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Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – analysis

22 October 2023

Environmental campaign groups analysed data gathered through Freedom of Information requests.


Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests

22 October 2023

Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.


Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent England

22 October 2023

Neil Jones said his win allowed him to retire and dedicate more time to honing his pool skills – and his practice has paid off.


What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

22 October 2023

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.


Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Storm Babet

21 October 2023

Three people have died since the storm hit the UK on Wednesday.


Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads held high’

21 October 2023

Kate said the England players ‘can be so proud’ of their tournament after their semi-final defeat.


North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during Storm Babet

North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during Storm Babet

North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during Storm Babet

21 October 2023

The Stena Spey is located 146 miles east of Aberdeen.


Sunak calls for greater aid access to ease ‘acute humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Sunak calls for greater aid access to ease ‘acute humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Sunak calls for greater aid access to ease ‘acute humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

21 October 2023

Rishi Sunak said Israel had the right to defend itself against Hamas but must act in line with international humanitarian law.


Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

21 October 2023

Flood alerts remain in parts of the Scottish Highlands and much of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire.


Prince of Wales pays tribute to ‘true great’ Sir Bobby Charlton

Prince of Wales pays tribute to ‘true great’ Sir Bobby Charlton

Prince of Wales pays tribute to ‘true great’ Sir Bobby Charlton

21 October 2023

Sir Bobby was knighted in 2004 for his services as an ambassador for football.


King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Parkinson’s

King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Parkinson’s

King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Parkinson’s

21 October 2023

John Hinson said he felt safer while on holiday in the Middle East than waiting for a train at King’s Cross station.


Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

21 October 2023

The World Cup winner died with dementia.


Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

21 October 2023

Protesters chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.


Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

21 October 2023

There was also a demonstration in Belfast.


Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

21 October 2023

River Street and nearby areas in Brechin were inundated with water.


Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

21 October 2023

The Prime Minister visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for talks with key regional players this week.


Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’

Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’

Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’

21 October 2023

Minister for London Paul Scully warned against stoking tension between Jews and Muslims in the capital.


Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

21 October 2023

The bronze sculpture was commissioned to mark the Italian jockey’s contribution to racing at the Berkshire track.


Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diverted

Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diverted

Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diverted

21 October 2023

Phil Casey and his partner Ann Meredith faced travel disruption after a plane skidded off a runway amid Storm Babet.


London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

21 October 2023

Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday due to widespread disruption after Storm Babet.


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