government’s net zero target and reduced carbon emissions compared to importing oil and gas.

UK Economy

How UBI could save the NHS billions

— New research shows that universal basic income (UBI) could save the NHS billions by preventing mental and physical health problems. UBI could also boost the economy and reduce inequality.

Climate Change

How a COVID-19 survivor funded a crucial Indigenous gathering

— A British farmer donated £100,000 to fund a meeting of Brazil’s Indigenous people in the Amazon, motivated by his climate concerns, his near-death experience with COVID-19, and his respect for Indigenous wisdom.