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Russia paying ‘extraordinary price’ in Ukraine, says UK defence chief

Russia paying ‘extraordinary price’ in Ukraine, says UK defence chief

Russia paying ‘extraordinary price’ in Ukraine, says UK defence chief

10 November 2024

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Russia had suffered its worst month in October since the invasion started in 2022.


£5m scheme boosts nature for hundreds of communities across UK, report shows

£5m scheme boosts nature for hundreds of communities across UK, report shows

£5m scheme boosts nature for hundreds of communities across UK, report shows

10 November 2024

The ‘nextdoor nature’ programme by the Wildlife Trusts has worked with 1,600 communities in the past two years.


‘Social care costs for working age and lifelong disabled could be £17bn by 2030’

‘Social care costs for working age and lifelong disabled could be £17bn by 2030’

‘Social care costs for working age and lifelong disabled could be £17bn by 2030’

10 November 2024

Costs for 18–24-year-olds could rise by 40% within the next six years, the analysis also suggested.


Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran

Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran

Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran

10 November 2024

Derek ‘Benny’ Bennett, 72, served in Northern Ireland, Cyprus and the Middle East during 25 years in the Army.


Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

10 November 2024

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.


Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

10 November 2024

Around 30,000 oysters have been released into the estuary since September last year under the Restoration Forth project.


UN climate talks start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return

UN climate talks start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return

UN climate talks start following deadly floods, record heat and Trump’s return

10 November 2024

Cop29 is set to focus on finance, but will be overshadowed by the outcome of the US election.


Jailed Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist found ‘hope’ in UK refugee scholarship

Jailed Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist found ‘hope’ in UK refugee scholarship

Jailed Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist found ‘hope’ in UK refugee scholarship

10 November 2024

Makomborero Haruzivishe was nearly killed before he fled his home country two years ago, and is now studying law and politics in Kent.


SFA chief tells of emergency eyecare surgery before key Euros match

SFA chief tells of emergency eyecare surgery before key Euros match

SFA chief tells of emergency eyecare surgery before key Euros match

10 November 2024

Ian Maxwell suffered a retinal detachment.


Cop29: Key questions about the UN climate conference

Cop29: Key questions about the UN climate conference

Cop29: Key questions about the UN climate conference

10 November 2024

The meeting kicks off against a backdrop of deadly weather events, extreme conditions and record temperatures in recent months.


Campaigners on both sides speak out ahead of publication of assisted dying Bill

Campaigners on both sides speak out ahead of publication of assisted dying Bill

Campaigners on both sides speak out ahead of publication of assisted dying Bill

10 November 2024

MPs will debate the Bill at the end of November.


Former GB para-athlete aims to ski to South Pole in 40-day solo expedition

Former GB para-athlete aims to ski to South Pole in 40-day solo expedition

Former GB para-athlete aims to ski to South Pole in 40-day solo expedition

10 November 2024

Jonny Huntington, who suffered a brain bleed in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in this challenge.


Lung diseases ‘silently suffocating’ the NHS, charity warns

Lung diseases ‘silently suffocating’ the NHS, charity warns

Lung diseases ‘silently suffocating’ the NHS, charity warns

10 November 2024

Analysis by Asthma and Lung UK found lung diseases were responsible for one in eight emergency hospital admissions in England last year.


What the papers say – November 10

What the papers say – November 10

What the papers say – November 10

10 November 2024

Politics and the royal family feature heavily on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Hospitality bosses warn national insurance changes ‘unsustainable’

Hospitality bosses warn national insurance changes ‘unsustainable’

Hospitality bosses warn national insurance changes ‘unsustainable’

09 November 2024

The main tax rise in Rachel Reeves’s fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions.


Government officials taking advice on economic scenarios under Trump presidency

Government officials taking advice on economic scenarios under Trump presidency

Government officials taking advice on economic scenarios under Trump presidency

09 November 2024

There are fears about the possible impact on the UK economy should the president-elect introduce tariffs.


Family pay tribute to ‘brave’ 22-year-old son who died fighting in Ukraine

Family pay tribute to ‘brave’ 22-year-old son who died fighting in Ukraine

Family pay tribute to ‘brave’ 22-year-old son who died fighting in Ukraine

09 November 2024

Callum Tindal-Draper was killed in action while serving with the foreign volunteer platoon.


Carrying book of remembrance was ‘unbelievable’, says Army veteran

Carrying book of remembrance was ‘unbelievable’, says Army veteran

Carrying book of remembrance was ‘unbelievable’, says Army veteran

09 November 2024

Alex Lowe carried the book on stage with medic Hayley Lawrence, who helped treat him in Afghanistan.


William to carry out duties with ‘smaller r in the royal’

William to carry out duties with ‘smaller r in the royal’

William to carry out duties with ‘smaller r in the royal’

09 November 2024

The heir to the throne has made it clear he wants to do things differently.


Child dies after being struck by falling tree branch in Surrey

Child dies after being struck by falling tree branch in Surrey

Child dies after being struck by falling tree branch in Surrey

09 November 2024

Emergency services were called to Grove Place near the junction with Carshalton Road, Banstead, shortly after 4pm on Sunday.


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