Miliband blasts Farage and Tories for turning net zero into a ‘culture war’

The number of heat pump installations in UK homes and small businesses increased by 43% last year, reaching almost 60,000 certified installations in 2024, but still falls short of the target set by the previous government of 600,000 installations per year by 2028. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) reported over 275,000 certified heat pump installations in total, with initiatives such as the boiler upgrade scheme and home energy grants playing a key role in accelerating...

The Treasury is in turmoil following the resignation of its anti-corruption minister and the appointment of Emma Reynolds, who previously lobbied for financial interests with China, as the new City minister. Reynolds, a former treasurer for the APPG on China and managing director at TheCityUK, reportedly campaigned to keep China off a transparency scheme last month. Despite concerns over her China links and accusations of Beijing spying on the Royal family, the prime minister's spokesperson...

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, with Israel expected to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages. The deal, facilitated by Donald Trump and Joe Biden's team, aims to bring relief to the long-suffering people of Gaza and allow humanitarian aid to flow into the region. Despite domestic opposition, the agreement has been confirmed by Hamas leaders and Israeli officials, with President Biden scheduled to address the...

German Finance Minister Scholz faces accusations of stalling aid to Ukraine, insisting tough discussions are necessary for approval of the largest military support package. Scholz, of the Social Democratic Party, opposes cutting pensions and local government finance for more aid, proposing funding through new debt issuance. While facing opposition from extremist parties, mainstream parties like the Greens and Free Democrats support advancing the aid package. Full Article

The Metropolitan Police faces a legal challenge from Sergeant Lino Di Maria, who is at risk of dismissal over unproven allegations of rape and domestic abuse, potentially hindering their ability to remove problematic officers. Di Maria's vetting clearance was revoked following public complaints, including accusations of sexual assaults in car parks, which he denies and has not been charged for. His judicial review questions the validity of vetting procedures, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity...

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