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Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

Macron to PM – Ball in your court to make significant move on fishing row

01 November 2021

France has threatened to impose increased port restrictions and border checks if more fishing licences are not granted by Tuesday.


World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

World leaders at Cop26 urged to ‘act now’ to tackle climate crisis

01 November 2021

Countries have to move to ‘real-world action’, PM will tell leaders, while Prince of Wales will call for a ‘war-like footing’ to tackle the crisis.


Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £1m fund for climate ‘loss and damage’

31 October 2021

The money will go to developing countries to help with repairs from climate-related events.


Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

Cop26 must not be a ‘greenwash’ summit, says Miliband

31 October 2021

The Labour leader said Alok Sharma was being undermined by his colleagues.


Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

Passengers injured and driver temporarily trapped after trains collide

31 October 2021

Around 100 people were evacuated and injuries are believed to be minor following the incident in Salisbury.


Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

Passengers feared injured after trains collide in Salisbury

31 October 2021

Emergency services are at the site close to London Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire Police said.


‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

‘Biggest of a lifetime’ waterspout spotted off south Wales coast

31 October 2021

The funnel cloud was spotted during a surfing competition on Llantwit Major Beach.


UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

UK and US in talks to remove ‘damaging’ steel tariffs

31 October 2021

It follows breakthroughs in recent months on transatlantic disputes which saw tariffs on UK goods suspended.


Charles calls for ‘war-like footing’ to tackle climate crisis

Charles calls for ‘war-like footing’ to tackle climate crisis

Charles calls for ‘war-like footing’ to tackle climate crisis

31 October 2021

The Prince of Wales will speak at the opening ceremony of Cop26 in Glasgow.


Cop26: Glasgow bin strikes to go ahead as world leaders arrive

Cop26: Glasgow bin strikes to go ahead as world leaders arrive

Cop26: Glasgow bin strikes to go ahead as world leaders arrive

31 October 2021

The GMB union blamed Glasgow City Council for their members deciding to press ahead with action which had been suspended.


Father-of-three died trying to save paddleboarders in Haverfordwest river

Father-of-three died trying to save paddleboarders in Haverfordwest river

Father-of-three died trying to save paddleboarders in Haverfordwest river

31 October 2021

Paul O’Dwyer is said to have jumped in the river in Haverfordwest to save two women before he died.


Cop26: What happened on first day of climate change summit

Cop26: What happened on first day of climate change summit

Cop26: What happened on first day of climate change summit

31 October 2021

The two-week conference got under way on Sunday.


Boris Johnson warns Paris Agreement will crumple without Cop26 success

Boris Johnson warns Paris Agreement will crumple without Cop26 success

Boris Johnson warns Paris Agreement will crumple without Cop26 success

31 October 2021

The Prime Minister made the claim at the end of the G20 summit in Rome.


Lack of vaccines bars some key climate activists from Cop26, campaigners claim

Lack of vaccines bars some key climate activists from Cop26, campaigners claim

Lack of vaccines bars some key climate activists from Cop26, campaigners claim

31 October 2021

They said some of those from countries most affected by the climate emergency could not attend as they were unable to be vaccinated.


Sir David Attenborough’s new series Green Planet premieres in Glasgow amid Cop26

Sir David Attenborough’s new series Green Planet premieres in Glasgow amid Cop26

Sir David Attenborough’s new series Green Planet premieres in Glasgow amid Cop26

31 October 2021

The Green Planet uses groundbreaking filming techniques to show viewers the intricate world of plants.


NHS chief Stephen Powis: Use 111 service before going to A&E departments

NHS chief Stephen Powis: Use 111 service before going to A&E departments

NHS chief Stephen Powis: Use 111 service before going to A&E departments

31 October 2021

NHS England’s national medical director said the service was facing a ‘winter like no other’ because of the dual threat of Covid-19 and seasonal flu.


G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’

G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’

G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’

31 October 2021

Their agreements came on the eve of Cop26 in Glasgow, which Boris Johnson has described as a ‘moment of truth’ for humanity.


Cop26 travellers acknowledge irony of delays caused by extreme weather

Cop26 travellers acknowledge irony of delays caused by extreme weather

Cop26 travellers acknowledge irony of delays caused by extreme weather

31 October 2021

Hundreds of passengers hoping to travel to Glasgow on Sunday were left waiting inside London’s Euston station after a fallen tree halted services.


Children’s hospital staff arrive at Cop26 after 500-mile cycle journey

Children’s hospital staff arrive at Cop26 after 500-mile cycle journey

Children’s hospital staff arrive at Cop26 after 500-mile cycle journey

31 October 2021

The activists cycled from London to Glasgow to raise awareness of the damage to health that air pollution can cause, particularly in children.


Humanity has run down the clock on climate change and must act now – PM

Humanity has run down the clock on climate change and must act now – PM

Humanity has run down the clock on climate change and must act now – PM

31 October 2021

Boris Johnson is addressing the opening ceremony of the world leaders summit at Cop26 on Monday.


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