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Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton will hear the case at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

David Tindal, general manager of the retail giant’s Swindon fulfilment centre, said he was ‘not seeing any sign of a decline’ in Black Friday.

What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

The fallout from the Covid inquiry features alongside a variety of stories in Britain’s newspapers.

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

The duke is part of a group, which includes Sir Elton John, bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers.

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

His appearance comes a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic.

King and Queen to host South Korean president at state banquet

King and Queen to host South Korean president at state banquet

Yoon Suk Yeol and the First Lady Kim Keon Hee have travelled to the UK for a three-day state visit as Charles’s guests.

Fossil fuel delegates attended Cops at least 7,200 times over 20 years – study

Fossil fuel delegates attended Cops at least 7,200 times over 20 years – study

Campaigners have criticised the number of fossil fuel-linked attendees at the climate talks.

Tory hopes grow of tax cuts at autumn statement after Sunak speech

Tory hopes grow of tax cuts at autumn statement after Sunak speech

A benefits shake-up that would see those with mental health or mobility problems told to search for work which is possible from home is also expected.

Fred Sirieix criticises Nigel Farage’s Brexit poster on I’m A Celebrity

Fred Sirieix criticises Nigel Farage’s Brexit poster on I’m A Celebrity

During Monday’s episode, tensions rose as First Dates host Sirieix described the former Ukip and Brexit party leader’s actions as ‘shameful’.

Zelensky thanks world’s media for fostering support for Ukraine

Zelensky thanks world’s media for fostering support for Ukraine

He met Fox Corporation chief executive Lachlan Murdoch, Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall and The Sun journalist Jerome Starkey in Kyiv.

Sir Patrick Vallance rejects Sunak claim scientists were empowered during Covid

Sir Patrick Vallance rejects Sunak claim scientists were empowered during Covid

Sir Patrick said there were times during the crisis that he considering resigning.

Huge Las Vegas-style venue planned for east London rejected by Sadiq Khan

Huge Las Vegas-style venue planned for east London rejected by Sadiq Khan

The 21,000 capacity, 300ft tall MSG sphere in Stratford would be illuminated on the outside and have the highest LED resolution screen on Earth.

Queen commends journalists ‘risking their lives’ in the Middle East and Ukraine

Queen commends journalists ‘risking their lives’ in the Middle East and Ukraine

Camilla attended the Foreign Press Association’s annual awards ceremony to celebrate its 135th anniversary.

Humza Yousaf’s mother-in-law ‘left heart in Gaza’ after escaping conflict

Humza Yousaf’s mother-in-law ‘left heart in Gaza’ after escaping conflict

Elizabeth and Maged El-Nakla, the parents of Mr Yousaf’s wife Nadia, were visiting relatives last month when the conflict broke out.

‘Much too early’ to declare victory on inflation, says Bank governor

‘Much too early’ to declare victory on inflation, says Bank governor

Mr Bailey said that it was too soon to both say inflation was beaten and to talk about cutting interest rates.

Cameron welcomed back by dozens of Tory MPs at 1922 committee

Cameron welcomed back by dozens of Tory MPs at 1922 committee

It is understood he was questioned about the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as the Prime Minister’s efforts to revive the Rwanda plan.

David Cameron jokes wife is ‘furious’ at his new title as he takes seat in Lords

David Cameron jokes wife is ‘furious’ at his new title as he takes seat in Lords

Lord Cameron previously sat in the Commons for 15 years, including five years as leader of the opposition and six years as prime minister.

Government to invest £20m helping universities turn research into businesses

Government to invest £20m helping universities turn research into businesses

The funding is intended to support the ‘next generation’ of university ‘spin-outs’.

Emergency response sparked by running route white powder

Emergency response sparked by running route white powder

Several fire engines and police vehicles went to the scene in Glasgow.

Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash

Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash

Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund.

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