Esme Stallard,Climate and science reporter, BBC News and Matt McGrath,Environment correspondent, BBC NewsPablo Porciuncula/AFPBrazilian President Lula warned of "extremist forces" when he addressed world leaders at the global climate ...

Available for over a yearWhat’s been called the storm of the century - Hurricane Melissa – has barrelled through Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas over the past two days. ...

Mark PoyntingClimate reporterNOAA via GettyA satellite image of Hurricane Melissa moving over the Caribbean SeaHurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, created "extremely dangerous and life-threatening" ...

Jean MackenzieSeoul correspondentBBC/Hosu LeeBoat owner Hong Suk-hui says the seas are becoming more dangerousHong Suk-hui was waiting on the shore of South Korea's Jeju Island when the call came. ...

The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry "will not change" or be "watered down", Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted.Writing in the Times newspaper, Mahmood said the wait ...

Senior bankers will be able to pocket bonuses more quickly under a relaxation of rules brought in after the financial crisis of 2007/2008.Senior bankers have had to wait up ...

Chris MasonPolitical editor in AberdeenPA MediaJohn Swinney was the third SNP leader in a little over a yearA year or so ago, the Scottish National Party looked to be ...

Getty ImagesThere has been speculation that November's Budget could see Chancellor Rachel Reeves break Labour's pre-election pledge not to increase income tax, National Insurance (NI) or VAT for working ...

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe debate around stamp duty is intensifying. When Kemi Badenoch said a future Conservative government would abolish it on the purchase of main homes, ...

Naomi Clarke and Adam MandevilleBBC News NIBBCLocal residents said they were worried that privatisation would price them out of using their leisure centresArds and North Down Council have voted ...

Some MPs have piled pressure on the government to change tack on its proscription of Palestine Action after another weekend of mass arrests.There were 890 arrests at a demonstration ...

Christine RoTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesBrake dust and tyre wear are significant sources of pollutantsGarage owner Kevan Gibbons has noticed many changes in his 45 years in the motor trade.Cars are ...