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Sturgeon praises UN climate chief for emphasising stark reality facing Cop26
Nicola Sturgeon has praised UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa for setting out the “stark reality” of climate change for world leaders as the Cop26 global climate conference began..
Cop26 attendees stranded at Euston as fallen tree halts rail services
Hundreds of passengers hoping to travel to Glasgow for the Cop26 climate summit by train have been left waiting inside London’s Euston station after a fallen tree halted services..
JCB signs multi billion pound deal for fuel of the future green hydrogen
Construction equipment firm JCB has signed a deal worth billions of pounds to buy hydrogen generated by non-fossil fuel based sources..
Sexist nicknames have no place in police canteens says Police Federation chair
Police need to call time on elements of canteen culture where “sexist nicknames and derogatory remarks are made”, the National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales said..
David Attenborough calls for natures role to be recognised amid climate fight
Sir David Attenborough has issued a call to arms for nature’s role to be recognised in the fight against climate change..
Activists interrupt Alok Sharmas speech to youth climate conference
Activists have interrupted a speech by Alok Sharma, the MP who is the president of the Cop26 conference..
Troops still living in high rise buildings with flammable cladding
Concerns have been raised that troops are being housed in high-rise buildings with flammable cladding more than four years after the Grenfell Tower disaster..
Queen was on very good form during weekly conversation says PM
Boris Johnson has said the Queen was “on very good form” during her weekly conversation with the Prime Minister, despite being told to rest by doctors..
Boris Johnson warns of new dark ages if global warming is not confronted
The world could be heading for a new “dark ages” if it fails to tackle global warming, Boris Johnson has warned as he appealed to the world’s leading economies to do more to cut emissions..
12 flood warnings in place as southern Scotland braces for more heavy rainfall
A dozen flood warnings are in place for Scotland after several days of heavy downpours..
PM to urge G20 leaders to make good on emissions commitments
Boris Johnson will urge leaders of the world’s biggest economies to make good on their commitments to cut damaging carbon emissions ahead of crucial climate changes talks in Glasgow..
Sir Elton John tops UK albums chart for first time in nine years
Sir Elton John has topped the UK albums chart for the first time in nine years with his new collaboration record..
Dwayne The Rock Johnson to star in Christmas adventure film Red One
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will star in a Christmas adventure film titled Red One, it has been announced..
No Manchester United player is guaranteed a place warns Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
It follows their 5-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
Macron accuses UK of not showing credibility on Brexit amid fishing row
The UK has said it could retaliate if France carries out its hardline stance..
Fresh call to end global vaccine inequality ahead of G20 summit
The People’s Vaccine Alliance has urged leaders to unblock global supply shortages by waiving intellectual property and sharing technology of vaccines, diagnostics and treatments.
Photographer Rankin puts focus on food waste ahead of Cop26 summit
The photographs show food waste which has been formed into bottles.
Duke of Yorks lawyers issue firm denial of Virginia Giuffres sex abuse claims
Lawyers for the Duke of York are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, with the royal saying he “unequivocally denies” sexually abusing or assaulting her..
Commuter train journeys at just 45 of pre virus levels
Commuter journeys on Britain’s railways remain at less than half of pre-pandemic levels, new figures show..
Queen advised to rest for the next two weeks
It follows advice from her medical team.





















