Sunak delays petrol car ban in shift on green policies
The prime minister claims the changes will support “hard-pressed families” but opponents accuse him of “selling out”. Source: BBC News
Fall in students accepted into university in UK
Applications also fell, after demand grew in the pandemic – and the acceptance rate remains about 85%. Source: BBC News
UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall
But the majority of mortgage holders, three quarters of homeowners, are on fixed-rate deals, which shields them from the current interest rates rises, though about 800,000 deals will end by the end of this year and 1.6 million more will do so next year. Source: BBC News
Huddersfield Town 2-2 Stoke City: Neil Warnock bows out as Terriers boss with draw
Neil Warnock had to settle for a Huddersfield equaliser to end his second successful reign as Terriers boss Neil Warnock had to settle for a point in his final game as Huddersfield Town boss as the Terriers were held at home by Stoke City. But, despite having taken an early lead, Huddersfield had to come […]
Could Rishi Sunak's green review threaten UK net zero?
The prime minister has rolled back some net zero policies, but says he’s still committed to targets. Source: BBC News
Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are 'horrendous'
Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. Source: BBC News
Don’t falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak
The New Conservatives group – made up of recently elected MPs – have praised Mr Sunak for taking a “common sense” approach but one of Mr Johnson’s former ministers, Tory MP Sir Simon Clarke, said the possible move felt “like an unnecessary misstep and a misreading of where the British people are on the issue”. […]
Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm
Last May, the Armenian prime minister was quoted as saying his country would be ready to recognise Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan in return for the security of the ethnic Armenian population. “The 86,600 sq km of Azerbaijan’s territory includes Nagorno-Karabakh,” Mr Pashinyan was quoted as saying, referring to Azerbaijan as a whole. Source: BBC […]
Flood warnings as rain leaves homes in Wales without power
Cuts hit hundreds of homes in south and west Wales as flooding affects the roads and train service. Source: BBC News
Spain players agree to end boycott before Nations League games
Victor Francos answers questions from reporters Most of the Spain women’s team have agreed to end their boycott, says Spanish secretary of state for sports Victor Francos. The agreement was reached at 05:00 local time on Wednesday after more than seven hours of meetings. Two of the 23 players called up for this month’s Nations […]