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Sturgeon praises Cop26 progress as Minister claims the summit was a ‘failure’

Sturgeon praises Cop26 progress as Minister claims the summit was a ‘failure’

Sturgeon praises Cop26 progress as Minister claims the summit was a ‘failure’

13 November 2021

The UN climate summit in Glasgow concluded on Saturday evening with parties agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact.


Prince of Wales and Prime Minister join crowd at Festival of Remembrance

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister join crowd at Festival of Remembrance

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister join crowd at Festival of Remembrance

13 November 2021

This year’s event commemorated 100 years of the Royal British Legion.


What does the Glasgow Pact mean for climate action – and the public?

What does the Glasgow Pact mean for climate action – and the public?

What does the Glasgow Pact mean for climate action – and the public?

13 November 2021

The gavel came down on two weeks of Cop26 climate talks on Saturday night.


Scottish Government minister brands Cop26 a ‘failure’

Scottish Government minister brands Cop26 a ‘failure’

Scottish Government minister brands Cop26 a ‘failure’

13 November 2021

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said his party will continue to push for climate action.


Defence Secretary insists there is ‘no cover up’ of Kenyan woman’s murder

Defence Secretary insists there is ‘no cover up’ of Kenyan woman’s murder

Defence Secretary insists there is ‘no cover up’ of Kenyan woman’s murder

13 November 2021

Ben Wallace said the MoD is ready to assist the probe into the killing of a woman whose body was found in a septic tank close to a British base.


Cop26 talks agree to strengthen emission cuts targets by end of 2022

Cop26 talks agree to strengthen emission cuts targets by end of 2022

Cop26 talks agree to strengthen emission cuts targets by end of 2022

13 November 2021

There is a historic reference to coal and fossil fuels subsidies in the Glasgow Part, though the language was watered down at the last minute.


Insulate Britain clampdown measures to be laid before Parliament

Insulate Britain clampdown measures to be laid before Parliament

Insulate Britain clampdown measures to be laid before Parliament

13 November 2021

The amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will be put to peers on Monday.


First transgender officer ‘proud’ to finally join Remembrance service

First transgender officer ‘proud’ to finally join Remembrance service

First transgender officer ‘proud’ to finally join Remembrance service

13 November 2021

LGBT+ veterans who were dismissed from service will march together for the first time at Sunday’s event at the Cenotaph.


More than two million Covid-19 booster jabs given in a week

More than two million Covid-19 booster jabs given in a week

More than two million Covid-19 booster jabs given in a week

13 November 2021

The latest figures come after Sajid Javid said booster jabs, and first and second jabs, are part of a ‘national mission’.


Countries debate climate deal as Cop26 conference continues in extra time

Countries debate climate deal as Cop26 conference continues in extra time

Countries debate climate deal as Cop26 conference continues in extra time

13 November 2021

There has been pushback by some countries on inclusion of language on phasing out coal and subsidies for fossil fuels.


Former health secretary Matt Hancock ‘approached’ about writing book on pandemic

Former health secretary Matt Hancock ‘approached’ about writing book on pandemic

Former health secretary Matt Hancock ‘approached’ about writing book on pandemic

13 November 2021

Labour said a book by the former Cabinet minister about his handling of the pandemic would be a ‘tasteless cashing in on tragedy’.


Husband of woman detained in Iran ends three-week hunger strike

Husband of woman detained in Iran ends three-week hunger strike

Husband of woman detained in Iran ends three-week hunger strike

13 November 2021

Richard Ratcliffe has spent 21 days camped outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London.


Lord Mayor’s Show parade blocked by XR protesters

Lord Mayor’s Show parade blocked by XR protesters

Lord Mayor’s Show parade blocked by XR protesters

13 November 2021

Police had to drag activists off the road as they blocked the route.


Extinction Rebellion conducts ‘funeral ceremony’ for Cop26

Extinction Rebellion conducts ‘funeral ceremony’ for Cop26

Extinction Rebellion conducts ‘funeral ceremony’ for Cop26

13 November 2021

Extinction Rebellion climate activists have conducted a funeral ceremony at Glasgow Necropolis, symbolising what they claim is Cop26 failure.


Protests to be held on Irish border telling Johnson to ‘back off’ on Article 16

Protests to be held on Irish border telling Johnson to ‘back off’ on Article 16

Protests to be held on Irish border telling Johnson to ‘back off’ on Article 16

13 November 2021

Border Communities Against Brexit will protest at five locations on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic in support of the protocol.


Queen to attend Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service

Queen to attend Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service

Queen to attend Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service

13 November 2021

The nation will fall silent on Remembrance Sunday in honour of the war dead.


Community hails ‘Brentford legend’ after pensioner injured in fatal stab attack

Community hails ‘Brentford legend’ after pensioner injured in fatal stab attack

Community hails ‘Brentford legend’ after pensioner injured in fatal stab attack

13 November 2021

The woman, named locally as Betty Walsh, is said to be in a serious condition following an incident in which a young man was killed.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband ending hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband ending hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband ending hunger strike

13 November 2021

Richard Ratcliffe has spent 21 days camped outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office without food.


Man and woman arrested over suspected murder of missing man

Man and woman arrested over suspected murder of missing man

Man and woman arrested over suspected murder of missing man

13 November 2021

Frank McKeever, 63, of Islington, north London, was reported missing on September 9.


Harry and Meghan sing one of Archie’s favourite songs with young Afghan refugees

Harry and Meghan sing one of Archie’s favourite songs with young Afghan refugees

Harry and Meghan sing one of Archie’s favourite songs with young Afghan refugees

13 November 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met children learning English while they are temporarily housed at a US military base.


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