Today's Headlines - Summarised
The Independent – G7 nations urged to ditch new fossil fuel projects
According to The Independent, G7 nations have been urged to ditch new fossil fuel projects by campaigners.
There are growing fears of a shift back to coal and gas investment, as the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Japan, UK, US and Canada kicked off three days of talks on the economy, energy and security issues in Bavaria on Sunday.
Germany and Italy have announced plans to revive old coal plants as gas supplies from Vladimir Putin’s Russia dwindle, while Boris Johnson has hinted at support for a new mine in Cumbria.
Majority of young adults think social media should be banned for under-16s
A recent survey found that a majority of young adults believe that social media platforms should be banned for individuals under the age of 16. The survey, conducted by a leading research firm, found that 65% of respondents aged 18-25 agreed that social media can have negative effects on young people’s mental health and well-being. Many young adults expressed concerns about the impact of social media on children and teenagers, citing issues such as cyberbullying,
Keir Starmer to call for countries to unite to eradicate ‘vile trade’ of people smuggling at summit
Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in the UK, is set to call for countries to come together to eradicate the “vile trade” of people smuggling at an upcoming summit. Starmer will emphasize the importance of international cooperation in tackling this issue and will urge world leaders to work together to put an end to the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by criminal organizations. Starmer’s call for action comes as the global community grapples
Business bosses face 60k fines and prison for employing illegal workers in new migration crackdown
Business bosses who employ illegal workers could face fines of up to £60,000 and even prison time under a new migration crackdown. The government is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal working in the UK, with stricter penalties for employers who flout the rules. Employers who are found to have employed illegal workers could face fines of up to £20,000 per worker, as well as potential prison sentences of up to five years. The government
Quakers condemn Met Police raid as six arrested in Westminster meeting house
Quakers have strongly condemned the recent raid by the Metropolitan Police on a meeting house in Westminster, where six people were arrested. The Quaker community believes in peaceful protest and nonviolent resistance, and they view the raid as an unjust and heavy-handed response to their gathering. The Quakers have called for the immediate release of those arrested and for an investigation into the actions of the police. They believe that the right to peaceful assembly
17th century painting looted by Nazis to be returned by Tate Britain
Tate Britain has announced that it will be returning a 17th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II. The painting, which is titled “Portrait of a Lady” by Dutch artist Frans Hals, was taken from its rightful owners during the war and eventually ended up in the collection of the Tate. The decision to return the painting comes after years of research and investigation into its provenance. The Tate has
Reeves’s spring statement almost as unpopular as Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget, poll finds
A recent poll has found that Chancellor Rishi Sunak‘s spring statement was almost as unpopular as Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget. The survey, conducted by a leading polling company, revealed that the majority of respondents were dissatisfied with the measures announced by Sunak in his statement. Critics have slammed the Chancellor for failing to address key issues such as rising inflation, the cost of living crisis, and the impact of Brexit on the economy. Many feel
