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UK ministers have no plans to publish explosive report on climate crisis

The prime minister also announced the appointment of Madeleine Alessandri, a long-serving civil servant and the former head of the UK's joint intelligence committee, to be adviser on climate security . The JIC is the…

Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employers

The changes would mean criminal records for people detained when they were under 18 years old would no longer show up for life during checks carried out by employers. The Ministry of Justice has also launched a…

De grandes villes européennes demandent à l’UE d’interdire les filtres des cigarettes

“Autoriser des alternatives au plastique crée une faille dangereuse : les fabricants pourraient introduire de nouveaux matériaux qui échappent aux définitions techniques du plastique, tout en restant pratiquement aussi…

Some young disabled people to lose Pip in Milburn plan – but can apply to local fund

While those with the most severe needs' entitlement will be protected, others will be asked to apply for money for specific purposes rather than an ongoing payment. Under-25s will be no longer eligible to claim Pip and…

Parliament date set for 'summer of sex' debate

Dubbed the "summer of sex", the campaign was launched to push education about consent, respect and healthy relationships, with the aim of preventing abuse and violence, but has received a mixed response in Westminster.…

COP 31 : qu’attendre des négociations ?

Mais mis à part le Brésilien et quelques autres, de nombreux chefs d’Etats et de gouvernement, dont ceux de la France, de l’Allemagne ou de l’Inde ont fait l’impasse sur cette conférence sur le climat. Pourquoi ce choix…

How to stop Labour stealing our lunch on Europe

At the last general election, hustings for the Chelsea & Fulham seat were like no other. Eventual Labour winner Ben Coleman, incumbent Tory minister Greg Hands and I were all trying to ‘out-Europe’ each other on a church…

Wes Streeting did not wear skirt to remembrance ceremony

They were shared tens of thousands of times on Facebook and Instagram alongside captions criticising Mr Streeting for dressing this way for “such an important occasion”. But Mr Streeting did not wear a skirt, or hold a…

Farage was guest on Brand podcast after sexual assault investigation began

The Reform UK leader has criticised Labour for "cosying up to" and "promoting" Brand a decade ago, after the comedian was sentenced this week to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. It has now…

‘Blind spot’ no longer: Austria targets Russian espionage with new law

But espionage targeting other countries or international organizations is not covered in the same way, a loophole the government now wants to close. The proposed legislation would introduce prison sentences of up to five…