Greater Manchester's Mayor, Andy Burnham, has pledged to double the initial £100,000 funding for his A Bed Every Night scheme, an initiative aimed at providing accommodation for rough sleepers by Christmas. The programme, launched two months ago, has already assisted over 250 individuals, securing them temporary shelter.
Life continues for workers on the Petrojarl Foinaven, stationed at the Rosebank oil field, even as the UK government issues its approval for new drilling. The contentious project, capable of producing 500 million barrels of oil, faces significant opposition from climate organisations.
The government convened the UK's inaugural wildfire summit to enhance preparedness, announcing military aircraft will be deployed to aid firefighting efforts following a destructive 2026 summer.
Footage has emerged showing a significant portion of Brighton's historic West Pier succumbing to the powerful waves of Storm Austen, collapsing into the English Channel. The landmark, which has stood since the Victorian era, suffered further structural damage during the recent extreme weather.
