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Belfast rappers criticised by US conservatives and Sharon Osbourne for the pro-Palestine and anti-Israel content of their set Irish-language rap group Kneecap have responded to criticism of statements they made about Israel during their Coachella performance on the weekend, saying that statements are “not aggressive” in comparison to Israel’s attacks on Gaza.During their second set at the Coachella music festival in California on 18 April, the rap group, known for their political performances and support of Palestine, led the crowd in chants of “free, free Palestine”. Messages displayed on the stage’s screens during their set read: “Israel is committing genocide

Government is ‘setting up conversations’ as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit The UK is to woo global green investors, including those scared away from the US by the actions of Donald Trump, by offering cash and infrastructure improvements to encourage companies to set up manufacturing plants and supply chains.The government will bring forward £300m for offshore windfarms, an area in which the UK retains a lead, and has invited banks and major international companies to a 60-country summit in London this week. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/24/uk-seeks-to-attract-global-green-investors-spooked-by-trumps-policies Author : Fiona Harvey and Jillian Ambrose Publish date

The commission said the person behind the pamphlets had no link to a political opponent of Spender. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCrossbench urges next government to increase income supportMore than 70 independent and minor party candidates have signed an open letter calling on the next government to substantially increase income support.The next federal government must raise the rate. To do anything else in the face of all this evidence is just a deliberate act of cruelty. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/apr/24/australia-election-2025-live-labor-coalition-teal-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-policy-cost-of-living-voting-spender-pamphletntwnfb Author : Martin Farrer Publish date : 2025-04-23 20:56:00

Ed Miliband’s looming decision on electricity market changes could see households facing regional bill disparities Britain’s most senior government ministers could soon be drawn into a deepening row over plans to charge some households higher electricity bills than others, as Ed Miliband prepares to decide on sweeping energy reforms.The energy secretary is understood to be close to making a decision on whether to move ahead with proposals to replace the country’s single electricity market with several market zones. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/apr/23/ministers-braced-for-showdown-over-postcode-pricing-in-energy-market-shake-up Author : Jillian Ambrose Publish date : 2025-04-23 18:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the