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Jet suit display hints at future of armed forces

Jet suit display hints at future of armed forces

Richard Browning – known as Jet Man – carried out the demonstration at Farnborough International Airport.

Slight rise in Covid-19 deaths registered in England and Wales

Slight rise in Covid-19 deaths registered in England and Wales

Figures are still far below levels seen during the winter.

Coronavirus control measures tightened up at Parliament

Coronavirus control measures tightened up at Parliament

Tours of the Palace of Westminster and receptions have been cancelled due to a surge in cases.

Carney: World cannot face series of climate crises

Carney: World cannot face series of climate crises

The former Bank of England governor was speaking on the sidelines of the Cop26 conference in Glasgow.

Fuel prices up 30p a litre in 12 months

Fuel prices up 30p a litre in 12 months

Government figures show the average price of a litre of the fuel at UK forecourts was 143.70p on Monday.

Micheal Martin: Ireland has no choice but to act on climate change

Micheal Martin: Ireland has no choice but to act on climate change

The Taoiseach, speaking at the Cop26 conference, offered a stark warning to critics of his Government’s policy on climate change.

Facebook and Instagram ‘allowing Covid misinformation to thrive’

Facebook and Instagram ‘allowing Covid misinformation to thrive’

A report from NewsGuard says 20 accounts tracked by the group have gained more than 370,000 followers in the last year.

Vaccine needed to prevent infection that causes baby deaths, experts say

Vaccine needed to prevent infection that causes baby deaths, experts say

Group B streptococcus leads to around 150,000 deaths of babies each year, more than half a million pre-term births and long-term disability.

Police officers admit sharing photos of murdered sisters

Police officers admit sharing photos of murdered sisters

Deniz Jaffer and Jamie Lewis had been assigned to protect the scene after Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were found dead in a park in Wembley.

Insulate Britain activists target roads across England

Insulate Britain activists target roads across England

The environmental group launched demonstrations on major roads near London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Therapist funded by Captain Tobias says ‘I will do everything to make him proud’

Therapist funded by Captain Tobias says ‘I will do everything to make him proud’

Ten-year-old Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy and autism, has raised more than £150,000 for his school and The Children’s Hospital Charity.

Warning over ‘domino effect’ on children’s mental health care

Warning over ‘domino effect’ on children’s mental health care

Many organisations involved with children’s mental health support face ‘significant financial challenges’, it has been warned.

UK welcomes France ‘stepping back’ from fishing threats for now

UK welcomes France ‘stepping back’ from fishing threats for now

Environment Secretary George Eustice acknowledged a de-escalation from French president Emmanuel Macron.

BP profits better than expected amid soaring energy prices

BP profits better than expected amid soaring energy prices

The oil giant said underlying replacement cost profits jumped to 3.3bn US dollars (£2.4bn) in the three months to September 30.

Don’t delay seeking help for deadly cancer symptoms, charity warns

Don’t delay seeking help for deadly cancer symptoms, charity warns

Pancreatic Cancer UK said it is concerned after a survey showed people with possible signs of the disease might leave it too late to consult a doctor.

Labour MP calls for ban on wet wipes containing plastic

Labour MP calls for ban on wet wipes containing plastic

Putney MP Fleur Anderson’s Bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of the product will have its first reading on Tuesday.

What the papers say – November 2

What the papers say – November 2

A range of Cop26-related stories feature across the front pages.

Police officers to enter pleas over photos of scene where sisters were killed

Police officers to enter pleas over photos of scene where sisters were killed

Pc Deniz Jaffer and Pc Jamie Lewis will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday accused of taking inappropriate pictures.

MoD wastes billions and fails to learn from mistakes, spending watchdog says

MoD wastes billions and fails to learn from mistakes, spending watchdog says

The Public Accounts Committee accused the department of having a ‘broken’ system for procuring military equipment.

Repeat wind and solar revolution with new green tech, academics say

Repeat wind and solar revolution with new green tech, academics say

The researchers found that current policies to assess what to promote are not up to the task

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