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Amazon says its carbon emissions decreased for the first time in 2022

Amazon says its carbon emissions decreased for the first time in 2022

The e-commerce giant said its total emissions dropped by 0.4% – from 71.54 to 71.27 million metric tons over the year.

Cleverly calls for global cooperation at first UN Security Council meeting on AI

Cleverly calls for global cooperation at first UN Security Council meeting on AI

The Foreign Secretary told the UK-chaired session in New York that artificial intelligence ‘knows no borders’.

Government planting less than half its target of trees, say MPs

Government planting less than half its target of trees, say MPs

Stepping up the amount of trees planted as well as publishing a coherent strategy for its various uses are imperative, a Commons committee said.

Cleared Ryan Giggs hoping to revive career in football – source

Cleared Ryan Giggs hoping to revive career in football – source

Giggs was formally found not guilty of domestic violence charges after his ex-girlfriend refused to give evidence in a re-trial.

‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin

‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin

Unionists have objected to the creation of an independence minister in the Scottish Government, saying the constitution is a reserved matter.

BBC boss tells peers: There was huge pressure on us to name Huw Edwards

BBC boss tells peers: There was huge pressure on us to name Huw Edwards

She said the corporation’s board met twice to discuss the controversy.

Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

The former EastEnders actor has links to the army, including a grandfather called Sydney ‘Dick’ Jordan who served in the Second World War.

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

An additional 20,000 children in Scotland were placed into poverty, a study commissioned by the SNP found.

Fears grow over more interest rate rises ahead of inflation data

Fears grow over more interest rate rises ahead of inflation data

Most economists expect data to reveal inflation easing back to 8.2% in June from 8.7% in May, but price rises are not slowing as quickly as hoped.

First British passports issued in King’s name unveiled

First British passports issued in King’s name unveiled

Home Secretary Suella Braverman described it as a ‘new era in history’ after 70 years of passports in the late Queen’s name.

Met chief says it is ‘a little perverse’ that he cannot fire bad officers

Met chief says it is ‘a little perverse’ that he cannot fire bad officers

Sir Mark Rowley said it was ‘weird’ that he is unable to choose who works under him.

No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

A Coroner’s Court was told CCTV footage does not show whether the 21-year-old’s fatal wound was an accident or a deliberate act by a third party.

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

The former chief scientific adviser said Britain not being part of the research programme was ‘damaging’ both the UK and EU.

Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

A judge previously ruled that people do not have the right to camp overnight on Dartmoor Commons with landowners’ permission.

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

Experts have called for action to reduce avoidable illnesses.

Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

On Tuesday the boss of the IMF warned of the impact of fertiliser prices on poorer households around the world.

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Around 90% of wet wipes currently contain plastic, which prevents them from breaking down when flushed.

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

It has been unclear if concentrated exercise can provide the same benefits as more evenly-distributed activity.

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

A demonstration was held outside the Suites Hotel on Ribblers Lane in Knowsley, Merseyside, on February 10.

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Ukraine had been ‘an incubator for new ways of war’.

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