Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in central London. He will later deliver a speech, and will say “Britain is back” on the world stage, and will be a “trusted ally in uncertain times”, Downing Street indicated. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden says Louise Haigh's resignation is a contrast to what was seen in the past Conservative government, praising the swift resolution as hallmarks of Keir Starmer’s leadership style. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UN climate talks in Baku concluded with a disappointing $300 billion per year climate finance pledge from developed nations by 2035, falling short of the $1.3.. IndiaTimes
India, standing with the Global South, rejected the COP29 climate finance deal, deeming the $300 billion pledge by 2035 woefully inadequate. Indian negotiator.. IndiaTimes
In Azerbaijan, the oil is cheap, the skyscrapers are shaped like fire and donuts, and the ruling elite have got rich quick from its abundant fossil fuels. It.. Sky News
Palliative care doctor Dr Rachel Clarke has criticised MPs' decision to back assisted dying legislation in England and Wales. She accused the government of neglecting care funding, saying it prioritises making death easier over improving lives. Clarke called the move shameful, arguing that the lack of investment in care services undermines the dignity and quality of life for those in need. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Support for the “vital and precious” institution of the NHS will be at the heart of the upcoming Scottish Budget, John Swinney has said. The First Minister visited Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert where he met staff and toured the ambulatory care centre. He said the NHS will be “right at the heart” of the Scottish Budget, which will be published by Finance Secretary Shona Robison on Wednesday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Facing allegations including “inappropriate sexual jokes”, the MasterChef star posted an apology video on Instagram. Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq, who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport committee welcomed the apology but urged the BBC to address the issue, stating, “bad behaviour shouldn’t continue unchecked.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government admits up to 7,000 buildings with unsafe materials remain unidentified. Under a new plan, all high-rises over 18m with dangerous cladding will be fixed by 2029. Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden criticised the timeline, calling five years "a very, very long time" and urging faster action, particularly against those involved in illegal practices before Grenfell. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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