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- 1UK publishes damning climate crisis national security findings●UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report
The UK government has released the findings of a national security assessment on the climate crisis, described as damning in its conclusions about the threats posed by global warming. The Guardian reports the document had previously been withheld, with attention focusing on Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband over its publication and what it reveals about Britain's preparedness.
- 2Police probe suspected Iran link to RAF Fairford bomb plot●RAF Fairford live updates: police investigate Iran link to suspected bomb plot https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/
Counter-terror police are investigating a suspected bomb plot connected to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with officers examining a possible Iranian link. The Guardian is running live updates as the investigation develops, and the case is drawing attention given the airbase's role in UK-US military operations and rising tensions involving Iran.
- 3Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A new Guardian documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to climate activists serving prison sentences for direct action. Through their correspondence, he seeks to understand the human stories behind protest and why so many climate campaigners in the UK have ended up behind bars.
- 4Ed Miliband admits Labour was wrong on Gaza●‘You were right’: Ed Miliband tells critics Labour was wrong on Gaza
Ed Miliband, the UK energy secretary, has publicly conceded that critics of Labour's position on Gaza were right, saying the party was wrong. The admission, reported by the Guardian, marks a notable break from Labour's earlier stance during the conflict and is drawing attention as the party reassesses its record on the issue.
- 5Climate Anxiety Support Groups Grapple With Eco-Grief▼Climate Change Anxiety Support Group Cafe:Let’sTalk-“This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly”-Guardian UK
Support group meetings branded as 'Climate Change Anxiety Cafe: Let's Talk' are drawing attention, with participants quoting a Guardian UK framing that today's climate disasters are 'not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly.' The gatherings offer a space for people to process distress over global warming, while the deliberately-caused framing is fueling debate about blame, accountability and how to cope with climate-related despair.
- 6Poll finds free speech a major concern for UK voters●https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/sep /28/protect-free-speech-labour-liberty-poll . "Free speech will be a big con
A Guardian-reported poll suggests free speech will be a significant concern for voters at the next UK general election, with many viewing the Labour government's current approach to the issue as bad for Britain. The findings point to free speech becoming an increasingly salient political issue in British electoral politics, drawing attention on social media.
- 7Beaverbrooks boss urges UK government to give businesses 'a break'●Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses 'a bit of a break' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/se
The head of UK jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has called on the government to give businesses 'a bit of a break', arguing firms need relief from mounting costs and regulatory pressure. The comments, reported by the Guardian, add to a growing chorus of retail voices pressing ministers for support amid a challenging trading environment.