Britain
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Powell promises change after ‘shocking scale’ of antisemitism in schools revealed
The independent review, led by Sir David Bell, found that around one in five pupils said they had witnessed antisemitism – and the figure rose to three in five of Jewish pupils who participated in the survey
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SpaceX lifts mood but hot inflation limits gains
The FTSE 100 index ended up 19.88 points at 10,752.88.
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Mural of World War II hero Donald Rose unveiled on Ilkeston Town Hall
Mr Rose, who fought in North Africa during the war, died in 2025 aged 110
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Miatta Fahnbulleh: 'I don't have the luxury of sitting on the fence' on North Sea gas
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the Jackdaw gas field in Aberdeen on Wednesday, arguing homegrown gas beats carbon-heavy imports. She told The Herald there will be no delay on the larger Rosebank decision but admitted jobs are not being created fast enough.
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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’.
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Britain would be welcomed back to the EU – with strings attached, says Barnier
‘Brexit was a lose-lose game, and I would like us to somehow build a win-win game,’ said Michel Barnier
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Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people to solve Neets crisis
Andy Burnham warned that the UK faces an ‘economic catastrophe and moral failure’ due to the levels of young people not in education, employment or training
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Author defends views after Edinburgh bookshop cancels talk over social media posts
Mr Sayarer’s talk was cancelled after the bookshop became aware of social media posts which violated the venue’s 'safe spaces' policy.
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Rare County Durham plants that survived since Ice Age given £64,000 conservation hope
New £64,739 project will protect Upper Teesdale’s rare Arctic-alpine plants, survivors since the last Ice Age, through seed collection and conservation.
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King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' on Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s role during the Middle East war is worthy of our ‘utmost respect’, Charles says
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Why climate resilience is just as important as tackling climate change
The impact of climate change can no longer be brushed off as a concern for other parts of the world. This summer provided the most vivid evidence of why Britain must become more climate resilient.
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Government approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea
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This Leeds cafe has a sauna you can use on your lunch break
Sauna culture has taken the UK by storm, and in recent years, a number of venues have opened across Yorkshire.
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Ban barbecues and fund fire-fighting planes - how to stop wildfire epidemic
This year has already seen a record number of wildfires, breaking last year’s record.
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Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
Andy Burnham said the scheme will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep British homes warm this winter.
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MPs urge wildfire reforms after record incidents - including North York Moors blaze
MPs are calling for disposable barbecue restrictions, new firefighting aircraft and Australian-style public awareness campaigns after two record-breaking wildfire years across the UK.
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In The Room
France is reeling after a weekend of unrest that escalated dramatically. Hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, but elsewhere shops were looted, cars burned, police attacked and public buildings set alight. What began with schoolchildren furious about missing teachers, crumbling classrooms and a system they believe is failing them quickly became something much bigger. People of all ages joined demonstrations driven by anger over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and a future that feels increasingly out of reach. With France approaching a presidential election, the unrest exposes a deeper political crisis. But this is not just a French story. Across Europe, established parties are struggling to retain the confidence of increasingly disillusioned electorates. And Britain has experienced its own moments when public anger has spilled into violence. Helen MacNamara, who was inside government during the 2011 riots and has attended countless COBR meetings, examines what happens when governments begin to lose control of the streets, and what France's crisis might tell us about the pressures building closer to home. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists
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Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on
Family-run Blackhill Fish & Chips has served Consett for 18 years, winning loyal customers with traditional fish and chips and glowing reviews.
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Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court
Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court. The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.” Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
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UK gives green light to controversial North Sea gas project
The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.
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David Attenborough explains simple trick Londoners are using to protect hedgehogs
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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UK inflation reaches highest rate in almost a year after fuel surge
The rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was 3.5 per cent in September
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UK Government approves North Sea Jackdaw gas field drilling project
The Jackdaw decision puts Labour’s North Sea approach under fresh scrutiny
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France protests live: French government to deploy military for protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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'M&S pre-cooked Christmas food has arrived - now I'm sick of turkey already'
M&S has launched its early range of pre-cooked Christmas food but is it all too soon, asks today's letter writer.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.
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Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people by 2030
The move comes amid a push from the Government to help reduce the number of so-called Neets.
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MPs call for firefighting planes to combat UK wildfire threat
“Britain needs a cultural shift that puts us in step with fire-savvy nations such as Australia,’ Efra chairman Alistair Carmichael said
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Burnham and Sultan of Oman set to sign new investment agreement at Downing Street
Burnham believes the relationship between Britain and Oman is ‘a friendship which generates real benefits’
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60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
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UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
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New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI
The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity
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Tell us how you’re going to fund defence, Badenoch urges chancellor ahead of Budget
Conservative leader accuses Labour of seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into long grass
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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials
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David Attenborough’s simple tip to protect hedgehogs in city gardens
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk' by rebels' siege
Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls
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The Sedgefield-born star behind Sherlock, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who
Born in Sedgefield, Mark Gatiss has become one of Britain's most successful writers, actors and producers, with acclaimed roles and credits spanning Sherlock, Doctor Who, Dracula and Game of Thrones.
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The Yorkshire clockmaker - John Harrison - who invented the marine chronometer
John Harrison was a Yorkshire clockmaker and joiner who revolutionised navigation when he invented the marine chronometer.
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Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back new Beatles attraction
The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.
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UK Covid inquiry finds care homes were treated as afterthought
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has found Scotland acted earlier than the rest of the UK to isolate hospital discharges into care homes, but still entered the pandemic unprepared, with 4,272 residents dying and 82 of discharges untested.
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The UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrols
Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets
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UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh
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Why are we not building more bungalows to ease the housing crisis? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Leeds.
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Badenoch takes aim at Healey over public finances ahead of Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour was seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into the long grass.
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This number plate issue could see you fined for crashes you weren't in
Vehicle cloning hits record high as more than 11,400 motorists contest fines for offences committed by fraudsters on cloned number plates.
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Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal
Stricken UK water supplier lines up John Hutton as independent chair designate if takeover goes ahead
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Traditional degrees failing to prepare young people for work, new report warns
The report - backed by former Labour education secretary Lord David Blunkett and entrepreneur and inventor Sir James Dyson - said that traditional three-year degrees have ‘not delivered the skills that the modern economy needs’
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Covid inquiry: Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was ‘cruel lie’
New Covid-19 inquiry report is a ‘devastating account of one of the darkest episodes in our country’s history,’ campaigner for bereaved families says
