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John Lewis festive ad stars young alien experiencing first Christmas

John Lewis festive ad stars young alien experiencing first Christmas

The highly-anticipated commercial comes as the retailer reveals Christmas-related searches on its website are up 50% on this time last year.

Bee Gees star Barry Gibb honoured on special edition Isle of Man stamps

Bee Gees star Barry Gibb honoured on special edition Isle of Man stamps

There are seven stamps in the collection.

From excitable dragon to Sir Elton John – a history of John Lewis Christmas ads

From excitable dragon to Sir Elton John – a history of John Lewis Christmas ads

The department store’s campaign and accompanying soundtrack is an eagerly anticipated highlight for many in the build-up to the festive season.

Financial institutions and listed firms to be forced to publish net-zero plans

Financial institutions and listed firms to be forced to publish net-zero plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the UK would become a net-zero financial centre.

More than 20,000 people have crossed Channel to UK this year, figures show

More than 20,000 people have crossed Channel to UK this year, figures show

Dan O’Mahoney, Clandestine Channel Threat Commander, said the trips are ‘dangerous, unnecessary and facilitated by violent criminal gangs’.

Leading Covid adviser quits Sage amid warning of ‘concerning’ virus levels

Leading Covid adviser quits Sage amid warning of ‘concerning’ virus levels

Sir Jeremy Farrar said he needed to focus on work at the Wellcome Trust.

Allies of Conservative MP seek to review or quash potential suspension

Allies of Conservative MP seek to review or quash potential suspension

Two amendments have been put forward regarding Owen Paterson’s case.

Young climate activists call for ‘end of betrayal’ at Cop26 protest

Young climate activists call for ‘end of betrayal’ at Cop26 protest

A group of activists held up illuminated letters saying ‘end climate betrayal’.

Striking Glasgow refuse workers to be joined by Cop26 activists

Striking Glasgow refuse workers to be joined by Cop26 activists

Glasgow’s striking cleansing staff will start a third day’s industrial action supported by Cop26 climate activists.

NSPCC raises concerns about newborns missing health checks

NSPCC raises concerns about newborns missing health checks

One in five babies missed an important health and development check during the pandemic, the NSPCC said.

UK position in French fishing row unchanged, says Boris Johnson

UK position in French fishing row unchanged, says Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister said the dispute was ‘vanishingly unimportant’ when compared with climate change.

Cautious optimism after second day of Cop26 leaders’ talks sees progress

Cautious optimism after second day of Cop26 leaders’ talks sees progress

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that while the doomsday clock was still ticking, the wires could be snipped.

Teenage inventor and Earthshot Prize finalist urges leaders to act on climate

Teenage inventor and Earthshot Prize finalist urges leaders to act on climate

Vinisha Umashankar’s solar-powered invention can power an iron for six hours from five hours of sunshine.

Woman in her 80s subjected to ‘terrifying ordeal’ in her home in Londonderry

Woman in her 80s subjected to ‘terrifying ordeal’ in her home in Londonderry

The pensioner had duct tape placed over her eyes and wrists as her home was plundered.

Prostate cancer urine test can identify men at lower risk, study suggests

Prostate cancer urine test can identify men at lower risk, study suggests

In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Police shooting inquest jury watch footage showing moment of fatal shot

Police shooting inquest jury watch footage showing moment of fatal shot

Trevor Smith was hit by a single bullet that had ricocheted off his bedframe.

Barry Bennell ‘promised’ City youth development role, judge told

Barry Bennell ‘promised’ City youth development role, judge told

A former City scout told Mr Justice Johnson that a coach had threatened to leave the club if Bennell, who is serving a jail term, got the job.

Protesters gather outside Cop26 summit on second day of summit

Protesters gather outside Cop26 summit on second day of summit

More than a hundred protestors arrived outside the UN climate summit in the early evening.

Harry and Meghan’s foundation pledges to be net zero by 2030

Harry and Meghan’s foundation pledges to be net zero by 2030

The announcement was made on the foundation’s website during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow.

Johnson ‘cautiously optimistic’ of Cop26 deal

Johnson ‘cautiously optimistic’ of Cop26 deal

The Prime Minister welcomed a series of announcements by the assembled leaders on deforestation and emissions.

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