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Cop26: What is happening and when during the conference

Cop26: What is happening and when during the conference

World leaders, politicians, negotiators, business chiefs and campaigners are gathering in Glasgow for the two-week UN Cop26 climate summit.

Queen was on ‘very good form’ during weekly conversation, says PM

Queen was on ‘very good form’ during weekly conversation, says PM

Boris Johnson said the British public would be wishing the 95-year-old monarch ‘all the very best’ after she was told to rest for two weeks.

Boris Johnson warns of new ‘dark ages’ if global warming is not confronted

Boris Johnson warns of new ‘dark ages’ if global warming is not confronted

During a visit to Rome’s Colosseum, the Prime Minister compared the global environmental plight to the fall of the Roman Empire.

PM not ruling out escalating France fishing row after possible treaty breach

PM not ruling out escalating France fishing row after possible treaty breach

The dispute mechanism could result in the UK-EU trade deal being suspended or the parties involved ordered to pay compensation.

Brave heroes to be celebrated at Pride of Britain Awards

Brave heroes to be celebrated at Pride of Britain Awards

The awards ceremony will feature appearances from some of the best in Britain.

What is Diwali, when is it celebrated and what do people do?

What is Diwali, when is it celebrated and what do people do?

The festival usually occurs between October and November, with the date changing each year.

Pilgrimage groups arrive in Glasgow as protests kick off ahead of Cop26

Pilgrimage groups arrive in Glasgow as protests kick off ahead of Cop26

Thousands of activists have already started demonstrating in the city to share their climate change concerns.

Charles says urban development is key in climate change battle

Charles says urban development is key in climate change battle

The Prince of Wales will join world leaders in Rome.

What the papers say – October 30

What the papers say – October 30

Many papers lead on the environment ahead of the Cop26 summit.

Charles tells world leaders: You have responsibility to generations yet unborn

Charles tells world leaders: You have responsibility to generations yet unborn

The Prince of Wales is to speak at the G20 summit in Rome before delivering the opening address at the Cop26 summit on climate change in Glasgow.

Cop26: Why Charlton Athletic is a reason for hope after PM’s climate analogy

Cop26: Why Charlton Athletic is a reason for hope after PM’s climate analogy

It is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballing comebacks.

Duke of York’s lawyers issue firm denial of Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse claims

Duke of York’s lawyers issue firm denial of Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse claims

Epstein, a disgraced financier, died in jail in 2019 as he was held on charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York.

PM to urge G20 leaders to make good on emissions commitments

PM to urge G20 leaders to make good on emissions commitments

A number of key players, including China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, have said they will not be attending.

Reform leader Richard Tice to stand in by-election following Brokenshire’s death

Reform leader Richard Tice to stand in by-election following Brokenshire’s death

The former MEP said he would be campaigning for lower taxes and a referendum on net zero.

Macron accuses UK of not showing credibility on Brexit amid fishing row

Macron accuses UK of not showing credibility on Brexit amid fishing row

Paris has threatened the UK after accusing ministers of issuing a lack of licences to small French boats to fish British waters.

Johnson commits £160m to building of new floating wind farms

Johnson commits £160m to building of new floating wind farms

The Prime Minister announced the cash ahead of the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.

UK on course to donate tens of millions of Covid vaccines to developing nations

UK on course to donate tens of millions of Covid vaccines to developing nations

Boris Johnson said the UK will send a further 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine over the coming week through the Covax programme.

Two teenagers and woman, 39, arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies

Two teenagers and woman, 39, arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies

A man in his 30s died at the scene in Poulton Road, Blackpool, on Thursday.

PM defends Government after tax burden rises to highest level since 1950s

PM defends Government after tax burden rises to highest level since 1950s

Boris Johnson said he remains a ‘low tax Tory’.

Flood warnings in force as Britain heads for wet weekend

Flood warnings in force as Britain heads for wet weekend

Heavy rain is forecast in England, Wales and Scotland and the public have been warned to be on the alert

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