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Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

01 December 2023

Network Rail said South Western Railway services between Woking, Surrey and Basingstoke, Hampshire will be affected.


Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

01 December 2023

In a speech, the King called for ‘transformational action’ to be achieved at the climate summit in Dubai.


UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

01 December 2023

House prices inched up by 0.2% last month, compared with October, Nationwide revealed in its monthly House Price Index.


Sunak to seek ‘sustained humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza after fighting resumes

Sunak to seek ‘sustained humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza after fighting resumes

Sunak to seek ‘sustained humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza after fighting resumes

01 December 2023

Israel restarted combat operations in the Gaza Strip minutes after a temporary truce expired on Friday, blaming Hamas for breaking the ceasefire.


Sunak’s patience ‘worn thin’ by Rwanda plan delays

Sunak’s patience ‘worn thin’ by Rwanda plan delays

Sunak’s patience ‘worn thin’ by Rwanda plan delays

01 December 2023

The Prime Minister is seeking to make the plan legally watertight following the Supreme Court defeat.


European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

01 December 2023

The shadow foreign secretary will push for a ‘shift’ in the EU-UK relationship.


UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

01 December 2023

The Prime Minister insisted Britain remains a leader on climate action despite his rollback of ambitions.


Sunak praises King as he steers clear of royal race row

Sunak praises King as he steers clear of royal race row

Sunak praises King as he steers clear of royal race row

01 December 2023

The Prime Minister declined to comment on the naming of two members of the monarchy alleged to have raised concerns about Archie’s skin colour.


Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

01 December 2023

West Midlands mayor Andy Street has called for European football chiefs to take ‘strong action’.


Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

01 December 2023

Infants learn from rhythmic information – the changing emphasis of syllables in speech, according to scientists.


What the papers say – December 1

What the papers say – December 1

What the papers say – December 1

01 December 2023

Here are Britain’s biggest stories on Friday.


Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

01 December 2023

Paloma Faith said William and Kate seemed calm when they spoke with her after she sang at the Royal Albert Hall.


King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

01 December 2023

Britain will be represented at the climate summit by the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and Charles, who is to make an address.


Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue across UK

Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue across UK

Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue across UK

01 December 2023

Hilly areas including the North York Moors and parts of Scotland will see more snow on Friday, the Met Office said.


Charlotte Church ‘couldn’t have been prouder’ of young carers’ choir performance

Charlotte Church ‘couldn’t have been prouder’ of young carers’ choir performance

Charlotte Church ‘couldn’t have been prouder’ of young carers’ choir performance

30 November 2023

The performance took place on November 30, as part of Action for Children’s Starry Night gala.


Mayor calls for Uefa action after police injured at Aston Villa match

Mayor calls for Uefa action after police injured at Aston Villa match

Mayor calls for Uefa action after police injured at Aston Villa match

30 November 2023

Objects were thrown at police as the visiting fans were held in a coach park near the ground.


Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

30 November 2023

The Prime Minister will commit £1.6bn in UK funding for climate projects at the talks in Dubai.


A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

30 November 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said her party wants to ensure ‘every community has access to high street banking services’.


Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

30 November 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests at the annual charity event.


Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

30 November 2023

Liam Conlon will contest the newly created seat of Beckenham and Penge in south-east London.


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