Green party drops longstanding opposition to nuclear power 05. October 2026 (17:53) Party in England and Wales ditches commitment to phase out nuclear in major shift in its energy policyGreen party members have voted to end the party’s opposition to nuclear power, dropping a commitment to phase out the technology in a major shift in its energy policy.The motion, adopted at conference, removes a “blanket opposition to nuclear fission” and instead commits the Green party of England and Wales to assessing nuclear projects alongside other low-carbon technologies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why did the US withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? – The Latest 05. October 2026 (17:45) The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor – watch on YouTube Continue reading...(The Guardian)