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Greta Thunberg dismisses Cop26 as ‘greenwash festival of empty promises’

Greta Thunberg dismisses Cop26 as ‘greenwash festival of empty promises’

The climate activist addressed thousands of people gathered for a protest in Glasgow’s George Square.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Nearly one in four local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

French fishing vessel sinking caused by snagging, inquest finds

French fishing vessel sinking caused by snagging, inquest finds

Judge Nigel Lickley QC found the trawler sank after snagging on the seabed off the coast of Cornwall in January 2004.

No single ‘anti-sleaze’ candidate will challenge Tories in Paterson by-election

No single ‘anti-sleaze’ candidate will challenge Tories in Paterson by-election

The rural constituency is considered ultra-safe for the Tories, with Mr Paterson having held it since 1997.

Convicted terrorist locked up for breaches

Convicted terrorist locked up for breaches

Following his release, Isaac Idris had failed to notify police of financial information, a phone number and email addresses.

Lewis: Context of Troubles killings merits treating them differently

Lewis: Context of Troubles killings merits treating them differently

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the Good Friday Agreement had been a consideration in the decision.

Charles remembers trip on royal train as he inspects new green locomotives

Charles remembers trip on royal train as he inspects new green locomotives

The Prince of Wales checked out cutting edge technology for transport and carbon capture during his stay in Scotland.

Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told

Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told

A father whose daughter was rushed to hospital more than 40 times by ambulance gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.

Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

The Northern Ireland Secretary said triggering Article 16 remained an ‘absolute last resort’ and the Government still wanted agreement with the EU.

GP who embezzled £1.1m to pay for online gambling habit jailed

GP who embezzled £1.1m to pay for online gambling habit jailed

Rumi Chhapia stole the funds from the healthcare group he founded.

Barry Bennell abuse victim heard crying for help, court told

Barry Bennell abuse victim heard crying for help, court told

A man said the incident occurred at a Butlin’s holiday camp decades ago.

Oxford jab creator to deliver Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Oxford jab creator to deliver Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, who co-developed the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, is set to deliver the prestigious lecture on December 6.

MPs push technology giants on online fraud policies

MPs push technology giants on online fraud policies

Treasury Committee chair Mel Stride has asked Microsoft, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok how they protect their users.

Givan cannot use joint office as ‘shield’ to hide from court challenge – judge

Givan cannot use joint office as ‘shield’ to hide from court challenge – judge

The First Minister is not legally represented in the case taken by a Belfast businessman against the DUP’s boycott of north-south meetings.

Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry

Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry

The veteran of UN climate talks said he had never seen so many initiatives or ‘real money’ in the first days of a Cop.

Labour will stand candidate in by-election to replace Owen Paterson

Labour will stand candidate in by-election to replace Owen Paterson

There had been suggestions of opposition parties uniting behind a single anti-sleaze candidate.

Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice

Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice

Campaigner Greta Thunberg was among those taking part in the rally.

Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls

Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls

The TV star urged those with influence at the summit to ‘use it’.

No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap

No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap

Brexit minister Lord Frost will meet with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic again in London next week.

‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told

‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told

John Pape was a friend of Gabriel Kovari, a Slovakian national given a fatal dose of the drug GHB by serial killer Stephen Port in 2014.

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