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Musical duo urge John Lewis to donate to charity after song copy claim

Musical duo urge John Lewis to donate to charity after song copy claim

The Portraits claim the version of Together In Electric Dreams in the retailer’s Christmas ad resembles the arrangement they released last year.

Truth or Dare murder confession student drew up ‘kill list’, court hears

Truth or Dare murder confession student drew up ‘kill list’, court hears

Tiernan Darnton was found guilty of murdering his stepgrandmother Mary Gregory.

Couple plan to make new memories with loved ones after £2m Lotto win

Couple plan to make new memories with loved ones after £2m Lotto win

Andrea and Mike Law, from Worcestershire, are now planning family trips to Greece and America.

‘Plain wrong’ for MPs to claim rent on expenses while being landlords – MP

‘Plain wrong’ for MPs to claim rent on expenses while being landlords – MP

Sir Roger Gale said this set-up was not in the spirit of the regulations, even if it did not break any rules.

The Works incurs ‘significant’ costs amid supply pressures

The Works incurs ‘significant’ costs amid supply pressures

Shares in the company dipped after it highlighted the impact of freight and haulage issues facing the retail sector.

‘Tough guy’ approach to protocol would be a disaster, Irish minister warns

‘Tough guy’ approach to protocol would be a disaster, Irish minister warns

Thomas Byrne has raised concerns about stability in Northern Ireland as Brexit negotiations continue.

Sturgeon urges PM to return to Cop26 as talks enter final hours

Sturgeon urges PM to return to Cop26 as talks enter final hours

A new draft deal was produced on Friday morning but the Scottish First Minister said it ‘still has way to go’.

Competition watchdog probes P&O and DFDS over charter agreement

Competition watchdog probes P&O and DFDS over charter agreement

The two ferry operators entered a deal on the Dover-Calais route in May in a bid to shorten freight customers’ waiting times.

New draft of Cop26 deal weakens language on fossil fuel phaseout

New draft of Cop26 deal weakens language on fossil fuel phaseout

Talks are due to finish on Friday evening but look set to overrun as negotiators wrangle over issues.

Climate activists deflate tyres of ‘luxury’ cars in carbon emissions protest

Climate activists deflate tyres of ‘luxury’ cars in carbon emissions protest

Around 60 cars in the west end of Glasgow were targeted.

Covid vaccines help AstraZeneca sales jump 50% in third quarter

Covid vaccines help AstraZeneca sales jump 50% in third quarter

The pharmaceutical company held firm on its earnings guidance for the year as it hailed ‘strong revenue growth and exceptional pipeline delivery’.

Around 1,000 people risk death to reach UK in new Channel crossings record

Around 1,000 people risk death to reach UK in new Channel crossings record

Lifeboat crews and Border Force boats were kept busy overnight after spending hours intercepting boats in the Dover Straight throughout the day.

Court of Appeal to review sentence of man who choked lover to death

Court of Appeal to review sentence of man who choked lover to death

Sam Pybus, 32, was jailed for four years and eight months in October for the manslaughter of Sophie Moss, a vulnerable 33-year-old mother of two.

Latest EU-UK negotiations on Northern Ireland Protocol due to take place

Latest EU-UK negotiations on Northern Ireland Protocol due to take place

The Government’s chief negotiator to the EU, Lord Frost, is due to meet European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic.

What the papers say – November 12

What the papers say – November 12

A range of stories feature on the front pages on Friday.

Fire chief: Housebuilders gaming the system to avoid post-Grenfell safety rules

Fire chief: Housebuilders gaming the system to avoid post-Grenfell safety rules

The London Fire Brigade has warned the new homes may “extend legacy issues” with safety.

Negotiators urged to ‘strain every sinew’ as Cop26 talks enter final day

Negotiators urged to ‘strain every sinew’ as Cop26 talks enter final day

The talks are scheduled to end at 6pm on Friday, but could overrun.

Richard Ratcliffe on day 20 of hunger strike over wife’s detention in Iran

Richard Ratcliffe on day 20 of hunger strike over wife’s detention in Iran

A vigil is planned for Friday outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London where Mr Ratcliffe is camping.

Charles’ former aide resigns from charity as Clarence House cuts ties

Charles’ former aide resigns from charity as Clarence House cuts ties

Michael Fawcett is accused of promising to help secure a knighthood and British citizenship for a Saudi billionaire donor.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex remember fallen heroes on Armistice Day

Duke and Duchess of Sussex remember fallen heroes on Armistice Day

Harry and Meghan hosted members of the military to commemorate Remembrance Day.

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