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Young protesters have given up school due to climate urgency, says activist

Young protesters have given up school due to climate urgency, says activist

Young protesters have given up school due to climate urgency, says activist

05 November 2021

Ugandan activist Evelyn Acham said the need for climate action is ‘urgent’ so young people can return to education and work.


Governor Bailey defends decision to hold interest rates but warns rise will come

Governor Bailey defends decision to hold interest rates but warns rise will come

Governor Bailey defends decision to hold interest rates but warns rise will come

05 November 2021

Andrew Bailey said the central bank would wait for more data on employment before making any decision.


Carol Vorderman remembers ‘always kind and smiling’ Lionel Blair

Carol Vorderman remembers ‘always kind and smiling’ Lionel Blair

Carol Vorderman remembers ‘always kind and smiling’ Lionel Blair

05 November 2021

The entertainer’s career spanned seven decades but he became a household name as a team captain on Give Us A Clue.


British Airways owner enjoys boost from long-haul bookings

British Airways owner enjoys boost from long-haul bookings

British Airways owner enjoys boost from long-haul bookings

05 November 2021

IAG, which owns BA, said sales are recovering although they remain well below pre-pandemic levels.


Average UK house price hits record £270,027 – index

Average UK house price hits record £270,027 – index

Average UK house price hits record £270,027 – index

05 November 2021

Wales remains the strongest performer across the UK, with annual house price inflation of 12.9%, according to Halifax.


Police warn of ‘robust’ action against any violent disorder at Cop26 protests

Police warn of ‘robust’ action against any violent disorder at Cop26 protests

Police warn of ‘robust’ action against any violent disorder at Cop26 protests

05 November 2021

Officers have urged demonstrators to act responsibly.


Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel, French authorities say

Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel, French authorities say

Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel, French authorities say

05 November 2021

The person was found dead on the beach of Wissant, near Calais, on Thursday morning.


Man accused of murdering MP Sir David Amess to appear at Old Bailey

Man accused of murdering MP Sir David Amess to appear at Old Bailey

Man accused of murdering MP Sir David Amess to appear at Old Bailey

05 November 2021

A provisional trial date has already been identified for March 7 next year.


What the papers say – November 5

What the papers say – November 5

What the papers say – November 5

05 November 2021

Backlash to a “day of chaos” in the Government dominates Friday’s front pages.


Boris Johnson left counting the cost of Owen Paterson debacle

Boris Johnson left counting the cost of Owen Paterson debacle

Boris Johnson left counting the cost of Owen Paterson debacle

05 November 2021

The MP’s resignation will lead to a by-election being fought against a difficult political backdrop for the Prime Minister.


Youth activists to march through Glasgow demanding climate action at Cop26

Youth activists to march through Glasgow demanding climate action at Cop26

Youth activists to march through Glasgow demanding climate action at Cop26

05 November 2021

Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate to join protesters on the streets as the conference nears the end of its first week.


Two men charged over fatal stabbing in Reading

Two men charged over fatal stabbing in Reading

Two men charged over fatal stabbing in Reading

04 November 2021

They are due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Friday.


Charles says accepting invite to Cop26 protest would be ‘difficult’

Charles says accepting invite to Cop26 protest would be ‘difficult’

Charles says accepting invite to Cop26 protest would be ‘difficult’

04 November 2021

The Prince of Wales was joined by Cop26 President Alok Sharma when he met negotiators from the UN climate change conference.


NHS receives £5m in funding to combat brain injuries during birth

NHS receives £5m in funding to combat brain injuries during birth

NHS receives £5m in funding to combat brain injuries during birth

04 November 2021

Maternity negligence claims are the most expensive by far, with the NHS paying out billions each year to mothers and babies.


Developed nations ‘will deliver 100 billion dollar climate target next year’

Developed nations ‘will deliver 100 billion dollar climate target next year’

Developed nations ‘will deliver 100 billion dollar climate target next year’

04 November 2021

Recent estimates suggested the target would not be met until next year.


In Pictures: Lionel Blair mixed with stars and royalty in seven-decade career

In Pictures: Lionel Blair mixed with stars and royalty in seven-decade career

In Pictures: Lionel Blair mixed with stars and royalty in seven-decade career

04 November 2021

The dancer, actor and presenter has died at the age of 92.


Tributes paid to ‘showbiz trooper’ Lionel Blair

Tributes paid to ‘showbiz trooper’ Lionel Blair

Tributes paid to ‘showbiz trooper’ Lionel Blair

04 November 2021

The star died in the early hours on Thursday morning.


Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair dies aged 92

Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair dies aged 92

Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair dies aged 92

04 November 2021

His career spanned seven decades.


Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair enjoyed glittering career on stage and screen

Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair enjoyed glittering career on stage and screen

Showbiz veteran Lionel Blair enjoyed glittering career on stage and screen

04 November 2021

He has died at the age of 92.


University staff vote in favour of strike action in pensions dispute

University staff vote in favour of strike action in pensions dispute

University staff vote in favour of strike action in pensions dispute

04 November 2021

Workers at 37 universities across the UK could carry out walkouts before the end of the year, the University and College Union has suggested.


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