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Cop26 chance to win a ‘victory’ for life on Earth but more action needed: Kerry

Cop26 chance to win a ‘victory’ for life on Earth but more action needed: Kerry

There is momentum among countries and businesses to tackle climate change, but more is needed, US climate envoy John Kerry urged ahead of Cop26.

Tube line shut due to Covid will fully reopen on weekdays next month

Tube line shut due to Covid will fully reopen on weekdays next month

The Waterloo and City line – which connects the City of London with Waterloo railway station – was closed in March 2020.

Man jailed for attempting to murder soldier in violent rage

Man jailed for attempting to murder soldier in violent rage

Dylan Rigby attacked Cobhan McLelland, 18, in a two-hour ordeal using scissors, knives and boiling water at a flat in Edinburgh in March.

Selfridges unveils ‘Christmas of Dreams’ window display

Selfridges unveils ‘Christmas of Dreams’ window display

The department store’s festive campaign has been launched at its London, Birmingham and Manchester stores and online.

Syrian refugee launches fitness record label inspired by athletes

Syrian refugee launches fitness record label inspired by athletes

Yazid Eid said the idea for Training Tunes came to him while facing life imprisonment in Syria.

Man wipes away tear at trial as he tells of ‘devil incarnate’ Barry Bennell

Man wipes away tear at trial as he tells of ‘devil incarnate’ Barry Bennell

The man is one of eight men who have sued Manchester City for damages after complaining of being abused by Bennell more than 30 years ago.

Testing shows I am not spewing Covid into the Commons, says maskless Rees-Mogg

Testing shows I am not spewing Covid into the Commons, says maskless Rees-Mogg

The Commons Leader is among those on the Government frontbench not to wear a face covering despite concerns over case numbers in Parliament.

Man who organised doomed flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala convicted

Man who organised doomed flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala convicted

David Henderson, 67, has been convicted after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court.

Patel promises ‘thorough review’ of police vetting

Patel promises ‘thorough review’ of police vetting

Home Secretary Priti Patel also said hiring more women is ‘important’ for the future of police culture.

Satanic teenager jailed for life for murdering sisters

Satanic teenager jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein, 19, savagely stabbed Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27, in a park in north London in June last year.

UK investigates trawler detention amid French sanctions threat

UK investigates trawler detention amid French sanctions threat

Environment Secretary George Eustice said threats to block British boats from French ports and tighten checks appear to breach international law.

Migrants feared missing at sea an ‘appalling tragedy’ – Home Secretary

Migrants feared missing at sea an ‘appalling tragedy’ – Home Secretary

Priti Patel said efforts to tackle crossings are aimed at preventing loss of life.

Virgin Wines stocked up for Christmas a year early to avoid disruption

Virgin Wines stocked up for Christmas a year early to avoid disruption

Shares in the online retailer made gains on Thursday morning after the trading update.

Richard Ratcliffe to meet Foreign Secretary following hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe to meet Foreign Secretary following hunger strike

The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is due to meet Liz Truss to discuss further strategy around attempts to free his wife.

Olympians among protesters who broke into Fawley oil refinery

Olympians among protesters who broke into Fawley oil refinery

Fifteen people from Extinction Rebellion have gained access to ExxonMobil’s Fawley oil terminal at the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire

Ofgem gets thumbs-up for plans that will slash energy bills

Ofgem gets thumbs-up for plans that will slash energy bills

The competition watchdog will allow the energy regulator to limit shareholder returns.

‘Ministers considering scrapping hotel quarantine’

‘Ministers considering scrapping hotel quarantine’

A senior travel industry figure said there is ‘no justification now for any country to be on a red list’.

Sunak refuses to commit to tax cuts amid fears of cost-of-living crisis

Sunak refuses to commit to tax cuts amid fears of cost-of-living crisis

The Chancellor said it was necessary to take ‘corrective action’ as the tax burden rose to its highest level since the 1950s.

Government ‘urgently’ investigating after British trawler detained off France

Government ‘urgently’ investigating after British trawler detained off France

French authorities said the UK’s failure to comply with trade agreements is ‘unacceptable’ and it will defend the rights of its own fishermen.

Most Britons unconcerned about missing out on Christmas turkey or tree this year

Most Britons unconcerned about missing out on Christmas turkey or tree this year

Parcel delays and restrictions on household mixing have the greatest potential to upset people this winter, YouGov found.

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