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Miliband Comes for Underfloor Heating and Towel Rails in Net Zero Drive

Ed Miliband will ban the sale of underfloor heating systems deemed to be using too much power in his latest Net Zero drive as he also sets his sights on electric towel rails, gas fires and storage heaters.

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No, the Police Should Not ‘Reflect the Community They Serve’. They Should Be Good at Their Job

Of all the myths that have undermined policing in Britain, perhaps the most pernicious is that polices forces should 'reflect the community they serve'. No, says Joanna Gray: they should be good at their job.

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12 Year-Old ‘Sophie of Dundee’ Who Was Vilified and Arrested on Word of Bulgarian Man is Vindicated as He is Found Guilty of Assault

A 12 year-old girl dubbed 'Sophie of Dundee' who was arrested after police initially believed a Bulgarian man's claims that she had called him a "f**ing migrant" has been vindicated after he was found guilty of assault.

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Hormuz: The Slow-Motion Crash

The economic shock of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked calls to abandon fossil fuels faster. But that's the wrong lesson, says Richard Lyon – and Net Zero obsessed Britain will learn this the hard way.

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Rayner’s Workers’ Rights Reforms Trigger Surge in Legal Claims

Britain is facing a surge in people taking their employers to court, with claims up 55% year on year, following Angela Rayner’s sweeping workers' rights reforms.

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Why is the Financial Times Encouraging Parents to Make Their Children Anxious About Climate Change?

Just who does Financial Times journalist Pilita Clark think she is, encouraging parents to ensure their children are sufficiently alarmed about the climate, asks Tilak Doshi. How far the pink paper has fallen.

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The Sceptic | Episode 82: How Britain Became an ‘Island of Strangers’ and the Security Risks of Net Zero

In Episode 82 of the Sceptic: The Free Speech Union's Dr Ben Jones on the causes of rising civil unrest, and Prof Gwythian Prins on how green zealotry leaves Britain exposed to its enemies.

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The Breast Cancer ‘Breakthrough’ is a Story of Overtreatment Not a Triumph of Testing

The breast cancer 'breakthrough' is a story of overtreatment, not a triumph of testing, says Dr Clare Craig. The truth is, the genetic test failed, but it's being rolled out anyway.

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John Healey Quits as Defence Secretary Over Starmer Military Funding Failure

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over Sir Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to "meet the moment" over his long-delayed proposals to boost military spending.

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Can Anyone or Anything Stop Andy Burnham Now?

Can anyone or anything stop Andy Burnham becoming PM now, asks Mark Littlewood in his latest Political Betting column as he contemplates breaking his usual rule and taking the 2/5 odds-on bet.

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The Backlash Against Net Zero is Gathering Steam Across Europe

Labour’s goal of 'dynamic alignment' with the EU is bad news for the party's beloved Net Zero, says Ben Pile. Even more than in Britain, the backlash in Europe against ruinous climate policies is gathering steam.

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New Welsh Temperature Record Set at Junk Site

The Met Office has claimed a new Welsh temperature record for springtime. But it was recorded at Bute Park, a Class 5 junk site where hot air is frequently vented from greenhouses, says Paul Homewood.

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