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World ‘listened, but did not hear’ on climate crisis – UN environment chief

World ‘listened, but did not hear’ on climate crisis – UN environment chief

Inger Andersen criticised global leaders for ‘not acting strongly enough’ and said ‘conscious citizens’ were needed to make ‘systematic changes’.

Most holidaymakers struggle to understand Covid rules abroad – survey

Most holidaymakers struggle to understand Covid rules abroad – survey

International travellers must adhere to entry requirements determined by the country they are visiting.

Streatham operation ‘could not have been more effective’, inquest hears

Streatham operation ‘could not have been more effective’, inquest hears

Sudesh Amman, 20, was shot dead by police in Streatham, south London, 62 seconds after starting a knife rampage in which two people were injured.

Competition watchdog warns Groupon faces court over refunds

Competition watchdog warns Groupon faces court over refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said an investigation found that customers entitled to refunds were offered vouchers instead.

Shockwave therapy could help some cancer treatments, researchers find

Shockwave therapy could help some cancer treatments, researchers find

University of Aberdeen researchers have found there may be previously unknown benefits to the therapy which is often used as a last resort.

Minister rejects call for pay cut for stay-at-home civil servants

Minister rejects call for pay cut for stay-at-home civil servants

Business Secretary Kwarsi Kwarteng said flexible working is ‘here to stay’ following the Covid 19 pandemic.

Hen harrier protection plan shows success for seventh year

Hen harrier protection plan shows success for seventh year

Eighteen young birds of prey have fledged from five nests in Northumberland, conservationists have revealed.

Retail sales boost cools as consumers spend on entertainment

Retail sales boost cools as consumers spend on entertainment

New data shows spending is up but at a slower rate than hoped, whilst Barclaycard saw a rise in sales of tickets for entertainment.

Dutch masterpiece set for display in Belfast community space

Dutch masterpiece set for display in Belfast community space

Jan van Huysum’s Flowers In A Terracotta Vase will be displayed at the Portview Trade Centre for almost a week on loan from the National Gallery.

County lines drugs gangs could go back to public transport as crowds return

County lines drugs gangs could go back to public transport as crowds return

Britain’s biggest police force, the Metropolitan Police, has arrested more than 1,000 people linked to county lines gangs since November 2019.

Winning medals ‘harder and harder’ as years go by – Whitlock

Winning medals ‘harder and harder’ as years go by – Whitlock

The Olympic gymnastics champion recently made headlines after a video of his daughter greeting him at Heathrow on his return from Tokyo went viral.

Tobacco firm Philip Morris’s controversial bid for asthma firm goes to auction

Tobacco firm Philip Morris’s controversial bid for asthma firm goes to auction

The bid has been criticised by the Labour Party, the American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society

Teenager charged with murder after boy, 16, found dead

Teenager charged with murder after boy, 16, found dead

A 15-year-old boy was also found with serious injuries after an incident in Wellingborough.

Covid vaccine hesitancy among younger age groups decreases, figures show

Covid vaccine hesitancy among younger age groups decreases, figures show

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey looked at attitudes during the period from June 23 to July 18.

Public health expert: We will emerge from pandemic next year

Public health expert: We will emerge from pandemic next year

But Professor Linda Bauld raised concerns that some restrictions could be needed if a new variant ‘challenges’ the Covid-19 vaccines.

Cop26 world’s best chance to avert climate disaster, says minister

Cop26 world’s best chance to avert climate disaster, says minister

A report released on Monday warned of the damage which will be caused if carbon emissions are not reduced.

Wind turbine plant confirms major expansion amid Government cash boost

Wind turbine plant confirms major expansion amid Government cash boost

The company said the upgrade of its operation on the Humber will create 200 direct new jobs as part of a £186m total investment.

The new UN climate report: your questions answered

The new UN climate report: your questions answered

International review of climate science finds human influence in warming the planet is ‘unequivocal’.

UN report ramps up pressure on governments to act on climate crisis

UN report ramps up pressure on governments to act on climate crisis

Countries are being urged to set out national plans for cutting emissions this decade.

Unequivocal, unprecedented: UN report sets out stark reality of climate crisis

Unequivocal, unprecedented: UN report sets out stark reality of climate crisis

Without immediate, rapid and large-scale cuts to greenhouse gas pollution, limiting warming to 1.5C will be beyond reach, scientists say.

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