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Governments mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero MPs

The Government’s mixed messages on climate action risks stalling the financial sector’s net zero progress, MPs warned. In a 70-page report released on Wednesday, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) outlined findings and recommendations after holding an inquiry into the UK’s net zero transition and financial sector. The committee warned that progress made at Cop26 in Glasgow in 2021, including commitments to prioritise investment in low carbon industries and into protecting nature, could be undone. Global banks provided financing for approximatelyRead More

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UK and Greece in diplomatic row after Sunaks Elgin Marbles snub to Mitsotakis

It is a “matter of regret” that a diplomatic row has erupted over the Elgin Marbles, a Cabinet minister said, after Rishi Sunak snubbed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Greek leader’s meeting with the Prime Minister due on Tuesday was unexpectedly cancelled following Mr Mitsotakis’s comments about the Parthenon Sculptures, which he wants returned to Athens from the British Museum. He was offered a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden instead but turned that down. The usual protocolRead More

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Sheffield United agree to external probe into Maddy Cusacks death say family

The family of Maddy Cusack say a “thorough external investigation” has been launched into the death of the Sheffield United midfielder after claiming her spirit “was allowed to be broken” by football. Cusack died at her home address in Derbyshire on September 20, aged 27. Derbyshire Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. On Monday night the Maddy Cusack Foundation, launched by the footballer’s family, shared a speech on Instagram and X attributed to Cusack’s mother, Deborah,Read More

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Watchdog urges advertisers to clarify green household waste claims

The advertising watchdog has called for clarity around household waste terms such as “recyclable”, “biodegradable” and “compostable” after finding they were confusing and potentially misleading. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found that people were likely to understand the differences between products that could be recycled and had been recycled, but were more confused about the term “compostable”. Participants in the study were most unsure about the term “biodegradable”, and expressed anger and frustration when they learned that this term couldRead More

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Bruno Fernandes excited for amazing atmosphere at Galatasaray

Bruno Fernandes is relishing the hostile atmosphere at Galatasaray as Manchester United look to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Erik ten Hag’s side look unlikely to be playing at European football’s top table in the new year after defeats in three of their four Group A matches left them rooted to the bottom of the table. United have lost away to Bayern Munich and Copenhagen and at home to Galatasaray, meaning another defeat in Istanbul on Wednesday would endRead More

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EasyJet swings to annual profit but sees hit from Gaza conflict

Budget airline easyJet has revealed it swung to an annual profit after a record summer, but warned over a hit from the conflict in Gaza. The group reported pre-tax profits of £432 million for the year to September 30, against losses of £208 million the previous year, seeing the group announce its first dividend payout to shareholders since the pandemic. Underlying, or headline, profits stood at £455 million against a £178 million loss in 2021-22. A record-breaking performance over itsRead More

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More hostages released as Israel Hamas truce extended

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their ceasefire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. Eleven Israeli women and children, freed by Hamas, entered Israel on Monday night in the fourth swap under the original four-day truce, which began on Friday and had been due to run out. Israel’s prison service said early on TuesdayRead More

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18000 typically shaved off asking prices to achieve house sales Zoopla

House sellers are accepting discounts of £18,000 on average in order to agree a deal with buyers, according to a property website. Zoopla, which released the figures, said they are further evidence of a strong buyers’ market, as higher mortgage rates hit demand and more supply boosts buyers’ choice and negotiating power. The typical 5.5% discount-to-asking price for achieved for UK property sales is at a five-year high, Zoopla said. It took the average across all sales, including ones whereRead More

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NatWest launches board game to help educate people about scams

NatWest customers will be given opportunities to play a family-friendly board game in branches, which could help educate people about scams and break taboos around family finances. The All Mod Cons game will be available to play in selected branches from December 1. It was created by a team of game developers in partnership with the bank’s fraud team. Players need to work their way around a board, dodging scams as they go. The bank said research indicates that two-thirdsRead More

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