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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’.

What the papers say – October 29

What the papers say – October 29

Tensions with France and further reaction to Rishi Sunak’s Budget are splashed across the front pages.

Ed Sheeran releases new album Equals

Ed Sheeran releases new album Equals

The chart-topping star said the record reflected changes in his life over recent years.

Challenges face leaders and negotiators in bid to deliver ‘successful’ Cop26

Challenges face leaders and negotiators in bid to deliver ‘successful’ Cop26

Glasgow climate summit is being described as the conference that must deliver on the Paris Agreement.

London’s Crossrail project facing £150 million funding gap, MPs warn

London’s Crossrail project facing £150 million funding gap, MPs warn

The predicted cost of finishing the Elizabeth Line, which runs east-west under the city, is now £18.9 billion.

The long road to Cop26: history of the science and fight against climate chaos

The long road to Cop26: history of the science and fight against climate chaos

Key milestones in the history of scientific discoveries and politics of global warming.

Confused about climate and Cop26? This jargon buster should help

Confused about climate and Cop26? This jargon buster should help

A handy guide to help understand your net zero from an NDC.

Sadiq Khan calls for mandatory face masks on public transport amid Covid fears

Sadiq Khan calls for mandatory face masks on public transport amid Covid fears

Mr Khan also called for Londoners to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu to protect the NHS this winter.

Cross-border rail line closed as bridges ‘washed away’ amid flooding

Cross-border rail line closed as bridges ‘washed away’ amid flooding

Network Rail said two road bridges had been ‘washed away’.

France’s ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over fishing row

France’s ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over fishing row

Catherine Colonna will be asked to explain ‘disappointing and disproportionate’ threats by France in the dispute over post-Brexit fishing licences.

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