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Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

02 November 2023

One homeowner in Jersey said she saw hailstones ‘bigger than a golf ball’ overnight.


Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

02 November 2023

About 8,000 fans watched in horror as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life after what teammates said was a ‘freak accident’.


Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

02 November 2023

Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh have been dealing with serious flooding.


People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

02 November 2023

Strong winds and rain from Storm Ciaran have been battering parts of the UK.


M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

02 November 2023

M&S posted an outtake from its Christmas advert that showed hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag burning in a fire.


Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

02 November 2023

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been able to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt so far.


‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

02 November 2023

Michelle Donelan was speaking on the second day of the AI Safety Summit.


Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

02 November 2023

Michelle Donelan said she is concerned about the impact of Dominic Cummings’ comments might have on women considering a career in Westminster.


Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

02 November 2023

Around 200 UK citizens have registered as being in the strip with the Foreign Office.


Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

02 November 2023

The party has made the promise after Rishi Sunak said he would not ‘rush’ to regulate artificial intelligence.


Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

02 November 2023

The group said full-year profits are now expected to be in the ‘upper half’ of its guidance, at between £670 million and £700 million.


Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

02 November 2023

The oil giant said it would return a further 3.5 billion dollars (£2.9 billion) to shareholders over the next three months.


South of England and Channel Islands bear brunt of Storm Ciaran

South of England and Channel Islands bear brunt of Storm Ciaran

South of England and Channel Islands bear brunt of Storm Ciaran

02 November 2023

People in Jersey were forced to take refuge in a hotel after winds in excess of 100mph from the storm damaged property.


Flood warnings in place as Storm Ciaran strikes south coast

Flood warnings in place as Storm Ciaran strikes south coast

Flood warnings in place as Storm Ciaran strikes south coast

02 November 2023

The Environment Agency says ‘large waves and onshore gales could see significant flooding’.


King and Queen to watch Kenyan Marines trained by the UK’s Royal Marines

King and Queen to watch Kenyan Marines trained by the UK’s Royal Marines

King and Queen to watch Kenyan Marines trained by the UK’s Royal Marines

02 November 2023

The troops will stage a covert beach landing at Mtongwe Naval Base.


Titanic’s first class dinner menu expected to fetch £60,000 at auction

Titanic’s first class dinner menu expected to fetch £60,000 at auction

Titanic’s first class dinner menu expected to fetch £60,000 at auction

02 November 2023

The dinner was served on the evening of April 11 1912 after the liner left Queenstown in Ireland for New York during its fateful maiden voyage.


‘Growing divide’ between climate adaptation fund and developing countries’ needs

‘Growing divide’ between climate adaptation fund and developing countries’ needs

‘Growing divide’ between climate adaptation fund and developing countries’ needs

02 November 2023

The UN said some countries need 10-18 times the amount of money that is internationally available.


Storm Ciaran to cause travel disruption across Scotland

Storm Ciaran to cause travel disruption across Scotland

Storm Ciaran to cause travel disruption across Scotland

02 November 2023

Train operators across Scotland have warned of disruption to services due to Storm Ciaran.


Covid experts to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Covid experts to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Covid experts to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

02 November 2023

The researchers and civil servants carried out important work during the Covid pandemic.


Climate change could unravel decades of progress in human health, says WMO

Climate change could unravel decades of progress in human health, says WMO

Climate change could unravel decades of progress in human health, says WMO

02 November 2023

Developing better early warning systems for extremes such as heat could help save more lives, scientists have said.


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