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Confident England fans expecting ‘easy’ win ahead of Senegal knockout game

Confident England fans expecting ‘easy’ win ahead of Senegal knockout game

Supporters were in a relaxed mood ahead of kick- off in Sunday’s World Cup round-of-16 tie.

Inspector warns of reoffending risk as prisoners locked in cells 23 hours a day

Inspector warns of reoffending risk as prisoners locked in cells 23 hours a day

HM Chief Inspector of Prisons said the system was taking an ‘inordinately long time’ to recover from Covid.

What is the UN nature conference in Montreal and what will it achieve?

What is the UN nature conference in Montreal and what will it achieve?

The delayed meeting is taking place in the Canadian city from this week.

Tories will take action if police investigate rape claim MP, says Zahawi

Tories will take action if police investigate rape claim MP, says Zahawi

The Conservative Party chairman said he has commissioned independent legal advice after allegations were reported to the police.

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as ‘Big Bang reform’ to the upper chamber.

Military on stand-by as ministers prepare for wave of strikes

Military on stand-by as ministers prepare for wave of strikes

Troops have been training to cover as firefighters and ambulance crews in the event of industrial action.

BBC chairman Richard Sharp says broadcaster ‘fighting against its liberal bias’

BBC chairman Richard Sharp says broadcaster ‘fighting against its liberal bias’

The former banker highlighted areas where he believes the BBC should improve.

UK ambassador to Senegal hopes England will win but says match will be ‘tight’

UK ambassador to Senegal hopes England will win but says match will be ‘tight’

The match between Senegal and England kicks off at 7pm on Sunday.

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.

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