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Acid found in palm oil linked to cancer spread, study suggests

Acid found in palm oil linked to cancer spread, study suggests

Acid found in palm oil linked to cancer spread, study suggests

10 November 2021

The spread of cancer – metastasis – is the main cause of death in people with the disease.


Historic Birnbeck Pier to be renovated

Historic Birnbeck Pier to be renovated

Historic Birnbeck Pier to be renovated

10 November 2021

The RNLI is returning to Weston-super-Mare’s Birnbeck Pier as part of a deal with North Somerset Council to safeguard the landmark’s future.


US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I’m desperate to try Irn-Bru

US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I’m desperate to try Irn-Bru

US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I’m desperate to try Irn-Bru

10 November 2021

The congresswoman said she wants to try the famed Scottish soft drink while at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.


Tory MP to quit as party’s vice-chairman

Tory MP to quit as party’s vice-chairman

Tory MP to quit as party’s vice-chairman

10 November 2021

Andrew Bowie said he will be standing down.


Javid says MPs should not use offices for ‘personal gain’ following Cox claims

Javid says MPs should not use offices for ‘personal gain’ following Cox claims

Javid says MPs should not use offices for ‘personal gain’ following Cox claims

10 November 2021

Former attorney general Sir Geoffrey Cox is alleged to have used his Westminster office to offer legal advice to the British Virgin Islands.


Cocktails boost Wetherspoons but ale sales go flat as older drinkers stay away

Cocktails boost Wetherspoons but ale sales go flat as older drinkers stay away

Cocktails boost Wetherspoons but ale sales go flat as older drinkers stay away

10 November 2021

The pub group revealed that like-for-like sales for the past 15 weeks are down 8.9% on pre-pandemic levels.


Manchester’s active travel scheme will not go the same way as Mobike – Burnham

Manchester’s active travel scheme will not go the same way as Mobike – Burnham

Manchester’s active travel scheme will not go the same way as Mobike – Burnham

10 November 2021

The Greater Manchester mayor said a sense of ownership and better management will ensure Bee bikes are not vandalised.


Marks & Spencer raises profits outlook but warns over soaring supply costs

Marks & Spencer raises profits outlook but warns over soaring supply costs

Marks & Spencer raises profits outlook but warns over soaring supply costs

10 November 2021

The retail giant saw underlying pre-tax profits jump to £269.4 million in the six months to October 2 against losses of £17.4 million a year earlier.


Draft Cop26 outcome calls for countries to strengthen climate action in 2022

Draft Cop26 outcome calls for countries to strengthen climate action in 2022

Draft Cop26 outcome calls for countries to strengthen climate action in 2022

10 November 2021

The draft ‘cover decision’ has been published by the UK Cop26 Presidency.


Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases – study

Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases – study

Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases – study

10 November 2021

Scientists say the study represents a significant step towards the goal of precision medicine.


Sir Elton John to receive top honour following career spanning six decades

Sir Elton John to receive top honour following career spanning six decades

Sir Elton John to receive top honour following career spanning six decades

10 November 2021

Sir Elton joins an illustrious list of recipients who include broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and actress Dame Judi Dench


Friend of murdered Pc Yvonne Fletcher hopes High Court case will bring ‘justice’

Friend of murdered Pc Yvonne Fletcher hopes High Court case will bring ‘justice’

Friend of murdered Pc Yvonne Fletcher hopes High Court case will bring ‘justice’

10 November 2021

Pc Fletcher, 25, was shot while policing a demonstration against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in 1984.


Duchess of Cornwall puts finishing touches to wreath ahead of Armistice Day

Duchess of Cornwall puts finishing touches to wreath ahead of Armistice Day

Duchess of Cornwall puts finishing touches to wreath ahead of Armistice Day

10 November 2021

Camilla, patron of The Poppy Factory, added the finishing touches to the Prince of Wales’s Cenotaph wreath and her own Remembrance cross.


What the papers say – November 10

What the papers say – November 10

What the papers say – November 10

10 November 2021

A looming staffing crisis in hospitals and care homes over Covid vaccinations leads an array of stories in the nation’s papers.


Probe demanded after Tory MP accused of using Parliament office for second job

Probe demanded after Tory MP accused of using Parliament office for second job

Probe demanded after Tory MP accused of using Parliament office for second job

10 November 2021

Former attorney general Sir Geoffrey Cox is alleged to have offered legal advice from his office while dialling in remotely to a hearing.


Boris Johnson set to return to Cop26 on ‘transport day’

Boris Johnson set to return to Cop26 on ‘transport day’

Boris Johnson set to return to Cop26 on ‘transport day’

10 November 2021

Several transport aims have been drawn up, including that new heavy goods vehicles sold in the UK will need to be zero emissions by 2040.


More lawyers needed for climate legal battles, campaigners say

More lawyers needed for climate legal battles, campaigners say

More lawyers needed for climate legal battles, campaigners say

10 November 2021

Civil litigation has produced some big wins for green campaigners in recent years, now activists want more people to get involved.


Oxford should explain decision-making around Mosley donations – Zahawi

Oxford should explain decision-making around Mosley donations – Zahawi

Oxford should explain decision-making around Mosley donations – Zahawi

09 November 2021

He said antisemitism is a ‘scourge’ that exists on campuses.


New HGVs must be zero emissions by 2040 under low carbon transport road map

New HGVs must be zero emissions by 2040 under low carbon transport road map

New HGVs must be zero emissions by 2040 under low carbon transport road map

09 November 2021

The plans come in a series of announcements on low carbon transport due to be made on ‘transport day’ at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.


Duke of Sussex says he warned Twitter CEO ahead of January 6 riots

Duke of Sussex says he warned Twitter CEO ahead of January 6 riots

Duke of Sussex says he warned Twitter CEO ahead of January 6 riots

09 November 2021

He took part in a discussion on misinformation during the RE:WIRED summit.


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