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Windfall tax to be suspended if energy prices drop The government has said it will suspend the windfall tax on oil and gas companies if prices return to normal levels for an extended period. By halting the windfall tax, the overall tax rate on energy firms would decrease from 75% to 40%.  A windfall tax is designed to target companies that benefit from factors they are not responsible for. It was initially introduced last year to support a scheme aimed at reducing energy costs for households and businesses. Profits of energy companies have experienced a significant surge recently, initially due…

Heat-health alert in force as parts of UK to hit 30C An amber heat-health alert has been issued for much of the UK ahead of scorching temperatures of up to 30°C. The warning covers eastern and southern England as well as the Midlands. The alert has been issued over fears of the impact the heat can have on people of all ages as well as added strain on the healthcare system.  According to forecasters, this weekend’s weather will be 5-10°C above the usual June temperatures. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) escalated the alert from yellow to amber on Thursday.…

As European countries grapple with the question of how to handle migration policy across the continent, many countries are looking to Denmark, known for having some of the strictest immigration rules in the European Union. Today’s Focus takes us to a district of the capital, Copenhagen, where the debate around immigration and integration has flared in recent times. This report by our colleagues at France 2 and FRANCE 24’s Jack Colmer Gale.

‘What a player and what a guy you are!’

El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun The Pacific Ocean has entered into an El Niño phase, a natural weather phenomenon that is likely to exacerbate global warming caused by climate change. US scientists have confirmed the onset of El Niño and predict that it will make 2024 the hottest year on record, potentially pushing the world past the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. The effects of El Niño will also impact global weather patterns, potentially leading to drought conditions in Australia, increased rainfall in the southern United States, and a weakening of India’s monsoon season. This El Niño event is…

He seems to have taken it in his stride.

Erm, you and us both, Noel.

France stabbing: Children attacked in Annecy park in stable condition – report The four young children who were stabbed in a park in Annecy, France are now in a stable condition, according to a report from the BBC. The children, ranging from 22 months to three years old, are currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital. Among the injured children is one British national and another is Dutch. Additionally, two adults were harmed, with one currently in critical condition. Authorities say the suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian, who had refugee status in Sweden. He was taken into custody following the…

Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case Former US president Donald Trump has been accused of mishandling classified documents, according to reports from US media. Trump, 76, now faces seven charges, though specific details have not been disclosed to the public. It marks the second indictment against Trump and is the first instance of a former president facing federal charges. Despite the legal challenges ahead, he is actively campaigning for a return to the White House in 2024, and legal experts say the indictment does not pose any restrictions on Trump’s eligibility to run for the presidency again. Trump took…

The Blues are planning another summer of spending.