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Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

The Taoiseach told the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt that Ireland is doing all it can to hit its climate targets.

EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92

EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92

The veteran actor was part of the soap’s original cast.

Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

The union said it asked TfL to pause job cuts and detrimental pension changes to give both sides the space to come to a negotiated settlement.

Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover

Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover

Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn is taking legal action against Juan Carlos and seeking damages for personal injury.

Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown

Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown

The Queen had the longest reign of any British monarch and died in September aged 96.

People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity

People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity

Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK has called for urgent action from the Government.

Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes

Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes

The funding could be used to insulate homes and businesses or switch to energy-saving heat pumps.

Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting

Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting

Nato’s Jens Stoltenberg will be the first international leader hosted by Rishi Sunak in No 10.

King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’

King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’

Charles met artists in Leeds who had taken part in the Worlds Re-imagined Globes project which explains Britain’s role in slavery.

African countries face ‘economic devastation’ from climate hit to GDP

African countries face ‘economic devastation’ from climate hit to GDP

Christian Aid report reveals the impact of rising temperatures on Africa as countries debate climate action at Cop27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Three arrested in dawn drug raids by Met

Three arrested in dawn drug raids by Met

The trio were detained on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days

70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days

The union said disruption can be avoided if employers make improved offers.

Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report

Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report

The Law Commission said billions of pounds had not been retrieved from criminals.

Baby was making good progress before fatal collapse, murder trial told

Baby was making good progress before fatal collapse, murder trial told

Lucy Letby denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas

Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas

The Toy Retailers Association said it was mindful that 2022 had been challenging for many families as it released its annual DreamToys list.

Train drivers at LNER vote to withdraw overtime in dispute

Train drivers at LNER vote to withdraw overtime in dispute

Aslef said its members at LNER, which operates on the East Coast main line, will take the action on non-contractual overtime from November 27.

Santas to be trained to make Christmas inclusive for visually impaired children

Santas to be trained to make Christmas inclusive for visually impaired children

A partnership between sight loss charity Guide Dogs and Ministry of Fun aims to educate Santas and elves in the UK.

Judge ‘fell into error’ when sentencing ex-BBC DJ who stalked Jeremy Vine

Judge ‘fell into error’ when sentencing ex-BBC DJ who stalked Jeremy Vine

Alex Belfield, whose YouTube channel has 350,000 followers, used social media and emails to stalk four victims.

Last Of The Summer Wine star Tom Owen dies aged 73

Last Of The Summer Wine star Tom Owen dies aged 73

He continued a family tradition by playing the on-screen son of his father, fellow actor Bill Owen.

Photographer and filmmaker ‘held for 13 hours’ after Just Stop Oil protest

Photographer and filmmaker ‘held for 13 hours’ after Just Stop Oil protest

Rich Felgate and Tom Bowles were capturing the activists on a footbridge over the M25 near Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, at around 11am on Monday.

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