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Negotiators ‘not there yet’ on securing agreement at Cop26 talks – Sharma

Negotiators ‘not there yet’ on securing agreement at Cop26 talks – Sharma

The penultimate day of the summit must see ‘another gearshift’ in talks, the Cop26 president said.

Charles reassures wellwisher over Queen’s health

Charles reassures wellwisher over Queen’s health

The prince was greeted by crowds on a visit to Brixton, south London.

Water companies ordered to hand back £67m to customers

Water companies ordered to hand back £67m to customers

Regulator Ofwat has confirmed the result of suppliers’ performance against their targets.

In Pictures: Silent tributes mark Armistice Day

In Pictures: Silent tributes mark Armistice Day

The country fell silent at 11am, marking 102 years since the first two-minute silence was observed on Armistice Day, November 11 1919.

Being vaccinated is part of the job for carers, says care home boss

Being vaccinated is part of the job for carers, says care home boss

Lucy Craig said she supports mandatory jabs for her staff, even though some have left due to the change.

LV= boss defends sale as ‘best financial outcome’ amid growing criticism

LV= boss defends sale as ‘best financial outcome’ amid growing criticism

Politicians and members have hit out at the deal, which would see LV lose its status as a mutual.

Afghan baby born in London hotel room as Kabul evacuees still ‘living in limbo’

Afghan baby born in London hotel room as Kabul evacuees still ‘living in limbo’

The baby boy was delivered by a volunteer who had come to the hotel to deliver supplies to refugees.

V&A Dundee to host major exhibitions on dancer Michael Clark and on plastic

V&A Dundee to host major exhibitions on dancer Michael Clark and on plastic

Museum director Leonie Bell said the exhibitions will celebrate the incredible diversity and potential of design.

Health experts warn NHS ‘on its knees’ as data shows long waits

Health experts warn NHS ‘on its knees’ as data shows long waits

All ambulance trusts in England are currently on a high level of alert and are under significant strain.

Truth or Dare confession student found guilty of step-grandmother’s murder

Truth or Dare confession student found guilty of step-grandmother’s murder

Tiernan Darnton was convicted at Preston Crown Court of killing Mary Gregory, who was initially thought to have died in an accidental house fire.

Return to office and social events help Ted Baker on path back to profit

Return to office and social events help Ted Baker on path back to profit

The fashion retailer saw shares move higher after it said the relaxation of Covid restrictions had helped buoy sales.

Black hole found hiding in star cluster outside Milky Way

Black hole found hiding in star cluster outside Milky Way

It was spotted in NGC 1850, a cluster of thousands of stars roughly 160,000 light years away.

Tories accused of ‘smear campaign’ over claims of MPs drinking on Armistice trip

Tories accused of ‘smear campaign’ over claims of MPs drinking on Armistice trip

Ben Wallace is due to write to the SNP and Labour over the alleged conduct of three MPs who travelled to Gibraltar to meet British armed forces.

Vaccine company asks for Javid apology over approval comments

Vaccine company asks for Javid apology over approval comments

Valneva, which has a production facility in Scotland, had its contract to supply 100 million doses torn up by the UK Government in September.

Chancellor: Government must ‘do better’ on issues surrounding standards

Chancellor: Government must ‘do better’ on issues surrounding standards

Rishi Sunak said ministers acknowledged improvements were need after recent events.

UK honours the fallen in silent tribute on Armistice Day

UK honours the fallen in silent tribute on Armistice Day

A two-minute silence took place at 11am.

Beatles suits and Bill Shankly’s coat among items going on display at museum

Beatles suits and Bill Shankly’s coat among items going on display at museum

Visitors to the Wondrous Place gallery at the Museum of Liverpool will also be able to see a golfing outfit worn by Jodie Comer in BBC’s Killing Eve.

Cop26 carbon footprint expected to be twice that of previous summit

Cop26 carbon footprint expected to be twice that of previous summit

A preliminary report says Cop26 could be the most carbon-intensive climate change summit so far.

Only one in five backs politicians to make global warming agreement, poll finds

Only one in five backs politicians to make global warming agreement, poll finds

Ipsos Mori reported that almost half of the British public have been following events at the Cop26 summit.

New Norton Motorcycles HQ opens

New Norton Motorcycles HQ opens

The move will create 100 jobs at the site in Solihull.

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