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Tamsin roberts. Beth, thanks very much and good morning from the gb newsroom. Its 931, a retired british miner has been released from a prison in cyprus after being jailed for the manslaughter of his wife. David hunter was given a two year sentence for killing his terminally ill wife at their home in paphos in 2021. The 76 year old has been released after cypriot authorities calculated his time to serve. Hunter claimed his wife asked him to end her life as she suffered from blood cancer. End her life as she suffered from blood cancer. The end her life as she suffered from blood cancer. The Prime Minister has confirmed hundreds of new oil and gas licences will be granted in the uk. Downing street has also confirmed millions of pounds for a new Carbon Capture scheme in north east scotland. Number ten says the move will help britain achieve net zero Carbon Emissions and boost British Energy independence. Mr sunak Energy Independence. Mr sunak will visit scotland today to highlight the cou
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