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Charles calls for action as he warns Cop26 is ‘last-chance saloon’

Charles calls for action as he warns Cop26 is ‘last-chance saloon’

The Prince of Wales said now is the time to put aside differences and grasp what he described as a ‘unique opportunity’ for a green recovery.

Key to Cop26 success is delivering promised finance to poorer nations – Miliband

Key to Cop26 success is delivering promised finance to poorer nations – Miliband

The shadow business secretary said is is ‘shameful’ that pledge on funding has not been met.

Photographer launches exhibit in shopping centre where he was accused of theft

Photographer launches exhibit in shopping centre where he was accused of theft

Cephas Williams’ Portrait Of Black Britain is going to Bluewater in Kent, where he was wrongly accused of stealing in June.

Some countries face future under water even if Cop26 achieves 1.5C aim – Sharma

Some countries face future under water even if Cop26 achieves 1.5C aim – Sharma

The Cop26 President admitted it will be a ‘tough ask’ for the Glasgow summit to meet its climate objectives.

Sometimes you need to anger people in environmental protests – Greta Thunberg

Sometimes you need to anger people in environmental protests – Greta Thunberg

The 18-year-old campaigner said she has not officially been invited to speak at the Cop26 summit.

Marshall Islands could vanish if climate change is not tackled now, warns envoy

Marshall Islands could vanish if climate change is not tackled now, warns envoy

The island nation is already feeling the effects of global warming, such as longer droughts and rising sea levels.

Three paddleboarders die in accident on Welsh river

Three paddleboarders die in accident on Welsh river

One person remains in critical condition in hospital.

Tornadoes ‘not out of the question’ as wind and rain batter the UK

Tornadoes ‘not out of the question’ as wind and rain batter the UK

Gusts of over 80mph have been recorded with reports of wind damage which may cause disruption to travel.

Antarctic glacier named after Glasgow as Cop26 begins

Antarctic glacier named after Glasgow as Cop26 begins

The Glasgow Glacier is one of nine areas of fast-flowing ice in the Getz basin in west Antarctica to be named after major climate change landmarks.

Crowds cheer as 650ft power station chimney brought down

Crowds cheer as 650ft power station chimney brought down

The enormous structure at at Fawley Power Station has stood at the entrance to Southampton Water for half a century.

Bank committee members consider interest rate hike as inflation soars

Bank committee members consider interest rate hike as inflation soars

Experts at Investec have said they believe the MPC will vote in favour of increasing interest rates on Thursday.

Calais migrants facing ‘very dangerous’ conditions as temperatures drop

Calais migrants facing ‘very dangerous’ conditions as temperatures drop

Refugee settlements in Calais have become more temporary and dispersed in recent years following the destruction of The Jungle camp.

Student nurse who fled Syria willing to risk death to cross Channel to UK

Student nurse who fled Syria willing to risk death to cross Channel to UK

Student nurse Abbas said he wants to escape desperate conditions in Calais and help people in the UK.

JCB signs multi-billion pound deal for ‘fuel of the future’ green hydrogen

JCB signs multi-billion pound deal for ‘fuel of the future’ green hydrogen

Green hydrogen is created using electricity from renewable sources.

Boy, 15, charged with murder after teenager stabbed to death

Boy, 15, charged with murder after teenager stabbed to death

Kamran Khalid died after reports of a fight in east London in the early hours of Thursday.

Sexist nicknames have no place in police canteens, says Police Federation chair

Sexist nicknames have no place in police canteens, says Police Federation chair

Officers must demonstrate through their words and their actions that sexism has no place in policing, Mr Apter said.

Troops ‘still living in high-rise buildings with flammable cladding’

Troops ‘still living in high-rise buildings with flammable cladding’

The Ministry of Defence said 755 buildings with sleeping accommodation are either fully or partially covered in ‘combustible’ cladding.

Disadvantaged students ‘could be worst hit by reduction in university courses’

Disadvantaged students ‘could be worst hit by reduction in university courses’

A group of MPs said such a move could ‘place a cap on aspiration’.

Vets urge public to dispose of face masks safely after dog’s lifesaving surgery

Vets urge public to dispose of face masks safely after dog’s lifesaving surgery

Milo the cockerpoo had swallowed the face mask which was wrapped around a bone.

Veteran still scarred by Falklands War experience launches remembrance campaign

Veteran still scarred by Falklands War experience launches remembrance campaign

Craig ‘Mac’ McDermott was a teenager on board the destroyer HMS Antrim when the 1982 conflict erupted into full-blown warfare around South Georgia.

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