The Guardian – ‘UK net zero plans fall short’
Summary of Today's Paper
Lead Story
The Guardian – ‘UK net zero plans fall short’
Campaigners and experts are warning that the net zero plans “fall short on ambition and funds”, according to the Guardian. The paper runs through different elements of the plan in detail, as well as warnings from the Treasury about costs. It adds that ministers were “under pressure to publish the strategy” ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow next month.
Today's Headlines
Starmer visit to Brussels could lead to overhaul of Brexit deal
Starmer visit to Brussels could lead to overhaul of Brexit deal Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to use talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this week to prepare for a reset in the spring. PM Keir Starmer will use a meeting with Von der Leyen this week to pave the way for a springtime overhaul of Britain’s Brexit deal, amid warnings that closer ties will be essential in his government’s desperate search
‘Leave now’, Foreign Office urges Britons in Lebanon
The British government says it has been securing extra flights as it asks UK nationals to register their presence. ‘Leave now’, Foreign Office urges Britons in Lebanon The British government has been securing extra flights for UK nationals to make their way out of Lebanon, as ministers continued to urge citizens still in the country to “leave now”.Official advice has been warning British nationals to leave the country for months. But with the escalation of
Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment
Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment. Mechanical thrombectomy can save a patient from permanent disability or death, but its availability depends on where they live. Most stroke patients in England suitable for treatment that can save them from serious disability or even death cannot access it, new figures reveal. It is estimated that at least 10% of stroke patients
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not stop’ attacks on Hezbollah despite ceasefire calls
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not stop’ attacks on Hezbollah despite ceasefire calls Israeli airstrikes killed 92 people in Lebanon on Thursday; John Kirby says the White House had believed Israel was ‘on board’ with a ceasefire proposal. Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel “will not stop” its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon despite calls from the US, France and other allies for an immediate three-week ceasefire aimed at containing the spread of a conflict that is
How Rachel Reeves could release billions more for investment in the budget
How Rachel Reeves could release billions more for investment in the budget Graph showing net debt: Would this break a manifesto pledge? Why does the Bank of England matter? Could the chancellor argue green investment should not add to debt? Could Reeves change the debt target? Could the chancellor go further? Would there be a risk of a Truss-style market reaction? Liz Truss’s premiership ended abruptly after her mini-budget shocked financial markets. Photograph: Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/sep/27/how-rachel-reeves-could-release-billions-more-for-investment-in-the-budget
Reeves pushes for OBR to upgrade growth forecasts amid planning reforms
Reeves pushes for OBR to upgrade growth forecasts amid planning reforms Chancellor hopes to open up more spending headroom in budget by arguing changes could drive up growth. Rachel Reeves is pushing for the UK’s tax and spending watchdog to upgrade its national growth forecasts to reflect the economic boost Labour says can be achieved from its blitz of planning reforms. In a development that could open up additional spending headroom for the chancellor before