Keir Starmer promises change will arrive in 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will be the year voters feel tangible improvements, addressing economic strain and political challenges in his New Year's message. Read his full plan.
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4 Million Children Impacted by Family Economic Abuse
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
Starmer: Labour's economic plan will take years
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Nobel winner Stiglitz declares global inequality emergency
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.
Australia loses Cop31 climate conference bid to Turkey
Australia's campaign to host the Cop31 climate summit in Adelaide fails as Turkey's Antalya wins the bid. Climate Minister Chris Bowen to preside over negotiations.
Trump reverses on Epstein files as scandal grows
Donald Trump abruptly reverses position on Jeffrey Epstein document release while new Guardian Weekly examines climate solutions and UK asylum policies. Get 33% off subscription.
How the climate crisis affects daily life in the US
The Guardian invites US residents to share personal stories of how the climate crisis has impacted their everyday lives, from dried-up rivers to wildfire restrictions.
Australia's Coalition abandons net zero climate goals
Australia's opposition Coalition drops net zero commitment, shifting focus to power prices. Experts warn this move threatens climate progress. Listen to Full Story podcast analysis.
Study reveals flaws in Australia's forest accounting methods
New research exposes how Australia's official forest figures hide deforestation impacts through misleading accounting. Learn how this affects climate goals.
England star Beth Mead warns climate threatens football
Arsenal forward Beth Mead joins global climate campaign after experiencing extreme heat during Euro 2025 victory. She warns rising temperatures could make football inaccessible.
Trump policies may cause 1.3 million climate deaths
New analysis reveals Trump's anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3 million additional temperature-related deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor nations.
Cyclone Fina Targets Northern Australia Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina is on a path to hit the Northern Territory, potentially equalling the earliest landfall record since 1973. Track the storm's development and climate impacts.
Hospital cleaners secure £2,000 pay rise after strike vote
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Dengue Fever and Miscarriage: A Climate Change Tragedy
Gowend from Burkina Faso lost her unborn baby after contracting dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness spreading due to climate breakdown. Read her heartbreaking story and learn about prevention.
Australia drops COP31 bid to prevent Bonn summit
PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia won't block Turkey's COP31 hosting bid, prioritising Pacific climate action over political stalemate. Read the full policy shift details.
Nepal's Limi Valley devastated by flash floods
Flash floods have devastated Nepal's remote Limi Valley, destroying homes and infrastructure. Over 200 residents affected as climate change threatens Himalayan communities. Urgent aid needed.
Five Cultural Shifts That Captured Australia in 2025
The Guardian's annual Shift Happens report uncovers five major cultural transformations reshaping Australian society. Discover the trends defining the nation's identity.
Heatwaves to intensify with delayed net zero, study finds
Australian scientists reveal delaying net zero emissions will make heatwaves hotter, longer and more frequent for centuries. Urgent climate action needed to limit impacts.
NHS staff secure improved contracts after strike action threat
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green after 2-10 start
New Orleans Pelicans dismiss head coach Willie Green following poor 2-10 season start. James Borrego takes over as interim coach. Read the full story.
Climate Change: The Urgent Reality We Must Face
As climate impacts intensify globally, experts warn against complacency. Discover why immediate climate action remains critical for our future.
Net Zero Cheaper Than Climate Inaction for Australia
New analysis shows Australia's GDP would be 9% lower without climate action. Discover why net zero transition proves more economical than business as usual.
MLS Votes for European-Style Fall-Spring Calendar
Major League Soccer owners have approved a historic shift to a fall-spring schedule aligning with European football. Discover how this change will transform the North American game.
Climate Action Slips Down Corporate Agenda Before COP30
New research shows climate change is falling down boardroom priorities despite approaching COP30. Urgent business action needed to address this alarming trend.
Trump-Epstein emails revealed as government shutdown ends
Newly released emails suggest Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking. Plus: Government shutdown ends after 43 days, climate crisis worsens.
Emmerdale cancelled: ITV schedule change explained
Emmerdale is off air tonight due to ITV's live World Cup qualifier coverage. Find out when the soap returns and what's in store for the next episode.
The hidden cost of counting your spare change
Adrian Chiles discovers the hefty fees of coin conversion machines after a car park forces him to use cash. Is paying to count your change ever worth it?
Emmerdale cancelled for England World Cup qualifier
Emmerdale fans face disappointment as the soap is bumped for England vs Serbia. Find out when it returns and catch up on this week's dramatic storylines.
Al Gore Questions Gates' Climate Stance Shift at COP30
Al Gore suggests Trump's influence prompted Bill Gates' controversial climate stance shift at COP30, while defending UN climate process and highlighting climate action progress.
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