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Nazanin’s husband ‘looking and feeling rougher’ on 16th day of hunger strike

Nazanin’s husband ‘looking and feeling rougher’ on 16th day of hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe began the protest to put pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to meet the Iranian delegate at Cop26.

Rich mix needed in House of Lords, minister says, amid cash for honours claims

Rich mix needed in House of Lords, minister says, amid cash for honours claims

The International Trade Secretary said those who had made donations to political parties should not be excluded from the Lords.

JD Sports hits back at claims car park meeting breached governance rules

JD Sports hits back at claims car park meeting breached governance rules

The executive chairman of JD Sports was filmed meeting the boss of Footasylum, while competition regulators investigated the firms’ merger.

Rescue operation under way to save man trapped in Brecon Beacons cave

Rescue operation under way to save man trapped in Brecon Beacons cave

Teams from across the UK have joined to help the man who has been stuck since Saturday.

Defence giant BAE Systems on target as it shrugs off supply pressures

Defence giant BAE Systems on target as it shrugs off supply pressures

The UK’s largest defence contractor said sales for the year are on track to be between 3% and 5% higher than in 2020.

Defence Secretary to meet Army leaders over culture concerns in armed forces

Defence Secretary to meet Army leaders over culture concerns in armed forces

It comes following a report that found almost two thirds of servicewomen had experienced bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination while serving.

Wife speaks of ‘wonderful’ partner as search for shark attack victim suspended

Wife speaks of ‘wonderful’ partner as search for shark attack victim suspended

She added both their families were currently overseas and was grateful for the support from her local friends.

Mosley trust row: Universities ‘should consider reputational risks’ of donations

Mosley trust row: Universities ‘should consider reputational risks’ of donations

The comments are the latest in a dispute over multi-million pound donations given to universities by The Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust.

Verdicts due in Kevin Lunney abduction case

Verdicts due in Kevin Lunney abduction case

The Quinn Industrial Holdings director was kidnapped and assaulted in September 2019.

What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

The latest on Owen Paterson and the Government’s reaction leads many of the papers.

Universities should consider ethical and reputational risks, says minister

Universities should consider ethical and reputational risks, says minister

The comments come after an Oxford don spoke out against his university taking money from the Mosley family.

Ministers to meet water bosses as crunch vote on sewage looms

Ministers to meet water bosses as crunch vote on sewage looms

Critics have claimed Government action against water companies does not go far enough.

Boris Johnson faces demands for public inquiry into sleaze allegations

Boris Johnson faces demands for public inquiry into sleaze allegations

An emergency Commons debate will be held to consider the implications of the Owen Paterson row.

Climate pledges must be delivered on, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma

Climate pledges must be delivered on, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma

He says he is committed to forging a deal that will see more action this decade to keep the 1.5C temperature rise limit within reach.

Bus hijacked and set on fire near loyalist estate

Bus hijacked and set on fire near loyalist estate

Four men boarded the bus on the outskirts of Belfast and ordered passengers off.

M&S worker hails optional pronoun badges as important for ‘allyship’

M&S worker hails optional pronoun badges as important for ‘allyship’

Stonewall described the badges as a ‘simple yet impactful way to make sure LGBTQ+ identities are respected’.

Senior police officer praises ‘non-contentious’ relations with Cop26 protesters

Senior police officer praises ‘non-contentious’ relations with Cop26 protesters

Less than 50 arrests were made in the first week of the climate summit in Glasgow.

Youth questioned after seven-year-old hit by flare at football match

Youth questioned after seven-year-old hit by flare at football match

The boy suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene at Barnsley’s Oakwell stadium.

Johnson holds talks with Iraqi counterpart after Baghdad assassination attempt

Johnson holds talks with Iraqi counterpart after Baghdad assassination attempt

Seven of Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s security guards were injured in the attack by at least two armed drones in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Gr

Starmer calls for Johnson to apologise to the nation over Paterson row

Starmer calls for Johnson to apologise to the nation over Paterson row

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson needs to ‘take action to undo the damage he has done’.

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