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Husband of British-Iranian woman stuck in Iran ends hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of British-Iranian charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, ended his hunger strike.

13/11/2021

Stays

UK holidays: Here are 7 cosy cabins for an autumn getaway

We take a look at the most unusual places to stay in the UK if you want to get closer to nature.

13/11/2021

United Kingdom

COP26 to end a day late as key issues remain unresolved

Negotiators in Glasgow were still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money.

12/11/2021

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Hundreds protest at COP26 as negotiations draw to a close

Hundreds of civil society representatives at the COP26 conference chant as they march through the convention centre and leave it in sign of protest, denouncing the conference a "failure"

12/11/2021

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Activists dress as world leaders in COP26 protest

Activists on Friday posed as world leaders incapable of putting out the fire as the planet burns. Dressed as firefighters, the mock world leaders did little to tackle the climate crisis and to save a planet "on fire".

12/11/2021

Destinations

Why you should visit lakes, mountains and moors in Scotland and Wales

The UK is home to some stunning countryside, from beaches and lakes, to mountains and moors. Here’s our top places to visit in Scotland and Wales at any time of year.

12/11/2021

United Kingdom

Brexit: EU welcomes UK 'change in tone' on Northern Ireland trade row

EU and UK negotiators Maros Sefcovic and David Frost met in London and said talks will continue next week to try to settle the standoff on trading arrangements.

12/11/2021

United Kingdom

Record daily number of migrants cross sea to reach UK

At least 1,185 people arrived on Thursday, the Home Office confirmed.

12/11/2021

Design

London's Courtauld gallery to reopen after 3-year transformation

The historic listed building on the banks of the Thames welcomes visitors back to indulge in one of Europe's most prestigious art collections.

12/11/2021

United Kingdom

Ratcliffe down after meeting about securing wife's release from Iran

Ratcliffe has been on a hunger strike since October 24 outside Britain's Foreign Office in an effort to ratchet up the pressure on the British government to secure her release.

12/11/2021

Climate

COP26 latest: Pressure mounts as summit goes into overtime

Today was supposed to be COP26's last day but the summit went into overtime this evening with negotiators still working on a final deal to tackle the climate crisis.

12/11/2021

Climate

Latest draft COP26 deal waters down language on ending coal use

The change in wording compared to an earlier version of the draft suggested a shift away from unconditional demands that some fossil fuel exporting countries have objected to.

12/11/2021

Series

Meet the filmmaker who swapped a London flat for an off-grid boat

After returning from the Alaskan wilderness, James Levelle found himself searching for a wilder more remote existence than bricks and mortar could offer.

12/11/2021

Women Beyond Borders

‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer

After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel

11/11/2021

Green News

Major European countries pledge to phase out oil and gas

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was launched today at COP26 by ministers from the two lead countries.

11/11/2021

United Kingdom

Meet the new species of dinosaur discovered in England

With its long bulbous nose, Brighstoneus simmondsi was around eight metres long and weighed about 900kg.

11/11/2021

Green News

Local councils trusted more than world leaders on climate, poll finds

A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change.

11/11/2021

Culture news

The 'Mona Lisa' of stamps, worth $8 million, goes on display in London

The unique 1856 1c Magenta from British Guiana was bought at auction in the USA. The sale makes it the world's most expensive stamp.

10/11/2021

Culture news

Icon or bygone: Is it time to hang up on Britain's red phone boxes?

The story of the red phone box - and its demise - is woven into British history. So join us as we dial the number of a national icon.

10/11/2021

Climate

This cheeky 12-year-old from Colombia might just be the next Greta

This primary school age activist is teaching adults about climate change.

10/11/2021

Mobility

World's biggest carmakers fail to sign up to zero emissions pledge

Over 100 companies and governments signed a pledge to switch to electric vehicles by 2040, but the world's biggest carmakers and car markets weren't among them.

10/11/2021

Climate

This climate group has published a guide on how to sue Shell and win

After a landmark victory against the fossil fuel company, Milieudefensie drafted a how-to guide that has been published during COP26.

10/11/2021

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Guitarist in a kilt leads spontaneous dance action outside COP26

A guitarist in a kilt taught protesters outside the COP26 venue on Tuesday traditional dance moves, as participants pursued negotiations inside.

10/11/2021

Home

Can Britain's iconic phone boxes be saved?

Today, the red kiosks see more use as props in holiday photos than as communication devices, but the UK's telecoms regulator thinks some may be worth saving.

10/11/2021

Climate

COP26 latest: US and China agree to strengthen climate cooperation

Follow our live updates as diplomats negotiate on the first draft decision released this morning and the summit turns its focus to the transport sector.

10/11/2021

Green News

UPDATED: First draft of COP26 climate deal is released

It urges countries to strengthen their climate plans by the end of next year and, for the first time, calls for the phasing out of coal and fossil fuel subsidies.

10/11/2021