Author of new climate sceptic report was set to receive $1000 a month from oil lobby group
Joss Garman reports on climate sceptic report author Indur Goklany, who is linked to a number of oil industry funded US lobby groups.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Under fire over hacking? How do you prove you’re fit and proper? By mocking Roy Hodgson
Shamik Das reports on The Sun’s disgraceful front page today mocking new England manager Roy Hodgson.
The Murdoch stench lingers around Salmond
The bad smell lingering around Scottish first minister Alex Salmond’s relationship with Rupert Murdoch gets worse and worse, reports Ed Jacobs.
One year on from slaying Bin Laden, Obama heralds “new chapter” in Afghanistan
A year on from the biggest call of his Presidency, to kill Osama bin Laden, Barack Obama has signed a new pact with Karzai on a surprise visit to Afghanistan.
Osborne’s carbon footprint grows as Shell decides against wind power
Shell scrapping its North Sea wind farm plans suggests George Osborne’s stimulus policies for the oil and gas industries are deterring investment in renewables.
Boris accused of being “out of touch with housing reality” as Ken targets Lib Dems
Labour today warned there will be further instances of London councils seeking to export families north as the government’s welfare reforms begin to bite.
Poll: Welsh Labour “on course to make sweeping gains”
A new poll has revealed Welsh Labour is “on course to make sweeping gains” in Thursday’s local elections.
Charity survey shows up shambolic work programme
In the wake of the unfolding A4e scandal, a new survey reveals bafflingly low client referral rates among welfare-to-work subcontractors. What’s going on?
MPs attack Murdochs in damning report into phone-hacking
MPs today said Rupert Murdoch “is not a fit person to exercise the stewardship of a major international company”, accusing him of “wilful blindness”.
Will an elected Mayor bring the glory days back to Coventry?
Amanda Ramsay reports on campaign for an elected mayor in Coventry ahead of the referendum this Thursday.