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Investors challenge Shell over plans for long-term decline in fossil fuel demand
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (843+ words) Investors have repeatedly challenged Shell over its plans for the potential long-term decline in fossil fuel demand at the oil major's annual general meeting (AGM). The company's board defended its ongoing investments in oil and gas as shareholders gathered at…...
Missile attacks on Ukraine demonstrate Putin's "weakness', Cooper says
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (230+ words) Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones overnight into Sunday, with Kyiv the main target. Vladimir Putin's attack on Kyiv and other cities has shown his "weakness, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said after Ukraine was hit by a hypersonic…...
Rape victim says decision to spare her attackers jail was like "rock in my face
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (816+ words) A judge's decision not to jail two teenage boys who raped two girls has been described by one of the victims as a "rock straight in my face. The trial at Southampton Crown Court heard the girls were raped in…...
Starmer insists he will "keep pushing forward" as he defends record in office
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (629+ words) The Prime Minister said his Government was delivering the change voters demanded in the 2024 landslide. Sir Keir Starmer said efforts to cut costs, reduce net migration and boost growth showed "our plan is working" as he battles to stay in…...
Red Arrows to fly with two less aircraft amid move to "future aircraft type
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (373+ words) The Red Arrows will still fly in their nine aircraft formation for The King's Birthday Flypast this year. The Red Arrows will fly with seven aircraft rather than nine for most displays as the fleet transitions "to a future aircraft…...
Russia becoming "more reckless" as Moscow weakened by war " Yvette Cooper
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (501+ words) A weaker performance on the battlefield is making Russia "more reckless and dangerous, the Foreign Secretary has warned. Yvette Cooper said the peace dividend which began when the Cold War ended is "gone, following a meeting of Nato foreign ministers…...
In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham's political career so far
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (720+ words) Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has launched his campaign after being chosen as the Labour Party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. If Mr Burnham secures the most votes in the June 18 poll, he will be viewed as the leading…...
Documents on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy to be released
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (436+ words) The former prince stepped down from the role he held for 10 years in 2011 when he came under fire for his links to Jeffrey Epstein. A trove of files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a trade envoy is expected to…...
BT ramps up cost cutting as annual earnings flatline
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (399+ words) BT has revealed aims to cut costs by a further "700 million over the next four years as it reported flat full-year earnings and falling revenues. The telecoms giant said it was upping its cost saving target to "3. 7 billion, from "3 billion…...
Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in "fiscal sustainability" push
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (687+ words) The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan Mc Kee, as he appointed his new Cabinet. First Minister John Swinney has put public sector reform at the heart of his Cabinet as he pushes for "fiscal sustainability....