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Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Greenpeace expects Boris Johnson to announce a revised date for the policy on Thursday.

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

There are some stark differences and striking similarities between the two speeches.

What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

The result of the US election dominates the nation’s front pages.

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Social media was flooded with responses to Mr Biden’s speech.

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

The pair were victorious in a closely fought election.

I may be the first, I won’t be the last: Kamala Harris reflects on historic win

I may be the first, I won’t be the last: Kamala Harris reflects on historic win

The 56-year-old will be the first female, black and Indian-American vice-president.

Drivers say virus crisis has made car access more important, survey finds

Drivers say virus crisis has made car access more important, survey finds

The RAC poll of more than 3,000 motorists indicated 68% think a car is ‘essential’ for carrying items such as shopping.

Joe Biden pledges to be a president ‘who seeks to unify’

Joe Biden pledges to be a president ‘who seeks to unify’

Mr Biden will become the 46th President of the United States.

World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden

World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden

Many Americans have taken to the streets to express their joy at Mr Biden’s win.

Covid pandemic has made World War Three a risk, says UK defence chief

Covid pandemic has made World War Three a risk, says UK defence chief

General Sir Nick Carter made the comments in an interview to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Teacher Jill Biden to succeed ex-model Melania Trump as First Lady

Teacher Jill Biden to succeed ex-model Melania Trump as First Lady

The next First Lady refers to herself as a ‘lifelong educator, military mother, grandmother, sister, author, and wife’.

Americans hold spontaneous celebrations after Biden victory

Americans hold spontaneous celebrations after Biden victory

Joe Biden supporters gathered in New York’s Times Square with pots and pans to celebrate the election victory.

Rashford ‘proud’ after Government U-turn on free school meals at Christmas

Rashford ‘proud’ after Government U-turn on free school meals at Christmas

Prime Minister Boris Johnson rang the England footballer to tell him of the £170 million winter grant investment.

What next for Donald Trump?

What next for Donald Trump?

The tycoon may yet return to our TV screens as there have been suggestions he could launch a channel to rival Fox.

President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal

President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal

Mr Biden said he is ‘honoured’ that the US has chosen him to lead the country.

Mindy Kaling leads celebrations as Kamala Harris makes history

Mindy Kaling leads celebrations as Kamala Harris makes history

The California senator will be the first female, black and Asian American vice president.

In Pictures: All change as US gets ready to welcome new president

In Pictures: All change as US gets ready to welcome new president

Four days on from election night, Joe Biden has been called as the winner of the US election.

Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks dies

Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks dies

He served as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years.

We did it: Phone call between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden takes Twitter by storm

We did it: Phone call between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden takes Twitter by storm

Ms Harris is the first black woman to become vice president-elect in history.

PM congratulates Biden on election as president of UK’s ‘most important ally’

PM congratulates Biden on election as president of UK’s ‘most important ally’

But critics of Boris Johnson said he would need to ‘reflect’ on his own style of politics following Donald Trump’s defeat.

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