Greenpeace threatens legal action over UK failure to meet fuel poverty targets
Government plans to upgrade energy efficiency of homes will help only 5.8% of fuel poor households by 2030, campaign group claimsGreenpeace is threatening to take legal action against the government as it emerged a target to lift millions of struggling…
Students should be told of university course job prospects, says commission
Social Mobility Commission says students should be informed of ‘earnings implications’ of course choicesStudents should be given more details about how the courses they study after leaving school might affect their employment prospects, it has been sug…
Wreck of ship carrying rare ‘ordinary’ crockery wins protection off Kent coast
Unknown patterns found on ceramics from Josephine Willis, which collided with steamer in 1856 The wreck of a mid-19th century sailing ship transporting British people to New Zealand and with a cargo of exceptionally rare ceramics onboard has been liste…
Millions with mental health needs not seeking NHS help, watchdog says
National Audit Office praises expansion of care but says soaring demand means delays will persistMillions of people in England with mental ill-health are not seeking NHS help, and many who get it face long delays and a “poor experience”, a report says….
‘We have to enhance our cooperation’: Zelensky takes his plea for fighter jets to the EU
Mr Zelensky said that ‘a Ukraine that is winning’ should become a European Union member.
Opscura raises $9.4 million to address industrial cybersecurity challenges
Opscura has received $9.4M in Series A funding as it scales to engage further U.S. partners and customers seeking to protect and connect their critical operations. Founded in Spain as Enigmedia, the new global entity Opscura is also launching a new bra…
Pope seeks release of Cubans arrests during 2021 protests
Pope Francis special envoy says the pontiff hopes Cuban authorities will release and grant amnesty to people arrested and sentenced following the historic protests that took place in 2021
NSW flooding sparks rescues and evacuations as more than 350mm of rain lashes south coast
Sydney deluge traps people in cars, while residents evacuated from Shoalhaven aged care home Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales emergency se…
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks $5.5 billion in savings
In Disney’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as CEO, the company exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But about 7,000 jobs are expected to be axed.