41 minutes ago 'Eighteen month forensic delay for death of cyclist not good enough', says London MP

Harry Webb’s died in a suspected hit-and-run in Hackney

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42 minutes ago Cop 29 live: new draft text criticised as ‘totally unacceptable and inadequate’

Text ‘decides’ on $250bn for developing countries by 2035 – but faces criticism from African Group of NegotiatorsA new text of the Cop29 deal has yet to emerge, but civil society activists have not given up hope, reports Damian Carrington, Guardian environment editor.Hilda Nakabuye, 27, from Fridays for Future campaign group in Uganda, said:We are holding on to hope. As a mother I am here to represent my people, my community, but also future generations that we hold close and dear to our hearts and why we are all in this fight. The ones least responsible for climate change undergo its worst effects.We know what power we hold: the power to act. We are in an emergency. This COP is all about the money, but communities on the ground are not seeing the money. When the climate hits we need to...

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44 minutes ago Gatwick Airport LIVE: South Terminal reopening after 'suspicious package' alert but flights still disrupted

National Rail says trains won’t be stopping at Gatwick until 4pm at the earliest

Society

46 minutes ago A Christmas Carol (ish) at @sohoplace review: a festive hit in waiting

Despite opening night being derailed by technical problems this play balances silliness with sophistication in a way that should make it a Christmas favourite

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48 minutes ago Cops issue update on tragic tot found dead in snowy field as parent hunt continues

The gender of the child was not revealed as the investigation got underway, and officers issued an update on the probe today.

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55 minutes ago Camilla will not attend tonight's Royal Variety Performance on doctors advice: Palace says Queen is suffering 'lingering post

The 77-year-old made the decision on the advice of her doctors, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.

Politics

58 minutes ago Falkirk Council building team jobs could move to private sector after review

Workshops with staff heard some team members say that Falkirk Council's stores are "not fit for purpose"

Politics

60 minutes ago Thales denies allegations as fraud office launches probe into suspected bribery

Thales, which employs more than 7,000 workers in the UK, is one of the Government’s key defence contractors.

Politics

62 minutes ago Scotsman owner National World launches investigation into suitor amid £56 million takeover approach

“The board has confidence in National World’s strategy for value creation as an independent business but acknowledges the potential merits of the possible offer” - National World

Economics

63 minutes ago Police 'want to know mother is safe' after remains of baby found by dog walker in field

The infant, called Baby A by Greater Manchester Police, was found by a dog walker near Ashtons Field in Salford on Wednesday.

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