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Which musicians have recorded songs for John Lewis Christmas adverts?

Which musicians have recorded songs for John Lewis Christmas adverts?

Ellie Goulding, Elbow and Lily Allen are among the acts who have featured in the festive series.

Cop26 success is a ‘question of will’, Boris Johnson says

Cop26 success is a ‘question of will’, Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister praised progress so far at the global climate conference but warned the future of the planet ‘still hangs in the balance’.

Bus passengers hit with above-inflation fare rises

Bus passengers hit with above-inflation fare rises

The Department for Transport said fares in England increased by 1.7% in the year to March.

M&S casts Tom Holland as Percy Pig for bumper Christmas campaign

M&S casts Tom Holland as Percy Pig for bumper Christmas campaign

The high street stalwart is launching two campaigns on the same day as rival John Lewis releases its new festive advert.

Greta Thunberg jokes she will go net zero on swearing

Greta Thunberg jokes she will go net zero on swearing

The climate activist was filmed joining in with a rude chant outside Cop26.

Serial killer probe police should have engaged with LGBT community, inquest told

Serial killer probe police should have engaged with LGBT community, inquest told

Sean Wilson, deputy borough commander in 2014, also apologised for comments he made about Stephen Port’s victims.

Glasgow’s striking cleansing staff supported by Cop26 activists

Glasgow’s striking cleansing staff supported by Cop26 activists

Workers were supported by international trade union representatives, climate activists and Cop26 delegates on Wednesday.

Researchers create fuel from thin air and sunlight

Researchers create fuel from thin air and sunlight

Scientists have described a solar fuel system, located on the roof of a laboratory, that is made up of three essential units.

Minister calls for optimism after SNP demands apology for ‘disaster’ Brexit

Minister calls for optimism after SNP demands apology for ‘disaster’ Brexit

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MP Pete Wishart to stop talking down Scotland’s businesses.

Scottish minister’s race discrimination complaint against nursery upheld

Scottish minister’s race discrimination complaint against nursery upheld

The Care Inspectorate found Little Scholars in Broughty Ferry ‘did not promote fairness, equality and respect when offering placements’.

Government poised to press ahead with mandatory jabs for NHS staff

Government poised to press ahead with mandatory jabs for NHS staff

Officials have been considering whether to introduce mandatory vaccinations for frontline health and care staff.

Prime Minister casts further doubt on Heathrow expansion

Prime Minister casts further doubt on Heathrow expansion

Mr Johnson said the Government was focused on achieving ‘net-zero aviation’.

Johnson defends bankers’ tax contributions amid concern over household bills

Johnson defends bankers’ tax contributions amid concern over household bills

Labour’s deputy leader challenged Boris Johnson at PMQs over a Budget policy to cut taxes for banks from 2023 while households will see tax rises.

Usman Khan attack: Coroner urges improved data-sharing by undercover police

Usman Khan attack: Coroner urges improved data-sharing by undercover police

Saskia Jones, 23, and Jack Merritt, 25, were killed in the Fishmongers’ Hall incident in November 2019.

Red Arrows pilot tells inquest of ‘eternal regret’ after engineer’s crash death

Red Arrows pilot tells inquest of ‘eternal regret’ after engineer’s crash death

Corporal Jonathan Bayliss died when the Hawk T1 jet crashed into the runway at RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, in March 2018.

Insulate Britain supporters summoned to appear at High Court

Insulate Britain supporters summoned to appear at High Court

Nine protesters face a charge of contempt of court after a series of demonstrations across the M25, campaigners said.

Skipper of British vessel impounded in France hopes to go home soon

Skipper of British vessel impounded in France hopes to go home soon

Jondy Ward and his crew on the Cornelis Gert Jan were arrested by French maritime police off the Normandy coast last week.

‘No plans whatsoever’ to close schools again amid pandemic, says Nadhim Zahawi

‘No plans whatsoever’ to close schools again amid pandemic, says Nadhim Zahawi

A review of extending the school day will be published by the Government before the end of the year, the Education Secretary said.

‘Failure to act on climate change could make broadcasters irrelevant’

‘Failure to act on climate change could make broadcasters irrelevant’

Twelve of the UK’s major media brands have agreed to a new climate pledge.

Consumers can ‘vote with their feet’ under new Treasury plans, Forbes says

Consumers can ‘vote with their feet’ under new Treasury plans, Forbes says

The Chancellor announced plans to force most listed companies and financial institutions to publish their plans to help reach net zero.

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