Starmer Expected Urge

Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer

Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regions

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner

Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care

Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.

Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’

Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform. Child safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Germany urges rapid EU reform as Poland moves to suspend asylum right

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Head of Myanmar's military government urges ethnic rebels to join peace talks

The head of Myanmar’s military government has invited ethnic rebels to hold peace talks to end armed conflict across the country

World - ABC News - October 15

UN urges probe into deadly Israeli strike on north Lebanon

It says Monday's attack on Aitou raises "real concerns" with respect to international humanitarian law.

Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime

Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of rich

Business - Financial Times - October 15

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row

The UK says Delhi's co-operation is the "right next step" after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Couche-Tard chief dismisses Seven & i break-up plan and urges talks on $47bn deal

Canadian company’s executives are in Tokyo to try to move buyout offer forward

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support

Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...

World - ABC News - October 17

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