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Macron’s deadline looms in UK-France fishing dispute

Macron’s deadline looms in UK-France fishing dispute

The French authorities will take action on Tuesday unless extra licences are granted for French vessels to operate in UK waters.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for Nazi comparison at Cop26

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for Nazi comparison at Cop26

Justin Welby has apologised for comments made during an interview with BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg at Cop26.

Donaldson condemns “paramilitary elements” involved in “NI Protocol” bus burning

Donaldson condemns “paramilitary elements” involved in “NI Protocol” bus burning

The armed and masked men who hijacked the bus and set it on fire apparently referenced Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol as they held up the driver.

Harvey Tyrrell law will save lives by improving electrical safety in pubs – MP

Harvey Tyrrell law will save lives by improving electrical safety in pubs – MP

Andrew Rosindell told MPs his Bill would make sure the circumstances around the seven-year-old boy’s death will never be repeated.

Boris Johnson tells Cop26: Parts of Paris Agreement ‘already flunked’

Boris Johnson tells Cop26: Parts of Paris Agreement ‘already flunked’

The Prime Minister told other world leaders that rich countries must back up their words with action.

Another 40,000 engineers needed to feed heat pump push, says Centrica boss

Another 40,000 engineers needed to feed heat pump push, says Centrica boss

The price of the pumps will come down over time, Chris O’Shea said.

Jersey ‘being used as a pawn in political game’ between France and UK

Jersey ‘being used as a pawn in political game’ between France and UK

Boris Johnson and French president Emmanuel Macron have been at loggerheads amid rising tensions over licences to fish in British waters

Cop26 In Pictures: World leaders meet to forge deal on climate change

Cop26 In Pictures: World leaders meet to forge deal on climate change

Glasgow is hosting the latest global attempt to reach a consensus on meeting targets.

Cop26: what has happened at the conference today

Cop26: what has happened at the conference today

The World Leaders’ Summit has kicked off with a series of speeches warning of the need for action.

Greta Thunberg: Cop26 is just ‘blah blah blah’ and will not lead to real change

Greta Thunberg: Cop26 is just ‘blah blah blah’ and will not lead to real change

The Swedish teenage activist told a crowd in Glasgow that leadership on global warming would not come from the summit.

Plans to extend the school day to be considered by Education Secretary

Plans to extend the school day to be considered by Education Secretary

Nadhim Zahawi urged all schools to ensure they move to the average school day length of 6.5 hours.

Killer who kept lock of victim’s hair in wallet jailed for over 18 years

Killer who kept lock of victim’s hair in wallet jailed for over 18 years

Keith Hall lied for almost two decades after he beat 19-year-old Rachel Wilson to death in 2002.

‘Indiscriminate’ shooting left one dead and two injured, court told

‘Indiscriminate’ shooting left one dead and two injured, court told

Ali Ceesay has appeared in court charged with murder after being arrested at Heathrow Airport.

Television presenters visit Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband on hunger strike

Television presenters visit Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband on hunger strike

Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian dual national, has been in custody in Iran since 2016.

Swimmer ‘completely elated’ after finishing 365 swims for seal charity

Swimmer ‘completely elated’ after finishing 365 swims for seal charity

Allie Dart completed her 365th swim on October 31 for the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

Barry Bennell set to give evidence at High Court trial later this month

Barry Bennell set to give evidence at High Court trial later this month

Bennell, now 67, was scheduled to give evidence in December, but lawyers now expect him to appear, via video-link from prison, in November.

Rainbow Warrior given go-ahead to sail to Cop26 after U-turn by port authorities

Rainbow Warrior given go-ahead to sail to Cop26 after U-turn by port authorities

Greenpeace claims its activists will be allowed to travel to the climate conference in Glasgow along the River Clyde.

Queen pictured driving estate car in Windsor as her rest period continues

Queen pictured driving estate car in Windsor as her rest period continues

Buckingham Palace said on Friday that the monarch has been advised by her doctors to continue to rest for at least the next two weeks.

Smart motorways protesters carry coffins through London

Smart motorways protesters carry coffins through London

Around 50 demonstrators marched to Parliament Square on Monday.

Italian prime minister calls for ‘quantum leap’ on climate change

Italian prime minister calls for ‘quantum leap’ on climate change

Mario Draghi was among the heads of state who spoke at the opening day of the world leaders’ summit at Cop26.

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