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G7 vows to step up moves towards renewable energy

The call to action comes as many developing countries step up demands for more help in phasing out fossil fuels and stabilising energy prices.

Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’

Dominant SNP taking election threat from Labour seriously.

Dozens killed during battle between Sudan’s army and rival force

The clashes capped months of heightened tensions.

Dozens killed during battles between Sudan’s army and rival force

The clashes capped months of heightened tensions.

Dozens killed as army and rival group battle for control of Sudan

The clashes capped months of heightened tensions.

Concern over undiagnosed cases of severe bowel condition

There are a rising number of cases of microscopic colitis in the UK but a charity fears the actual number is much higher.

Brecon Beacons National Park changing name to show action on climate...

Park managers said the image of ‘a giant burning brazier is not a good look’ given their decarbonisation plans.

‘Postcode lottery’ as potholes take 18 months to fix in some areas –...

Repairs took up to 567 days in Stoke-on-Trent and up to 556 days in Westminster City Council, according to data obtained by the Lib Dems.

Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s...

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF) was set up by the late rugby star in 2017.

Air pollution damaging at all stages of life, research shows

A review of the current evidence from Imperial College London found there is no safe limit for particulate matter.

Campaign launched to combat cost-of-living related doorstep scams

It comes as a Trading Standards Scotland survey said a third of respondents had been targeted by scammers offering new insulation.

Gardeners urged to protect bats as numbers drop

The 18 species of bat in the UK account for nearly a quarter of native mammal species.

Millions eligible for Covid jab as spring booster campaign begins

Around five million people in total are eligible for a booster until the end of June.

Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s c...

Martin Roby will be running the London Marathon in honour of his father, David.

Cost of removing carbon from air travel expected to hit passenger de...

Paying for measures such as making sustainable aviation fuel widespread will put some people off travelling, according to a new report.

Conservationists set to begin creating England’s largest native wood...

The trees will take decades to reach full height but should start looking like woodland after 10 years, the Woodland Trust said.

One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some...

Age UK said the figures are ‘of tremendous concern’ and urged the Government to ‘make sure that it is prepared for next winter’.

What the papers say – April 16

The Grand National battles with royalty and the NHS for attention on the front pages.

Senior Labour MP latest to slam ‘brutal’ ads attacking Sunak

An ad accusing the PM of not wanting child sex abusers to be jailed has drawn widespread criticism.

Joe Biden pledges to continue work to help restore NI devolution

Devolution is in cold storage at Stormont due to a political impasse over post-Brexit trade.