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Sat, 06 Nov 2021 04:21:34 GMT
Covid: Booster jabs to open earlier for booking in England
The NHS is relaxing booking rules in a bid to speed up the rollout before a "challenging" winter.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 02:03:58 GMT
Parliament Square protesters clash with police on Bonfire Night
Twelve people are arrested after activists in Guy Fawkes-style masks gather in London.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:33:49 GMT
COP26: Supermarkets promise to halve environmental impact by 2030
Five food retailers say they will cut carbon emissions, deforestation, food waste and packaging by 2030.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:08:52 GMT
Haverfordwest: Fourth paddleboarder dies and woman arrested
A woman is arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after nine rescued from river.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:21:33 GMT
Anxiety link to irritable bowel syndrome seen in DNA - research
Scientists have been studying more than 50,000 people with IBS to better understand the condition.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:01:34 GMT
Budget: Millions of poor families hit, analysis finds
Budget changes will fail to offset damage from a £20 cut in universal credit, says a think-tank.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:25:48 GMT
'I have real faith in the MP standards system', says lay member of committee
A member of the public who helps oversee MPs' conduct talks of her disappointment after the week's row.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:28:28 GMT
University staff back more strikes over pay
Staff at 58 universities have backed strikes over pensions, pay and working conditions this week.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:46:07 GMT
US Virgin Islands probes Barclays Epstein links
The US territory wants Barclays to hand over documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:06:40 GMT
MPs call for inquiry over Boris Johnson's Spanish holiday
Labour and Lib Dems claim the PM has broken the MPs' code of conduct, but No 10 says he followed the rules.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:48:47 GMT
Transport police apologise to British Africans for corrupt officer
In the 1970s a corrupt officer gave false evidence at trials of groups of young black men.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:26:28 GMT
Metal detectorist finds small gold bible near York
The tiny item is thought to have been owned by a medieval aristocrat or relative of Richard III.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:14:01 GMT
Greta Thunberg: Who is the climate campaigner and what are her aims?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:22:33 GMT
Climate change: Life in the shadow of Wales' landslide coal tips
Some residents now fear rain after thousands of tonnes of waste fell from a coal tip last year.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:33:55 GMT
COP26 youth march: 'We don't have a choice'
The young people taking to the streets of Glasgow to show the world they are serious about the climate crisis.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:45:34 GMT
In Pictures: The world gathers for the COP26 climate summit
Some of the best images and key moments as world leaders, campaign groups and protesters descend on Glasgow for COP26.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:59:04 GMT
My Day at COP26: 'It's my job to keep the summit fed - sustainably'
Lorna Wilson - in charge of catering at COP26 in Glasgow - describes the unique challenges of preparing for the event.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:48:50 GMT
COP26: Voice of youth has its say - inside and outside summit
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:28:41 GMT
COP26: Has the Glasgow climate summit been poorly organised?
As the climate summit enters its fifth day, some grassroots delegates have described the event as "shambolic".

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:20:47 GMT
Climate change: Why are disabled people so affected by the climate crisis?
Disabled people are among those worst affected by emergencies, including climate crises - but why?

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:23:54 GMT
What is hydrogen energy and why is it important?
The BBC’s Roger Harrabin takes a look at the tech behind hydrogen energy and its green potential.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:24:03 GMT
COP26: How protesters prepared for the Glasgow climate change summit
Since the COP26 climate change summit started, hundreds of protesters have taken to the city's streets.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:58:47 GMT
Climate change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?
The top emissions-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming, but what progress are they making?

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:13:51 GMT
COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:31:33 GMT
What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
Experts want countries to adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:39:39 GMT
'I kept falling asleep in board meetings and then found out I had cancer'
A former bank director diagnosed with cancer after an annual medical check is now raising funds for Maggie's Centres.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:02:00 GMT
Finlay Macnab: The footballer living with long Covid
Finlay Macnab has not been able to play the game since contracting Covid in September 2020.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:37:39 GMT
'Parents cry because they can't provide food'
One man's efforts running a Stalybridge food bank are helping to ensure children are not going hungry.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:43:25 GMT
Swansea lockdown artist - 'I only want to paint for joy'
Makenzy Beard, 14, took up painting during the pandemic and has seen her work become a global hit.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:03:22 GMT
Azeem Rafiq: 'Racist language isn't friendly banter,' say British-Pakistanis
British-Pakistanis speak up after the cricketer received racial abuse at his former Yorkshire club.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:56:24 GMT
Mental health: Unqualified therapists exploiting vulnerable patients
BBC News has spoken to people who had bad experiences with unregistered therapists they found online.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:18:15 GMT
Abuse support fight 'like being controlled again', say CSE victims
Women who were sex trafficked as teens say they are fighting for support they are entitled to.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:01:47 GMT
'We hope natural Afro hair TV advert is first of many'
The first UK television advert for a brand aimed at women with natural Afro hair airs this weekend.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:02:14 GMT
Parliament roof restored piece by piece over ten years
Engineers have spent ten years painstakingly restoring thousands of tiles from Parliament's roof.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:52:53 GMT
Sarah Jayne Dunn: Hollyoaks star's 'shock' at losing job over OnlyFans
Sarah Jayne Dunn says she posted pictures of herself on the adult subscription site to take back control.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:46:15 GMT
HMS Queen Elizabeth: Life on board Royal Navy aircraft carrier
Able Rating William Augustine shows the BBC around the Royal Navy aircraft carrier as it heads home.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:08:19 GMT
Caroline Lucas and Tim Stanley on MP working hours and second jobs
Caroline Lucas rejects the idea that MPs have time to take on second jobs on top of their constituency workload.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:56:44 GMT
Therapy: How to find a counsellor
BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar explores the best ways to find the right therapist.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 05:24:07 GMT
The Papers: 'Triple Covid boost', and MPs 'turn on Johnson'
A pill to treat critical Covid patients and MPs' anger at Boris Johnson feature on the front pages.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:11:31 GMT
Bugaled Breizh: Submarine did not sink trawler, inquest finds
A judge said the Bugaled Breizh was likely to have sunk due to a snagging of its equipment.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:20:48 GMT
COP26: Tens of thousands of people expected for Glasgow march
An estimated 50,000 protestors are expected in Glasgow to demand action on tackling climate change.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:26:23 GMT
The Troubles: School curriculum 'must change to examine conflict'
A report looks at the continuing effect of the conflict on young people's lives in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:12:48 GMT
Climate change protesters and sports fans set for Cardiff
People are advised to leave plenty of time as 100,000 people are due in Cardiff on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:42:28 GMT
COP26: Where have emissions fallen the most in England?
While delegates discuss climate change at COP26 we look at how CO2 emissions have changed across England.



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