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Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:46:15 GMTCOP26: UK firms forced to show how they will hit net zero
Companies must outline how they aim to meet the UK's 2050 net-zero target, under government plans.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:30:13 GMTOwen Paterson: Tory MPs in bid to stop colleague's suspension
Owen Paterson has rejected the findings of an inquiry that found he breached Commons lobbying rules.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:09:04 GMTAustralia 'backpacker tax': British woman wins discrimination case
Catherine Addy argued she had paid too much tax, in a ruling that may affect other travellers.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:09:59 GMTAzeem Rafiq: Yorkshire board should resign over report into racism allegations, says DCMS chair
Julian Knight MP has called on the board of Yorkshire County Cricket Club to resign after a leaked report emerged apparently containing details of the investigation into the treatment of Azeem Rafiq.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:38:37 GMTUK's 'longest-lasting' snow patch melts away
Dubbed the Sphinx, the snow on a remote Scottish mountain has in the past survived for decades at a time.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:08:59 GMTBill to prevent future emergency school closures
Bid to ban emergency school closures in England and safeguard pupils, is to be heard in the Commons.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:22:04 GMTBereavement support: Call to offer support to families
There is currently no official help for families, with the Welsh Parliament to debate the situation.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:44:47 GMTCardiff museum takes down slave owner Thomas Picton's portrait
Sir Thomas Picton's painting had been on almost continuous display for more than 100 years.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:49:22 GMTHandforth: Viral meeting row council changes 'toxic name'
Stand-in clerk Jackie Weaver has the authority to switch on Handforth's Christmas lights.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:34:52 GMTSocial Care: No better time to be a care worker, public told
A new recruitment campaign aims to fill more than 100,000 empty roles in England's social care sector.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:12:10 GMTCOP26: Low-carbon firms and Biden hails progress
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Wednesday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:59:23 GMT'Very difficult' to hit climate goals - UN chief
The UN General Secretary tells BBC Scotland trust issues between nations will make it hard to hit climate targets.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:35:15 GMTCOP26: Police close road as protesters march near M8
Demonstrations in Scotland's two biggest cities mark the second full day of the UN climate summit.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:59:52 GMTLeonardo DiCaprio brings star power to Glasgow for COP26
The actor and UN climate change representative is mobbed by fans and journalists on arrival.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:11:05 GMTCOP26: Onlookers transfixed by Biden's 21-strong motorcade
The US president's convoy of cars and motorbikes was spotted leaving a hotel near Kirknewton in West Lothian.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:10:04 GMTCOP26: 'We were expecting a big rush - but it's quiet'
A restaurant manager near the COP venue says she has not seen the expected increase in trade.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:02:09 GMTCOP26: Playground removes carbon emissions from the air
This inflatable playground on display at COP26 removes carbon and particulate matter from the air.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:57:43 GMTWhat an interest rate rise would mean for your finances
Few people face an immediate impact on their finances, but a rising Bank rate would still be significant.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:31:33 GMTBlack black oil: The challenge of giving up North Sea extraction
The North Sea still contains large quantities of oil and gas but how much longer can it continue to be extracted?
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:25:48 GMTWhat are smart motorways and are they dangerous?
MPs have called for a five-year delay to "all-lane running" smart motorways over safety fears.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:18:26 GMTDiwali: Covid delays and driver shortages hit preparations
A Hindu one-stop shop's owner says a reduction in deliveries has made preparing for the festival hard.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:01:02 GMTWhy 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.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:59:07 GMTCOP26: 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".
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:58:56 GMTHow 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.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:57 GMTAir pollution: 'My child is fighting for breath'
David is worried about his asthmatic daughter Esme because of the pollution levels she's exposed to.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:49:47 GMTCOP26: Boris Johnson confirms deforestation deal and jokes path to 'guilt-free chocolate'
Boris Johnson confirms a "landmark" deforestation deal at the COP26 climate conference.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:22:13 GMTCOP26: UK apology after Israeli minister unable to access venue in wheelchair
George Eustice says the government apologised to the Israeli minister who could not attend the summit.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:48:20 GMTBibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Mum of sisters reacts after officers admit sharing photos
Mina Smallman speaks out after officers admit sharing photos of their bodies.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:22:46 GMTPlastics 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.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:28:54 GMTNorthamptonshire storm: Flying fence panel narrowly misses car
The video is filmed by a driving instructor's dashcam as strong winds hit the area.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:41:10 GMTNewspaper headlines: PM hails methane deal and booster rollout 'stalls'
The latest pledge from the COP26 summit and concerns about the Covid vaccine programme feature in the papers.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:42:08 GMTSalisbury train crash: Driver acted impeccably, says operator
South Western Railway says the driver involved in a train crash has an "excellent track record".
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:33:55 GMTCOP26: Biden leaves Scotland hailing summit progress
US President Joe Biden says "we got a lot done" after attending the first days of the summit.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:56:12 GMTCovid-19: Robin Swann says he cannot rule out return of restrictions
Robin Swann says another lockdown would be a detrimental step he would not want to recommend.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:22:31 GMTClimate change: Coal tips warning system essential, says expert
Tsunami-style early-warning systems would detect movement and danger in disused coal tips.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:06:13 GMTBibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Mother calls for Met overhaul
Mina Smallman calls for Dame Cressida Dick to "get the rot out" of the Met Police.