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Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:52:52 GMT
COP26: World leaders promise to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 nations including Brazil, Russia and Indonesia are expected to sign COP26's first major deal.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:54:01 GMT
COP26: Pledge to end deforestation as Queen urges 'rise above politics'
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Tuesday.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:20:20 GMT
Fishing row: France delays sanctions as talks over access continue
Paris has stepped back from a threat to block British fishing boats from its ports from midnight.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:49:20 GMT
MPs call for five year delay in all-lane smart motorways
They say more safety data is needed before the hard shoulder is made into a permanent traffic lane.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:06:16 GMT
COP26: Thunberg tells Glasgow protest politicians are pretending
Thousands have travelled to the city for protests, one of which took place near to the venue where world leaders are meeting.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:22:46 GMT
Plastics in wet wipes should be banned, says Labour MP
Labour MP Fleur Anderson is proposing a new law to ban wet wipes that contain plastic.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:59:01 GMT
COP26: Wheelchair-using minister unable to attend summit
Karine Elharrar tweets that it is "sad" that "the UN does not provide accessibility to its events".

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:59:19 GMT
COP26: Act now for our children, Queen urges climate summit
It is the "time for action", the monarch says in a video address at the COP26 climate summit.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:32:32 GMT
Prisoner sentenced for further death threats to MP Jess Phillips
Rakeem Malik continued to send threatening letters to MP Jess Phillips after his conviction.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:37:11 GMT
Derbyshire nurse surprised with marriage proposal on shift
Lena Plawecki's partner dressed up as Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman to propose.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:42:40 GMT
Wrexham: Bird flu confirmed among poultry and wild birds
The virus does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers, the Welsh government says.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:34:13 GMT
Appeal after trick-or-treaters bring Newcastle grandma gifts
A group of children gave chocolates to her after she apologised for not having treats to give them.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:16:55 GMT
Vax declared Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year
The Oxford English Dictionary said the word had made "the most striking impact".

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:50:39 GMT
Covid-19: Nightclubs reopen in Northern Ireland as restrictions ease
Bars and clubs are expected to be busy on Halloween night with social distancing laws also scrapped.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:04:38 GMT
Covid: Wales' restrictions could return to save Christmas
Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:23:47 GMT
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:04:49 GMT
Covid: Double vaccinated can still spread virus at home
Vaccinated people are catching and then spreading the virus to those they live with, UK study finds.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:11:36 GMT
Climate change: Is Greta Thunberg right about UK carbon emissions?
The climate activist has questioned the UK's figure on its carbon emissions reduction.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:18:40 GMT
COP26: Scotland's young climate change activists in pictures
Photographer Andrew Crawley set out to capture "the Scottish Greta Thunbergs" on camera ahead of COP26.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:51:37 GMT
Climate change: Five dealmakers who will influence the outcome at COP26
Who are the people who will determine the success or failure of the climate summit?

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:18:49 GMT
COP26: What do people want from Glasgow?
Everyone has come to the climate change summit hoping to take something away - and the stakes are high.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:59:07 GMT
COP26: Climate change graph 'needs more colours' as world gets hotter
The creator of the graphic representing world temperature said it will get "darker and darker".

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:01:02 GMT
Why UK interest rates could rise this week
Borrowing money in the UK has been cheap for years. But that is unlikely to last for much longer.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:58:56 GMT
How millions don't know they're related to royalty
Being a descendant of medieval monarchs is much more common than might be expected, say genealogists.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:37:49 GMT
Halloween swim ends woman's year-long Paignton Pier challenge
Allie Dart has swum around Paignton Pier 365 times to raise money for two marine charities.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:42:08 GMT
COP26: Aircraft carrying world leaders excite planespotters
World leaders flying in for the climate conference gives a "once in a lifetime" chance to see rare military and civilian aircraft.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:58:26 GMT
Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet
What can homeowners do to reduce their energy consumption?

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:23:50 GMT
Can COP26 really save the planet?
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:51:15 GMT
Does the UK have 'bigger fish to fry' in France row?
The prime minister says he does not want to increase hostilities with France over the fishing row.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:01:40 GMT
Climate summit: Behind the scenes at COP26
The BBC’s Science Editor David Shukman takes a look inside the UN’s climate conference in Glasgow.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:27:22 GMT
COP26: 'The time for words has now moved to the time for action'
Watch the Queen's video message to world leaders at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:12:47 GMT
TikTok like a bodyguard, says busker Mia Kirkland
Mia Kirkland says support from followers helped her to overcome being assaulted while she performed.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:06:30 GMT
Salisbury train crash: Passengers describe the moment of collision
A major incident has been declared after two trains collided, leaving several people injured.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:04:13 GMT
PM confirms he is not in favour of new UK coal mine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is not in favour of a proposed coal mine in Cumbria.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:21:48 GMT
COP26 is the last chance saloon - Prince Charles
Prince Charles made his remarks ahead of COP26, at the G20 summit in Rome.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:57:38 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Queen's 'emotive plea' and COP26 deal to save forests
The front pages focus on the latest developments from the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:51:48 GMT
Salisbury train crash: Investigations into collision continue
A train driver suffered serious injuries in the collision between two trains in Salisbury.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:28:33 GMT
Catholic recruitment an issue as PSNI turns 20
As a new recruitment campaign launches, figures reveal only 24% of new officers in 2020 were Catholic.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:13:37 GMT
Cannabis treatment: Parents fear for teen's life without drug
The life of Bailey Williams, 19, "hangs in the balance" without cannabis treatment, his family say.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:24:28 GMT
David Fuller: Double murder accused abused corpses, court told
David Fuller used his access to hospital mortuaries to carry out the abuse, his murder trial heard.



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