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Charles discusses ‘throw-away clothing’ as he champions sustainable fashion

Charles discusses ‘throw-away clothing’ as he champions sustainable fashion

The heir to the throne is famed for his double-breasted suits and joked about his timeless dress sense in an interview with British Vogue.

Nightingale hospitals to become mass vaccination centres – NHS

Nightingale hospitals to become mass vaccination centres – NHS

Preparation is ongoing for the roll-out of any Covid-19 vaccine.

Count all votes to protect ‘integrity of American democracy’, says Sturgeon

Count all votes to protect ‘integrity of American democracy’, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister said she hopes ‘sensible voices’ will ensure vote counting is not stopped in the US election.

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland

The hyper-fast broadband service will be available to almost three million homes.

Mourners join across thousands of miles to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana

Mourners join across thousands of miles to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana

The Metropolitan Police officer was shot by a handcuffed suspect in Croydon, south London, on September 25.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

The John Lewis Partnership and Lloyds Banking Group have announced job cuts.

Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

The EU and the UK have been engaged in ‘intensive’ talks in recent weeks in a bid to secure an agreement.

Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

A total of 50 deaths and 1,433 positive tests have been recorded in the last 24 hours, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

Drivers need more training to cope with semi-autonomous cars – study

Drivers need more training to cope with semi-autonomous cars – study

Semi-autonomous technology has developed rapidly in recent years, with features such as keeping a car in a lane and controlling acceleration.

‘Unstoppable’ 104-year-old woman crosses marathon finish line for charity

‘Unstoppable’ 104-year-old woman crosses marathon finish line for charity

Ruth Saunders took inspiration from Sir Captain Tom Moore to raise thousands of pounds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Boris Johnson urged to show ‘basic honesty’ on second lockdown

Boris Johnson urged to show ‘basic honesty’ on second lockdown

Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer also used Prime Minister’s Questions to press for a solution on care home visiting and raised concerns over testing.

Customers are lovin’ it: McDonald’s opens long-awaited Rutland branch

Customers are lovin’ it: McDonald’s opens long-awaited Rutland branch

Plans for the drive-thru were approved by Rutland County Council in January in the face of more than 50 objections.

Johnson refuses to criticise Trump’s election ‘fraud’ comments

Johnson refuses to criticise Trump’s election ‘fraud’ comments

Boris Johnson said the Government did not comment on allies’ elections.

Priti Patel tells police to ‘strengthen enforcement’ of coronavirus rules

Priti Patel tells police to ‘strengthen enforcement’ of coronavirus rules

The Home Secretary addressed the National Policing Board on Wednesday.

Teenager describes how she was flung from fairground ride ’20ft high in the air’

Teenager describes how she was flung from fairground ride ’20ft high in the air’

Erin Jennings was with friends at the funfair in Southampton.

Johnson promises businesses that England lockdown will end on December 2

Johnson promises businesses that England lockdown will end on December 2

The Prime Minister said his Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to help industry bounce back from the pandemic.

Clarks shoe chain rescued in £100m deal

Clarks shoe chain rescued in £100m deal

The 195-year-old retailer will keep stores open but is asking landlords for significant rent cuts as part of a CVA.

Mourners remember ‘kindness and spirit’ of murdered policeman Matt Ratana

Mourners remember ‘kindness and spirit’ of murdered policeman Matt Ratana

His funeral service was live-streamed so family and friends in his native New Zealand could attend.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh bedside cabinet goes under hammer for £250,000

Charles Rennie Mackintosh bedside cabinet goes under hammer for £250,000

The 1916 piece of mahogany furniture sparked an international bidding battle in a Lyon & Turnbull online auction.

Attorney General to review manslaughter sentence given to Pc Timothy Brehmer

Attorney General to review manslaughter sentence given to Pc Timothy Brehmer

The married police officer was jailed for 10-and-a-half years for the manslaughter of nurse Claire Parry.

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