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Richest 1% emit as much CO2 as poorest two thirds of planet, says Oxfam report
Oxfam’s report, based on research with the Stockholm Environment Institute, assessed the consumption emissions of different income groups.
Pro-Palestinian protesters demand ceasefire outside Starmer’s constituency office
Crowds gathered and chanted ‘Keir Starmer’s a wasteman’ as part of a day of national action on Saturday.
Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law tells of ‘death and destruction’ in Gaza
Mr Yousaf said his brother-in-law is in a ‘terrible way’ as he continues to treat patients.
Hunt warns against fuelling inflation but hints at tax cuts for businesses
The Chancellor seemed to downplay speculation that income tax could be reduced in his autumn statement on Wednesday.
Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’ and adds Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’
Corbyn wrote in the left-wing Tribune magazine that “I deplore the targeting of all civilians”
Varadkar questions EU ‘double standards’ on Israel and Palestine
The Irish premier also said neither Shannon Airport, nor any other Irish airport, was being used by the US military to support Israel.
Russell Brand ‘interviewed under caution’ by Met Police
Scotland Yard said a man in his 40s was interviewed under caution in relation to three non-recent sexual offences.
‘It’s what dictators do’: Tory MP blasts plans to force-through Rwanda policy
Damien Green has lashed out at proposals to push Rwanda deportations over the line, comparing senior Tories to Xi and Putin...
People can’t get enough of Peter Hitchens being ridiculed in jail
The Daily Mail columnist was locked up with Britain's "naughtiest schoolboy", leading to some pretty hilarious encounters.