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Cop26 attendees stranded at Euston as fallen tree halts rail services

Cop26 attendees stranded at Euston as fallen tree halts rail services

Photos on social media show the concourse packed with passengers.

Lord Frost accuses EU of ignoring political sensitivities in Northern Ireland

Lord Frost accuses EU of ignoring political sensitivities in Northern Ireland

The Cabinet minister said the EU has ‘destroyed cross-community consent’.

Vera Lynn’s daughter designs jewellery collection ahead of Remembrance Day

Vera Lynn’s daughter designs jewellery collection ahead of Remembrance Day

Virginia Lewis-Jones has taken inspiration from her mother’s favourite jewellery to design the pieces for the Royal British Legion.

Rainbow Warrior aims to defy Glasgow port by sailing youth activists to Cop26

Rainbow Warrior aims to defy Glasgow port by sailing youth activists to Cop26

Greenpeace said the vessel would ignore port authority warnings that it could not sail up the Clyde to the summit in Glasgow.

Alok Sharma signals opposition to carbon tax on meat

Alok Sharma signals opposition to carbon tax on meat

The Cop26 president said eating meat products is ‘a personal choice’.

Poll boost for Tories despite tax burden rising to highest level since 1950s

Poll boost for Tories despite tax burden rising to highest level since 1950s

The Tories hold a five-point lead over Labour in a recent poll conducted after the Budget.

Arlene Foster claims Boris Johnson gave into pressure to agree NI Protocol

Arlene Foster claims Boris Johnson gave into pressure to agree NI Protocol

The former first minister also said the protocol played a big role in her ousting as DUP leader earlier this year.

Extinction Rebellion march begins in Edinburgh in Cop26 protest

Extinction Rebellion march begins in Edinburgh in Cop26 protest

The activists are marching to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

No 10 denies Johnson-Macron agreement to end fishing war

No 10 denies Johnson-Macron agreement to end fishing war

The two leaders held a ‘brush-by’ meeting in the margins of the G20 summit in Rome.

Cop26 is ‘last, best chance’ to keep 1.5C goal in reach, Sharma tells summit

Cop26 is ‘last, best chance’ to keep 1.5C goal in reach, Sharma tells summit

Alok Sharma takes on the role of Cop26 president as the two-week crunch talks kick off.

Equalities minister condemns abuse of professor in trans rights row

Equalities minister condemns abuse of professor in trans rights row

Kemi Badenoch said ‘nobody should face bullying or harassment in the workplace’.

Charles calls for action as he warns Cop26 is ‘last-chance saloon’

Charles calls for action as he warns Cop26 is ‘last-chance saloon’

The Prince of Wales said now is the time to put aside differences and grasp what he described as a ‘unique opportunity’ for a green recovery.

Key to Cop26 success is delivering promised finance to poorer nations – Miliband

Key to Cop26 success is delivering promised finance to poorer nations – Miliband

The shadow business secretary said is is ‘shameful’ that pledge on funding has not been met.

Photographer launches exhibit in shopping centre where he was accused of theft

Photographer launches exhibit in shopping centre where he was accused of theft

Cephas Williams’ Portrait Of Black Britain is going to Bluewater in Kent, where he was wrongly accused of stealing in June.

Some countries face future under water even if Cop26 achieves 1.5C aim – Sharma

Some countries face future under water even if Cop26 achieves 1.5C aim – Sharma

The Cop26 President admitted it will be a ‘tough ask’ for the Glasgow summit to meet its climate objectives.

Sometimes you need to anger people in environmental protests – Greta Thunberg

Sometimes you need to anger people in environmental protests – Greta Thunberg

The 18-year-old campaigner said she has not officially been invited to speak at the Cop26 summit.

Marshall Islands could vanish if climate change is not tackled now, warns envoy

Marshall Islands could vanish if climate change is not tackled now, warns envoy

The island nation is already feeling the effects of global warming, such as longer droughts and rising sea levels.

Three paddleboarders die in accident on Welsh river

Three paddleboarders die in accident on Welsh river

One person remains in critical condition in hospital.

Tornadoes ‘not out of the question’ as wind and rain batter the UK

Tornadoes ‘not out of the question’ as wind and rain batter the UK

Gusts of over 80mph have been recorded with reports of wind damage which may cause disruption to travel.

Antarctic glacier named after Glasgow as Cop26 begins

Antarctic glacier named after Glasgow as Cop26 begins

The Glasgow Glacier is one of nine areas of fast-flowing ice in the Getz basin in west Antarctica to be named after major climate change landmarks.

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