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Call to deliver global deal for nature amid crisis which threatens humanity

Call to deliver global deal for nature amid crisis which threatens humanity

The UN ‘Cop15’ talks kick off in Montreal, Canada this week, with pressure on to strike an historic deal to reverse nature declines.

Kate Winslet says £17k energy bill for disabled girl’s needs ‘completely wrong’

Kate Winslet says £17k energy bill for disabled girl’s needs ‘completely wrong’

The Titanic star said she felt she had to do something when she heard of Carolynne Hunter’s struggle to fund life-saving equipment.

Swimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness

Swimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness

The wife of a man who died of glioblastoma travelled to watch the Dunmurry Dippers complete their challenge.

Many pubs and breweries will close without further energy help, report says

Many pubs and breweries will close without further energy help, report says

New research showed energy costs are the biggest threat to the viability of pubs and breweries.

Gender pay gap ‘widest for women in their 50s’

Gender pay gap ‘widest for women in their 50s’

Women aged 50-59 earned an average salary of £30,603 which was £7,274 less than men in the same age group.

Toll of cyber-crime on businesses revealed in new research

Toll of cyber-crime on businesses revealed in new research

One in five of 150 companies surveyed by manufacturers organisation Make UK reported substantial financial loss.

Harry Potter-themed coin featuring Hogwarts Express launched

Harry Potter-themed coin featuring Hogwarts Express launched

The coin is part of a larger collection celebrating 25 years since the novel Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the UK.

Alison Thewliss announces bid to be next SNP Westminster leader

Alison Thewliss announces bid to be next SNP Westminster leader

She has been an MP for Glasgow Central since 2015.

Children affected by domestic abuse given automatic victim status

Children affected by domestic abuse given automatic victim status

Under the updated legal guidance, children will get automatic access to support such as mental health and safeguarding services.

Government ‘going backwards’ on green investment, says CBI chief Danker

Government ‘going backwards’ on green investment, says CBI chief Danker

The business group predicted that the UK has already entered recession and the economy will shrink by 0.4% next year.

Coffinmakers in Glasgow take further strike action and warn of more to come

Coffinmakers in Glasgow take further strike action and warn of more to come

Coffinmakers in Glasgow will walk out in an ongoing row over pay.

What the papers say – December 4

What the papers say – December 4

Rumours of dramas surrounding Harry and Meghan’s relationships with the royals are a focus of the Sundays.

Matt Hancock condemned for ‘deluded’ recount of care homes during pandemic

Matt Hancock condemned for ‘deluded’ recount of care homes during pandemic

Nadra Ahmed, the chair of the National Care Association, said the former Health Secretary’s account ” bears no resemblance to the facts”.

Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister

Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said Albania is a ‘demonstrably safe’ country as he warned overall migration is ‘unsustainable’.

Electric car drivers pay more for slower chargers

Electric car drivers pay more for slower chargers

The AA said the average cost of recharging a battery to 80% using a slow charger on a pay as you go basis was £33.26 last month.

Police watchdog head resigns over ‘criminal probe’

Police watchdog head resigns over ‘criminal probe’

Suella Braverman said on Saturday she was forced to take “immediate action”.

Protesters target Salt Bae’s London steak restaurant

Protesters target Salt Bae’s London steak restaurant

The Animal Rebellion group, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, said eight people entered the Nusr-Et steakhouse.

Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’

Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’

The former health secretary disclosed that his resignation statement was filmed by Boris Johnson on a mobile phone.

William speaks of his faith the world can ‘repair and regenerate our planet’

William speaks of his faith the world can ‘repair and regenerate our planet’

The Earthshot prize awards ceremony is taking place in Boston and honours environmental pioneers.

Kate Winslet: Government should tackle impact of social media on young people

Kate Winslet: Government should tackle impact of social media on young people

The actress said there should be more ‘protection and accountability’ because parents are left ‘flailing’.

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