Fuel prices fail to drop despite falling oil costs
UK drivers are being denied savings at the pump as petrol prices barely budge despite a significant fall in wholesale oil prices. Experts urge retailers to pass on the cuts.
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Nissan's £450m Electric Car Investment in Sunderland
Nissan begins production of the new Leaf EV in Sunderland, a major boost for UK manufacturing with over £450m invested. Discover the future of the plant.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Why falling oil prices aren't cutting UK fuel costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the refinery crisis, retailer margins, and the CMA's upcoming report.
Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
Why UK fuel prices remain high as oil costs fall
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel costs despite a drop in oil prices. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over alleged profiteering and complex supply chains.
Why UK petrol prices remain high as oil costs fall
As oil prices drop, UK drivers still face high fuel costs. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over pump prices and profiteering claims.
Why UK petrol prices remain high despite falling oil costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
Trump-Linked Billionaires Bought Shares Before LNG Permit
Two fossil fuel billionaires with ties to Donald Trump bought millions of shares in their company days before a key export licence was granted. Read the full investigation.
Trump Administration Scraps US Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has finalised a major rollback of US vehicle fuel efficiency rules, a move experts warn will increase emissions and consumer costs. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
Insulation cuts risk 10,000 jobs and cold homes
Small retrofit firms demand extension to insulation scheme as cuts threaten 10,000 skilled jobs and leave low-income households facing winter without upgrades. Urgent action needed.
Climate Activists Block Newcastle Coal Port in Mass Protest
Thousands gather in Newcastle for Rising Tide climate blockade, risking arrest to protest Australia's fossil fuel policies. Police take zero-tolerance approach to harbour exclusion zone breaches.
The Real Climate Progress at Cop30
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
The Little Mermaid Review: New Vic's Triumphant Return
Read our review of The Little Mermaid at Newcastle-under-Lyme's New Vic Theatre - a spectacular production marking the venue's triumphant return after closure.
Old Vic's A Christmas Carol: Twee Triumph Returns
The Old Vic's acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol continues until 10 January 2026, starring Paul Hilton as Scrooge. Discover why this Victorian classic remains a festive must-see.
Cop30 Climate Summit Concludes With Weak Consensus
The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.
Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.
Cop30: Key Images from Brazil's Climate Summit
From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.
Fuel duty freeze extended, new EV charge confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes fuel duty but confirms a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Get the latest on the Budget 2025 transport changes.
Apple TV's The Hunt Delayed Over Plagiarism Claims
Apple TV+ postpones French thriller The Hunt following plagiarism allegations comparing it to 1976 film Shoot. Read the full investigation details.
Reeves Budget 2025: Key Points and OBR Leak Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids
As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.
BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Source Discovered in Washington
Investigators identify source of fuel leak in BP's Olympic Pipeline after two weeks, causing emergency declarations in Washington and Oregon. Discover the impact on regional fuel supplies.
US Joins 'Axis of Obstruction' at Climate Talks
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
Trump's Offshore Oil Drilling Plan Sparks Debate
The Trump administration proposes opening vast US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, promising energy independence but facing fierce environmental opposition. Discover the potential consequences.
MP Ed Husic: Australia 'begs for scraps' from gas firms
Labor MP Ed Husic delivers impassioned parliamentary speech demanding cheaper domestic gas prices and confronting overseas companies reselling Australian fuel for profit.
Cop30 ends without major climate finance breakthrough
The UN's Cop30 climate summit in Belém concluded without a fossil fuel phase-out deal, leaving vulnerable nations exposed. Urgent action is needed to bridge the $310bn climate finance gap.
Tax-Free Aviation Fuel Makes Flying Cheaper Than Trains
Flight Free UK director reveals the shocking tax break that makes air travel artificially cheap compared to rail, despite being the most environmentally damaging transport.
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