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Boris Johnson in appeal to G20 leaders to cut carbon emissions

Boris Johnson in appeal to G20 leaders to cut carbon emissions

The PM will tell the world’s biggest economies that they owe it to climate-vulnerable nations to slow global warming.

Crew of detained British fishing boat advised to stay onboard for own safety

Crew of detained British fishing boat advised to stay onboard for own safety

Andrew Brown, from MacDuff Shellfish, which owns the vessel, said that despite the situation the fishermen’s spirits remained good.

Javid vows improved menopause support as MPs share ‘terrifying’ experiences

Javid vows improved menopause support as MPs share ‘terrifying’ experiences

Shadow health minister Liz Kendall said she suffered severe anxiety, exhaustion, night sweats and hair loss.

Pilots union names new general secretary

Pilots union names new general secretary

Captain Martin Chalk is a former pilot at British Airways.

Pupils urged to take Covid-19 test before returning to school after half-term

Pupils urged to take Covid-19 test before returning to school after half-term

Regular testing and vaccinations among students will help everyone to make the most of the festive season, minister says.

PM buys poppy to support Royal British Legion’s centenary campaign

PM buys poppy to support Royal British Legion’s centenary campaign

Boris Johnson made his donation on a card machine to fundraisers outside Number 10.

Meerkats sample creepy carved pumpkins ahead of Halloween

Meerkats sample creepy carved pumpkins ahead of Halloween

Meerkats and red ruffed lemurs got into the spirit of Halloween with pumpkins at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling.

Government proposals a ‘ban in name only’ for conversion therapy survivors

Government proposals a ‘ban in name only’ for conversion therapy survivors

The Government has launched a six-week consultation setting out its proposals to make coercive conversion therapy illegal.

Competition watchdog to probe £7bn Morrisons takeover

Competition watchdog to probe £7bn Morrisons takeover

It comes days after the Yorkshire-based supermarket was taken off the stock market following its £7 billion acquisition by CD&R.

Commuter train journeys at just 45% of pre-virus levels

Commuter train journeys at just 45% of pre-virus levels

London has seen the slowest recovery in commuting journeys, with demand at just 41% of the level prior to the pandemic.

Mortgage approvals dip again but amount borrowed soars

Mortgage approvals dip again but amount borrowed soars

The Bank of England found buyers borrowed more as they tried to complete purchases ahead of the end of the stamp duty holiday in October.

Fresh call to end global vaccine inequality ahead of G20 summit

Fresh call to end global vaccine inequality ahead of G20 summit

Coalition of more than 75 organisations urges G20 summit to act.

Kellogg’s offer workers support for menopause or pregnancy loss

Kellogg’s offer workers support for menopause or pregnancy loss

Paid leave will also be available to workers undergoing fertility treatment.

Pope urges leaders at Cop26 to provide ‘concrete hope’ for future generations

Pope urges leaders at Cop26 to provide ‘concrete hope’ for future generations

The leader of the world’s Catholics said ‘radical decisions’ are needed to tackle the climate crisis.

Insulate Britain protesters change tactics to walking into oncoming traffic

Insulate Britain protesters change tactics to walking into oncoming traffic

The group said the decision to stop sitting in roads had been made following ‘feedback’ that many drivers were frustrated by their actions.

Apple opens doors to recycling robot Daisy in call for people’s old iPhones

Apple opens doors to recycling robot Daisy in call for people’s old iPhones

The company wants people to hand over old, broken iPhones left around the house so they can be recycled by its robot in the Netherlands.

NatWest shares drop despite beating pre-tax profit expectations

NatWest shares drop despite beating pre-tax profit expectations

The bank also set aside close to £300 million to cover its guilty plea in a money laundering case.

Britain warns France ‘two can play at that game’ as fishing row escalates

Britain warns France ‘two can play at that game’ as fishing row escalates

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will challenge French ambassador Catherine Colonna on the row.

Ofgem eyes changes to price cap amid energy crisis

Ofgem eyes changes to price cap amid energy crisis

The price cap is already expected to soar by nearly £400 in April.

Send unused vaccines to poorer nations, Gordon Brown urges leaders before Cop26

Send unused vaccines to poorer nations, Gordon Brown urges leaders before Cop26

The former prime minister said ‘It’s in all our interests to get the vaccines all around the world to everyone’.

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