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Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads to Cop28

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak said he was proud of his domestic policies as he prepared to head to the global climate summit.


Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

30 November 2023

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.


Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

30 November 2023

A third of respondents to a poll of AA members said they would go ahead with planned journeys even if a red warning for snow was issued.


Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

30 November 2023

The former prime minister’s handling of the unprecedented peacetime crisis has come under intense scrutiny.


Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of UK

30 November 2023

The Met Office has said parts of Dartmoor could see up to 10cm of snow on Thursday.


Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Government

30 November 2023

The former miniser denied there had been ‘absence of a plan’ and insisted his department did ‘rise to the challenge’ of the pandemic.


Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

30 November 2023

East Midlands Railway said services between London St Pancras and Corby were cancelled and delayed due to ‘damage caused by ice’.


King hails ‘fantastic’ climate technologies as he opens Dubai science campus

King hails ‘fantastic’ climate technologies as he opens Dubai science campus

King hails ‘fantastic’ climate technologies as he opens Dubai science campus

30 November 2023

Charles toured the Heriot-Watt University facility on Thursday.


Households and children in temporary accommodation at record numbers

Households and children in temporary accommodation at record numbers

Households and children in temporary accommodation at record numbers

30 November 2023

There has also been an increase in households threatened with homelessness due to Section 21 no-fault eviction notices.


Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood

Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood

Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood

30 November 2023

If passed, it would allow a vote on extending the Scottish Parliament’s powers to legislate for independence.


How to stay safe on the road this winter as drivers warned of icy conditions

How to stay safe on the road this winter as drivers warned of icy conditions

How to stay safe on the road this winter as drivers warned of icy conditions

30 November 2023

Weather warnings mean motorists should take extra care on the roads.


Cleverly well placed to calm Rwandan fears over asylum scheme, insists minister

Cleverly well placed to calm Rwandan fears over asylum scheme, insists minister

Cleverly well placed to calm Rwandan fears over asylum scheme, insists minister

30 November 2023

Tom Tugendhat backed the Home Secretary to deliver the policy which has been mired in legal difficulties.


Profits dip at bar owner Mitchells & Butlers after ‘unprecedented’ costs

Profits dip at bar owner Mitchells & Butlers after ‘unprecedented’ costs

Profits dip at bar owner Mitchells & Butlers after ‘unprecedented’ costs

30 November 2023

The group revealed that operating profits dropped to £98 million for the year to September 30, from £124 million a year earlier.


Metro Bank axing fifth of workers and reviewing seven-day opening

Metro Bank axing fifth of workers and reviewing seven-day opening

Metro Bank axing fifth of workers and reviewing seven-day opening

30 November 2023

The troubled high street lender said the moves are part of plans to ramp up cost savings to £50m a year.


Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68

Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68

Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68

30 November 2023

A statement from the actor and director’s family and agent said he died on November 29 ‘peacefully after a short illness’.


Henry Kissinger hailed as an ‘artist among diplomats’ following death at 100

Henry Kissinger hailed as an ‘artist among diplomats’ following death at 100

Henry Kissinger hailed as an ‘artist among diplomats’ following death at 100

30 November 2023

Senior US political figures have paid tribute to the former Secretary of State.


King embarks on series of meetings during two-day Dubai tour ahead of Cop28

King embarks on series of meetings during two-day Dubai tour ahead of Cop28

King embarks on series of meetings during two-day Dubai tour ahead of Cop28

30 November 2023

Charles joked in the first of a number of bilateral talks with world leaders that he has been recovering from having a ‘rather ancient birthday’.


In Pictures: Henry Kissinger’s trips to the UK through the years

In Pictures: Henry Kissinger’s trips to the UK through the years

In Pictures: Henry Kissinger’s trips to the UK through the years

30 November 2023

The diplomat spent much of his time in the United Kingdom helping to cement the ‘special relationship’ between the US and UK.


Spate of rail track faults cause commuter chaos

Spate of rail track faults cause commuter chaos

Spate of rail track faults cause commuter chaos

30 November 2023

Several rail infrastructure failures disrupted journeys on Thursday morning.


Dr Martens warns over earnings after warm weather drags on sales

Dr Martens warns over earnings after warm weather drags on sales

Dr Martens warns over earnings after warm weather drags on sales

30 November 2023

The company also said it has been affected by weakness in the US.


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