Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut but won’t ‘tell people how to run their lives’ The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s target for cutting greenhouse gases at the Cop29 talks in Azerbaijan. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Grocery inflation rises again as household supermarket trips hit four-year high Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago in October, up slightly on September’s 2% increase, Kantar said. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Wage growth slows further as unemployment rises – ONS The ONS said average regular earnings growth eased back to 4.8% in the three months to September. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Starmer to tell Cop29 that climate transition offers huge investment opportunity Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell the nearly 100 other delegations in Baku that Britain is returning to ‘responsible international engagement’. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
UN climate talks start as experts warn 2024 is heading for record heat Sir Keir Starmer is among the leaders heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the conference. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
UN climate talks start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return Cop29 is set to focus on finance, but will be overshadowed by the outcome of the US election. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Reeves to make pensions pitch in first Mansion House speech Her speech will come against a backdrop of criticism from the hospitality sector about changes to national insurance contributions. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024
‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Women and children among latest arrivals on small boats crossing Channel The latest figures bring the total for the year so far to 31,975. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Irish parliament dissolved for General Election Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Ghana in, Germany out of most common countries of birth for non-UK-born mothers India remained number one with Pakistan still in second place. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
More than 3,000 migrants crossed Channel in busiest fortnight so far this year A total of 3,197 people arrived in the UK between October 24 and November 6, according to latest Home Office data. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
Average UK house price hit record high in October, says Halifax The average house price surpassed a previous peak in June 2022 during the ‘race for space’. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
Abortion policy to blame for Harris defeat, head of UK Republicans group says Around 50 people attended an event in London to celebrate Donald Trump’s victory. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 What could a second Trump presidency mean for foreign affairs? Mr Trump has vowed to end wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 Global stock markets rally as Donald Trump takes victory in US election Strong gains in premarket trading in New York showed stocks on Wall Street look set for a fresh rally on Wednesday in response to the result.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 ‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 PM would ‘welcome’ Trump visit as ‘steadfast’ supporter of special relationship The Prime Minister congratulated the Republican politician on a ‘historic election victory’ after American voters returned him to the White House.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 More than 50 migrants rescued in Channel as bodies found at sea An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor’s office after the French coastguard found bodies in the water.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 What does a second Trump presidency mean for the UK? The economy and the approach to the conflict in Ukraine could risk diplomatic headaches for the UK.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 Live: World awaits result of US election Voting closed on Tuesday night in the tightly fought US presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 Live: Trump pledges ‘golden age of America’ as he nears US presidential victory The Republican candidate has won three key swing states in the presidential race against Democrat Kamala Harris.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 Polls begin to close in US elections, as Trump and Harris vie for presidency The Republican candidate is projected to win the states of Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia, while Ms Harris is expected to win Vermont.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 Obesity among children leaving primary school falls for third year in a row The data is from the Government’s national child measurement programme, which covers mainstream state-maintained schools in England.
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024 New car market fell 6% last month The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,288 new cars were registered in the month.