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Government announces almost £300 million for climate justice

Government announces almost £300 million for climate justice

The announcement coincides with adaptation, loss and damage day at Cop26 in Glasgow.

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel visit temple for Diwali

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel visit temple for Diwali

The Prime Minister sent his ‘warmest wishes’ to Britain’s Hindus as he visited the temple in north London.

NHS to receive nearly £250m for tech to tackle record waiting list backlog

NHS to receive nearly £250m for tech to tackle record waiting list backlog

The Department of Health and Social Care said the funding aims to reduce waiting times for diagnoses and treatments.

Tory MPs criticise Eustice for dismissing sleaze row as ‘a storm in a teacup’

Tory MPs criticise Eustice for dismissing sleaze row as ‘a storm in a teacup’

The backlash was a sign of the anger on the Tory benches over the handling of the Owen Paterson case.

Sturgeon to push for climate justice in last week of Cop26

Sturgeon to push for climate justice in last week of Cop26

Cop26 in Glasgow will enter its second week on Monday.

Government warns of Christmas Covid restrictions amid booster jab push

Government warns of Christmas Covid restrictions amid booster jab push

People over 50 and those most at risk from Covid-19 are currently eligible for a booster six months after their second jab.

EU could set aside Brexit trade deal if UK suspends NI Protocol, Coveney warns

EU could set aside Brexit trade deal if UK suspends NI Protocol, Coveney warns

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister criticised the UK Government’s approach to negotiations on the Irish Sea trade arrangements.

British man appears in court in Ireland charged with threatening MP

British man appears in court in Ireland charged with threatening MP

Daniel Weavers, 41, was arrested in Cork on Saturday.

Cop26 outcome ‘remains to be seen’, says singer and campaigner Annie Lennox

Cop26 outcome ‘remains to be seen’, says singer and campaigner Annie Lennox

The musician turned activist spoke out about the climate talks, currently taking place in Glasgow.

Irish Environment Minister’s trip to Cop26 back on after negative Covid test

Irish Environment Minister’s trip to Cop26 back on after negative Covid test

Eamon Ryan had cancelled the visit to Glasgow after an initial test returned a positive result.

‘Nothing like enough progress’ against global warming, expert adviser warns

‘Nothing like enough progress’ against global warming, expert adviser warns

Peter Betts spoke out during the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow

In Pictures: Classic cars on show in London to Brighton spectacle

In Pictures: Classic cars on show in London to Brighton spectacle

The event was celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2021.

UK playing ‘very dangerous game’ with Article 16 threat

UK playing ‘very dangerous game’ with Article 16 threat

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald said suspending the Northern Ireland Protocol could endanger the entire withdrawal agreement.

Environment Secretary claims sewage dumping concession ‘mirrors’ peers’ demands

Environment Secretary claims sewage dumping concession ‘mirrors’ peers’ demands

Critics have argued that it does not require water companies to take action quickly, thereby allowing dumping to continue for years to come.

Circus takes step into unknown with winter shows to recoup pandemic losses

Circus takes step into unknown with winter shows to recoup pandemic losses

The 150-year-old Tom Duffy’s Circus nearly went out of business during lockdown.

New levy could prevent green British firms being undercut, says Eustice

New levy could prevent green British firms being undercut, says Eustice

The Environment Secretary said the issue of a ‘carbon border tax’ is being examined by officials in Whitehall.

Brian Cox says he switched from Labour to ‘put Scotland first’ with independence

Brian Cox says he switched from Labour to ‘put Scotland first’ with independence

Succession star Brian Cox spoke out about his support for Scottish independence.

Adviser calls on people to get Covid booster jab amid vaccine efficacy warning

Adviser calls on people to get Covid booster jab amid vaccine efficacy warning

Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency, has urged people to come forward for their third doses.

Starmer urges UK against triggering Article 16 in Northern Ireland Protocol row

Starmer urges UK against triggering Article 16 in Northern Ireland Protocol row

The Labour leader has said adjustments need to be made to improve what is already in place.

Sleaze row ‘storm in a teacup’, minister claims as Labour steps up attack

Sleaze row ‘storm in a teacup’, minister claims as Labour steps up attack

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson was ‘up to his neck’ in the Westminster sewer.

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