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Bus hijacked and set alight in apparent Northern Ireland Protocol protest

Bus hijacked and set alight in apparent Northern Ireland Protocol protest

The incident happened on the day the DUP set as a deadline for pulling down Stormont if major changes to the Irish Sea border had not been secured.

Train crash disruption to last for several days

Train crash disruption to last for several days

National Rail Enquiries said most of the lines serving Salisbury ‘will remain closed until at least the end of the day on Thursday’.

Sturgeon ‘shares PM’s pessimism’ over climate talks

Sturgeon ‘shares PM’s pessimism’ over climate talks

The First Minister called on leaders to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’.

UK will not ‘roll over’ in fishing dispute with French, Foreign Secretary says

UK will not ‘roll over’ in fishing dispute with French, Foreign Secretary says

Liz Truss accused the French of making unwarranted threats in the row over the issuing of post-Brexit fishing licences.

Ryanair doubles passenger numbers as restrictions ease

Ryanair doubles passenger numbers as restrictions ease

The airline still recorded a loss but it was far better than a year ago; however the future remains uncertain due to high fuel costs and Covid.

Delay mandatory jabs for health service workers until spring – NHS Providers

Delay mandatory jabs for health service workers until spring – NHS Providers

A call has been made for mandated jabs for NHS workers to be delayed until April so the NHS can ‘get through winter’.

Barclays boss quits over Epstein investigation

Barclays boss quits over Epstein investigation

Jes Staley has left the bank following the preliminary findings of a report into whether he played down his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Glasgow bin collectors walk out on strike during Cop26

Glasgow bin collectors walk out on strike during Cop26

The GMB union said workers will strike throughout the first week of the summit.

Trio arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘targeted incident’ in Reading

Trio arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘targeted incident’ in Reading

Officers were called to Tilehurst about 10.40pm on Sunday, police said.

Vax dubbed 2021’s Word of the Year by Oxford Languages

Vax dubbed 2021’s Word of the Year by Oxford Languages

Oxford Languages president Casper Grathwohl said vax was ‘an obvious choice’.

‘Small number’ of people taken to hospital after train collision

‘Small number’ of people taken to hospital after train collision

The driver had been trapped before being released from his cab having sustained injuries that were not believed to be serious.

What the papers say – November 1

What the papers say – November 1

A train collision in Wiltshire features among the stories on Monday’s front pages.

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

France has threatened to impose increased port restrictions and border checks if more fishing licences are not granted by Tuesday.

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

Countries have to move to ‘real-world action’, PM will tell leaders, while Prince of Wales will call for a ‘war-like footing’ to tackle the crisis.

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

The money will go to developing countries to help with repairs from climate-related events.

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

The former Labour leader said Alok Sharma was being undermined by his colleagues.

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Around 100 people were evacuated and injuries are believed to be minor following the incident in Salisbury.

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Emergency services are at the site close to London Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Police said.

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

The funnel cloud was spotted during a surfing competition on Llantwit Major Beach.

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

It follows breakthroughs in recent months on transatlantic disputes which saw tariffs on UK goods suspended.

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