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Pressure on Met to ban ‘provocative’ Armistice Day pro-Palestine march

Pressure on Met to ban ‘provocative’ Armistice Day pro-Palestine march

Pressure on Met to ban ‘provocative’ Armistice Day pro-Palestine march

07 November 2023

Downing Street said Rishi Sunak believes the protest planned for November 11 is ‘disrespectful’.


One million tonnes of plastic additives leak into oceans each year – research

One million tonnes of plastic additives leak into oceans each year – research

One million tonnes of plastic additives leak into oceans each year – research

07 November 2023

EA Earth Action said that the vast majority of additives are untested, unregulated and have been linked to a range of health concerns.


15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

07 November 2023

A teenage boy has been arrested following the incident, West Yorkshire Police said.


Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within 50 years

Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within 50 years

Experts predict ‘catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ of UK forests within 50 years

07 November 2023

Threats to forests include competition with society for water, as well as viral diseases and extreme weather.


Ex-Tory MP denies knowing property developer was behind £39,000 in donations

Ex-Tory MP denies knowing property developer was behind £39,000 in donations

Ex-Tory MP denies knowing property developer was behind £39,000 in donations

07 November 2023

Former Northampton South MP David Mackintosh denies withholding information about donations made by businessman Howard Grossman.


Shortage of food safety workers ‘leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable’

Shortage of food safety workers ‘leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable’

Shortage of food safety workers ‘leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable’

07 November 2023

The number of UK food standards officers has fallen by 45% compared with 10 years ago, according to a report by food safety watchdogs.


Varadkar warns against expelling Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Varadkar warns against expelling Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Varadkar warns against expelling Israeli ambassador to Ireland

07 November 2023

The Taoiseach said he also has ‘enormous fears’ that the violence in the Middle East could escalate and widen.


Sunak serving up gimmicks for UK in ‘more of the same’ King’s Speech – Starmer

Sunak serving up gimmicks for UK in ‘more of the same’ King’s Speech – Starmer

Sunak serving up gimmicks for UK in ‘more of the same’ King’s Speech – Starmer

07 November 2023

The Labour leader also took aim at Home Secretary Suella Braverman, with some MPs shouting ‘sack her’.


Huw Edwards absent from BBC’s King’s Speech coverage as Nicky Campbell anchors

Huw Edwards absent from BBC’s King’s Speech coverage as Nicky Campbell anchors

Huw Edwards absent from BBC’s King’s Speech coverage as Nicky Campbell anchors

07 November 2023

Edwards covered the late Queen’s funeral in 2022 and most recently the coronation of the King in May this year for the BBC.


Writer Margaret Atwood to receive honorary degree from St Andrews

Writer Margaret Atwood to receive honorary degree from St Andrews

Writer Margaret Atwood to receive honorary degree from St Andrews

07 November 2023

She is best known for The Handmaid’s Tale, which has since been adapted into an award-winning television series.


Return to pomp and ceremony as King steps into role long performed by his mother

Return to pomp and ceremony as King steps into role long performed by his mother

Return to pomp and ceremony as King steps into role long performed by his mother

07 November 2023

The King opened Parliament for the first time as monarch, with the Queen supporting him in his duty.


Earthshot Prize winner describes experience as ‘life-changing’

Earthshot Prize winner describes experience as ‘life-changing’

Earthshot Prize winner describes experience as ‘life-changing’

07 November 2023

Meaghan Brosnan and Emily Owen became emotional when WildAid Marine Program was announced as a winner of the Earthshot Prize.


Key milestone in transformation of historic Belfast bank into tourist attraction

Key milestone in transformation of historic Belfast bank into tourist attraction

Key milestone in transformation of historic Belfast bank into tourist attraction

07 November 2023

The former Bank of Ireland building is set to reopen by 2029 as Belfast Stories.


FRC waters down governance overhaul as King’s Speech omits audit reforms

FRC waters down governance overhaul as King’s Speech omits audit reforms

FRC waters down governance overhaul as King’s Speech omits audit reforms

07 November 2023

Britain’s accounting watchdog will abandon the majority of the 18 proposed changes to corporate governance rules in the latest set back to reforms.


Couple guilty of murdering widower after forced video confession

Couple guilty of murdering widower after forced video confession

Couple guilty of murdering widower after forced video confession

07 November 2023

Frank McKeever’s stepdaughter, Surie Suksiri, and her boyfriend, Juned Sheikh, have been found guilty of killing the 63-year-old in August 2021.


UK happiness and satisfaction levels fall while anxiety rises, survey suggests

UK happiness and satisfaction levels fall while anxiety rises, survey suggests

UK happiness and satisfaction levels fall while anxiety rises, survey suggests

07 November 2023

Wellbeing levels had been on an upwards trend in the years before the coronavirus pandemic.


Real incomes ‘will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2026 for many families’

Real incomes ‘will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2026 for many families’

Real incomes ‘will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2026 for many families’

07 November 2023

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said interest rates are likely to have peaked at 5.25%.


Sunak: Armistice Day Palestinian protest ‘provocative and disrespectful’

Sunak: Armistice Day Palestinian protest ‘provocative and disrespectful’

Sunak: Armistice Day Palestinian protest ‘provocative and disrespectful’

07 November 2023

The Metropolitan Police has resisted calls to ban the march but has urged organisers to call it off.


Nessie spotter to discuss famous photo as 90th anniversary of first image marked

Nessie spotter to discuss famous photo as 90th anniversary of first image marked

Nessie spotter to discuss famous photo as 90th anniversary of first image marked

07 November 2023

Richard White took his picture in 1997.


William tells OneRepublic Prince Louis is a fan after Earthshot performance

William tells OneRepublic Prince Louis is a fan after Earthshot performance

William tells OneRepublic Prince Louis is a fan after Earthshot performance

07 November 2023

The prince told American pop stars OneRepublic that Prince Louis ‘loves’ their songs.


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