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BP's board has decided to part ways with its chair, a move that may come as a surprise to some given the company's recent turmoil. However, this decision is a demonstration of the board's ability to take decisive action when…

A clinical trial led by the London-based Institute of Cancer Research has yielded promising results for bladder cancer patients. The trial tested the effectiveness of durvalumab, an immunotherapy drug, in treating muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Currently, standard treatment for this type…

Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, has expressed frustration over raising concerns about Gaza within the government. He likened the experience to "hitting up against a brick wall", suggesting his concerns were repeatedly dismissed. This comes after private messages from…

Downing Street has confirmed that Labour leader Keir Starmer's WhatsApp messages automatically delete, a function in line with official guidance. This revelation comes as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, continues. The automatic deletion of…

UK student groups have expressed concerns that graduates are being treated as 'cash cows' to fund older people's lifestyles. This criticism was raised during an inquiry into the student loan system. Graduates are facing ballooning debt, with the average student…

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is advocating for a Norway-style gas policy, seeking government involvement in resource operations. This approach would see the government take a stake in gas projects, potentially generating revenue. However, experts note that Norway's model is…

Six US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a $1 billion deal to terminate a major offshore wind lease. The lease, located off the coast of New York, was set to be developed into a large…