Matt Taylor looks at new research that shows that a repeat today of the weather patterns that brought the 1976 heatwave would bring even more extreme heat.

The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Skybus cancels all flights between Newquay and Gatwick, with the last flight leaving on Thursday.

Party’s housing spokesperson made comments while criticising safety regulations brought in after 2017 tragedy Campaigners for Grenfell families have called on Reform UK and its housing spokesperson to apologise after he said the tower fire was a “tragedy” but that “everyone dies in the end”. Simon Dudley, a former head of Homes England, had announced in February that he was joining Reform, as Nigel Farage said he was planning to bring more “experts” onboard to advise the party. Continue reading...

The measures in Victoria and Tasmania are temporary, but show how far and how intensely the oil shock from the war in Iran has spread.

The 34-year-old plumber last month secured the Green party its first byelection victory and a record fifth concurrent MP. She discusses the problem with career politicians – and being screamed at by v...

Take action Global oil and gas markets are volatile − driven by war, conflict and the interests of power-hungry leaders. Here in the UK, we’re still addicted to fossil fuels, leaving households expose...

With Reform UK still polling highly, we take a hard look at what the party’s politics could mean for abortion, contraception and motherhood

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Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast. Eliminating the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by adopting renewable energy and green technologies, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, would be the best and most cost-effective option for the future economy, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) found. Continue reading...

Heathrow has increased its incentive scheme to drive up use of sustainable aviation fuel at the airport by setting a new target that aims for an uplift of 5.6% in 2026, which is 2% higher than that…

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Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regime

Drone strikes across the Middle East and Iran's effective closure of a key shipping route are spooking investors and traders. Follow the latest on the global markets.