UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
BBC Newsby Harry Farley; Kate Whannel15 Sept 2026
- Published The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank, aimed at raising more money for defence spending.
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top 75%Worried about taking a sick day? What that says about you
BBC Newsby Nick Triggle15 Sept 2026
- Published You wake up feeling unwell but there's a big day at work ahead. What do you do? If the answer is to go in (or log on), you're not alone.
Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
BBC Newsby Faisal Islam15 Sept 2026
There is an eerie low hum that emanates from data centres, where tens of thousands of chips make trillions of computations a second to help drive the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Queenslanders’ rights to oppose mining projects ‘gutted’ by new laws, activists say
World news | The Guardianby Andrew Messenger15 Sept 2026
Queenslanders’ right to object to mining projects – including coal – would be “gutted” by new legislation that would ban opponents from being heard in court without the minister’s approval and then...
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
BBC Newsby Katya Adler15 Sept 2026
- Published "Wouldn't it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?" asked Finland's President Alexander Stubb this summer.
Judge refers Philadelphia district attorney to federal prosecutors for investigation
The Independentby Via AP news wire15 Sept 2026
A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday for investigation into whether he broke the law while overseeing a post-conviction...
Sleeping teen and camper wounded as Colorado bear attacks reach record high
World news | The Guardianby Uwa Ede-Osifo15 Sept 2026
A black bear burst through a Colorado teenage girl’s window and scratched her, days after a bear also bit a camper in the state, according to wildlife officials.
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
BBC Newsby Chris Vallance15 Sept 2026
- Published A series of social media adverts for AI apps have been banned by a UK watchdog for promoting "the creation of sexually explicit content and objectification of women".
Multiple inmates stabbed in brawl at jail housing Luigi Mangione and Nicolas Maduro
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin15 Sept 2026
Multiple inmates have been stabbed and slashed during a major brawl at the federal jail in New York City that is currently housing UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione and disgraced former...
Another Met officer dismissed after BBC Panorama investigation into Charing Cross
The Independentby Bryony Gooch15 Sept 2026
Another Charing Cross police officer has been dismissed from the Met almost a year after BBC Panorama exposed inappropriate conduct in the force.
We managed to get new jobs - here's how we got through the first few days
BBC Newsby Lizzie Asante15 Sept 2026
- Published Getting a new job is tough and when you've secured it you want to go well. Adjusting to a new job is always nerve-wracking, especially if it's a role you've wanted for a while.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
BBC Newsby Emer Moreau15 Sept 2026
- Published The number of complaints made by households about water companies to the industry watchdog has risen by a record 84% in a year, driven by customer concern and confusion over rising...
Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says
The Independentby Steven Grattan15 Sept 2026
At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed around the world last year, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths as conflicts over land and natural resources continued to...
About 1,500 Britons a day quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers
World news | The Guardianby Patrick Butler Social policy editor15 Sept 2026
About 1,500 Britons a day are quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers, as they try to balance their vulnerable relatives’ growing care needs with declining access to state-funded social care...
Women facing a ‘drop to the top’ from entry level to C-suite, data shows
The Independentby Anna Wise15 Sept 2026
Women’s representation in the workplace drops sharply as they progress from entry level to senior roles across the UK, new data reveals.
CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ - Carbon Brief
Carbon Briefby Josh Gabbatiss15 Sept 2026
Aviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
Greens urge MSPs to vote for moratorium on hyperscale data centres
The Independentby Katrine Bussey15 Sept 2026
Holyrood will vote on whether there should be a moratorium on new hyperscale data centres – with Scottish Greens insisting the move is needed to halt a “big tech free-for-all”.
Students skipping meals and getting second jobs to meet living costs, report finds
The Independentby Eleanor Busby and Will Meakin-Durrant15 Sept 2026
Students are missing meals and balancing multiple jobs because financial support provided through maintenance loans is failing to cover basic living costs, a report has warned.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms hit highest increase in 20 years
The Independentby Josie Clarke15 Sept 2026
Household complaints about water companies to the sector watchdog have seen their largest-ever annual increase following the steepest hike in charges since privatisation.
Modern slavery victims being ‘exploited in plain sight’ across UK retail sector
The Independentby Aine Fox15 Sept 2026
Modern slavery victims are being "exploited in plain sight" across the UK retail sector, filling supermarket shelves and staffing convenience store checkouts, a new report warns.