The prime minister confirms the UK's target to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.

World leaders gathered at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking center stage. Starmer announced ambitious new c

Sir Keir Starmer is at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, where he's announced the UK will aim to cut emissions by 81% by 2035. Back home, a bill that could see assisted dying legalised has been published.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 as he committed the country to a more ambitious climate goal at the United Nations COP29 climate summit.

Keir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the Guardian can reveal, with a target in line with the advice given to the government by its scientists and independent advisers.

Keir Starmer unveils ambitious UK climate goal at COP29 The Prime Minister has arrived in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 climate summit, where he will argue that the transition to green energy is an investment opportunity.