Rishi Sunak and the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt: Sunak took the public by surprise when Downing Street announced the PM would not be attending due to “other pressing domestic commitments including preparations for the autumn budget”. He then did a u-turn and decided to attend, outlining Glasgow’s legacy of building a secure and sustainable future.
Bumblebees get a buzz out of playing with balls, study finds: A team at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that bees love playing with wooden balls, defeating the idea that they resolve solely around survival or reward.
Food businesses seek clarity over blackout support: Food businesses and Britons have been informed of potential blackouts between 4pm and 7pm on winter weekdays if European countries cut gas exports to Britain. Before means testing is introduced, the government will be supporting businesses for around six months through their energy relief scheme.
Neighbourhood responds to fatal stabbing in Fallowfield as residents express fears and concerns: Fallowfield, which is popularly known to be a student-filled area, is a community full of fear after a 19-year-old Manchester Metropolitan University student was stabbed. He died in hospital.
