Monday, 8 November 2021

Brecon Beacons: Man rescued from cave after two days

More than 250 volunteers helped rescue the man from one of UK's longest cave systems.

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Sunday, 7 November 2021

COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation at climate summit

There are more participants than from any single country, a study shared with the BBC suggests.

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COP26: UK pledges £290m to help poorer countries cope with climate change

As the COP26 summit enters its second week, government ministers gather in Glasgow for more talks.

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Covid-19: US reopens border to UK travellers after almost two years

After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.

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Owen Paterson: MPs to debate standards reform following row

The Lib Dems are calling for the system to be overhauled, amid claims of "sleaze" at Westminster.

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Hundred died challenging terminally ill benefits awards

Around 100 people who were denied fast-tracked disability benefits died while challenging the decision.

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Small scale nuclear to get green light this week

Plans for a generation of new smaller nuclear reactors will become more concrete this week.

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