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Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative has already seen more than a million trees planted.

Mourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall

Mourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall

People have travelled from all over the country and waited since 1am to view the Queen lying in state.

Uefa awaits report from Ibrox before considering action over national anthem

Uefa awaits report from Ibrox before considering action over national anthem

Football’s governing body had rejected requests from some clubs to play the anthem.

More shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt

More shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt

The gritty detective drama saw audiences discover DCI Tom Brannick’s shocking secret while the characters remained in the dark.

‘Low-paid workers facing worst-ever financial crisis’

‘Low-paid workers facing worst-ever financial crisis’

Increasing numbers are using food banks, while some are skipping meals altogether, research suggests.

Photographer recalls historic handshake between Queen and Martin McGuinness

Photographer recalls historic handshake between Queen and Martin McGuinness

Paul Faith was the sole photographer who captured the landmark moment in the Northern Ireland peace process.

Royal funeral customs and mishaps: a loyal dog, spooked horse and broken crown

Royal funeral customs and mishaps: a loyal dog, spooked horse and broken crown

Traditions, rituals and the occasional mishaps have shaped sovereigns’ funerals over hundreds of years.

Kwasi Kwarteng criticised for considering axing cap on bankers’ bonuses

Kwasi Kwarteng criticised for considering axing cap on bankers’ bonuses

The proposal comes as millions struggle during the cost-of-living crisis.

Highgrove: The King’s beloved country retreat

Highgrove: The King’s beloved country retreat

The Gloucestershire estate is something of a sanctuary for Charles.

Wetherspoon to open central London pubs from 8am on day of Queen’s funeral

Wetherspoon to open central London pubs from 8am on day of Queen’s funeral

It said the majority of its venues will only open after the funeral has taken place.

Amazon workers to vote on industrial action over pay

Amazon workers to vote on industrial action over pay

The GMB says its members in Coventry will be the first Amazon workers in the UK to take part in such a ballot.

John Lewis hands £500 support payout to workers as losses widen amid cost crisis

John Lewis hands £500 support payout to workers as losses widen amid cost crisis

The retail giant reported pre-tax losses of £99 million for the six months to July 30 compared with losses of £29 million a year earlier.

In Pictures: Military rehearse procession ahead of Queen’s state funeral

In Pictures: Military rehearse procession ahead of Queen’s state funeral

Rehearsals for Monday’s state funeral took place as the Queen started her first full day lying in state.

Thousands queue through night to pay their respects at Queen’s lying in state

Thousands queue through night to pay their respects at Queen’s lying in state

The queue was more than two miles long by Thursday morning.

Forces stage early-hours rehearsal for Queen’s funeral procession

Forces stage early-hours rehearsal for Queen’s funeral procession

The State Gun Carriage, towed by almost 100 naval personnel and bearing a black coffin, travelled through central London.

Kwarteng considering removing cap on bankers’ bonuses as part of City shake-up

Kwarteng considering removing cap on bankers’ bonuses as part of City shake-up

It comes as many struggle to meet bill payments amid a mounting cost-of-living crisis.

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

Thursday’s front pages cover the start of the Queen’s lying in state.

‘Ordinary Australian’ who once won Queen’s praise shocked at funeral invitation

‘Ordinary Australian’ who once won Queen’s praise shocked at funeral invitation

Val Dempsey and nine other Australian citizens are travelling to London with the country’s prime minister.

Grimes recalls being wrongly accused of throwing a snowball at the Queen’s car

Grimes recalls being wrongly accused of throwing a snowball at the Queen’s car

The singer, who shares two children with SpaceX founder Elon Musk, said that although the real culprit was never found, the event had been ‘glorious’.

Mysterious ‘fireball’ lights up night sky

Mysterious ‘fireball’ lights up night sky

The UK Meteor Network said it received more than 200 reports, most of them from Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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