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The minister said the commissioning of programmes like Granite Harbour, set in Aberdeen, was good progress, but more action is required by broadcasters (Alamy/PA)

Broadcasters urged to bring more productions to Scotland

Notre Dame has been restored following a devastating fire in 2019 (Stephane de Sakutin, Pool via AP)

Notre Dame has been restored following a devastating fire in 2019 (Stephane de Sakutin, Pool via AP)

World gets first glimpse of restored Notre Dame interior following 2019 fire

Fitness star Joe Wicks has created some new ‘prehabilitation’ videos (Guy’s and St Thomas’)

Fitness star Joe Wicks has created some new ‘prehabilitation’ videos (Guy’s and St Thomas’)

Joe Wicks to help elderly patients get ‘fit for surgery’ with new videos

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in recent months has prioritised relations with Russia (Russian Defence Press Service via AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in recent months has prioritised relations with Russia (Russian Defence Press Service via AP)

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Russian defence minister visits North Korea for military and political talks

Gregg Wallace has been accused of making ‘highly inappropriate’ comments (Yui Mok/PA)

Gregg Wallace has been accused of making ‘highly inappropriate’ comments (Yui Mok/PA)

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Gregg Wallace accused of making ‘lesbian jokes’ and ‘inappropriate’ comments

Louise Haigh has resigned as Transport Secretary (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Louise Haigh has resigned as Transport Secretary (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Haigh resigns as Transport Secretary after guilty plea over phone incident

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh (Aaron Chown/PA)

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Louise Haigh resigns as Transport Secretary

Protesters rallied outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia (Zurab Tsertsvadze/AP)

Protesters rallied outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia (Zurab Tsertsvadze/AP)

Protesters and police clash after Georgia’s PM suspends talks on joining EU

Michael Lennard sealing ballot boxes at a secure facility in west Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Michael Lennard sealing ballot boxes at a secure facility in west Dublin (Niall Carson/PA)

Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election

Larry the cat in Downing Street (Yui Mok/PA)

Larry the cat in Downing Street (Yui Mok/PA)

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Prime Minister reveals he is ‘a bit worried’ about family kitten meeting Larry

Divers survey the area around HMNZS Manawanui on the southern coast of Upulo, Samoa, after the Manawanui ran aground (AC Jese Somerville/New Zealand Defence Force via AP)

Divers survey the area around HMNZS Manawanui on the southern coast of Upulo, Samoa, after the Manawanui ran aground (AC Jese Somerville/New Zealand Defence Force via AP)

Human error caused New Zealand navy ship to sink off Samoan coast, inquiry finds

Overflowing bins awaiting collection by refuse workers on Cherry Street in the Walton area of Liverpool. (PA)

Overflowing bins awaiting collection by refuse workers on Cherry Street in the Walton area of Liverpool. (PA)

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Councils given four bin guidelines to end ‘wild west’ recycling policies

Former prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during the Global Soft Power Summit, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Former prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during the Global Soft Power Summit, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

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Boris Johnson calls for British troops to defend Ukraine’s borders in peace deal

President Claudia Sheinbaum (Fernando Llano/AP)

President Claudia Sheinbaum (Fernando Llano/AP)

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Mexican president is confident tariff war with the US can be averted

A collection of British newspapers.

A collection of British newspapers.

What the papers say – November 29

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh (PA)

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh (PA)

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Transport Secretary ‘pleaded guilty’ over work phone incident

Kim Leadbetter opening the debate in favour of her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Kim Leadbetter opening the debate in favour of her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

‘Long overdue’ debate on assisted dying under way in Parliament

Nine NHS trusts together account for more than half of the people waiting for more than a year and a half for pre-planned hospital care, according to new analysis (Peter Byrne/PA)

Nine NHS trusts together account for more than half of the people waiting for more than a year and a half for pre-planned hospital care, according to new analysis (Peter Byrne/PA)

Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris accompanied by his wife Caoimhe and children Cillian and Saoirse as he casts his vote at Delgany National School (Niall Carson/PA)

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris accompanied by his wife Caoimhe and children Cillian and Saoirse as he casts his vote at Delgany National School (Niall Carson/PA)

Irish premier casts vote with his family early as General Election under way

Louise Haigh in Downing Street carrying a red Government folder (Ben Whitley/PA)

Louise Haigh in Downing Street carrying a red Government folder (Ben Whitley/PA)

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Louise Haigh’s rise from young Labour MP to Transport Secretary

Members of Distant Voices, Christian Concern, the Christian Medical Fellowship and SPUC gather in Westminster (Lucy North/PA)

Members of Distant Voices, Christian Concern, the Christian Medical Fellowship and SPUC gather in Westminster (Lucy North/PA)

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The chicken restaurant chain has said it will open more restaurants as sales continued to grow (Tim Goode/PA)

The chicken restaurant chain has said it will open more restaurants as sales continued to grow (Tim Goode/PA)

Nando’s steps up restaurant openings after sales recover further

A man reads a ‘dying wish’, tied to a tree near the Houses of Parliament by a group of terminally ill people and bereaved relatives, in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (James Manning/PA)

A man reads a ‘dying wish’, tied to a tree near the Houses of Parliament by a group of terminally ill people and bereaved relatives, in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (James Manning/PA)

Assisted dying can correct injustice says Leadbeater, as opponents warn of risks

A person holds a hard copy of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

A person holds a hard copy of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

What is in the new assisted dying Bill MPs are considering?

Facial reconstruction released by Greater Manchester Police and created by Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University of a woman whose body was discovered in the River Mersey in March (GMP/PA)

Facial reconstruction released by Greater Manchester Police and created by Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University of a woman whose body was discovered in the River Mersey in March (GMP/PA)

Facial reconstruction of woman found in river released by police

Janey Godley arrives for the Pride of Scotland awards in 2021 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Janey Godley arrives for the Pride of Scotland awards in 2021 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Coffin of Janey Godley to tour Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of funeral

Kneecap have won a legal case over being refused funding from the UK Government (Niall Carson/PA)

Kneecap have won a legal case over being refused funding from the UK Government (Niall Carson/PA)

Kneecap wins legal case against Government over block to funding award

Nile Rodgers is among the artists performing at a series of gigs in Liverpool (David Parry/PA)

Nile Rodgers is among the artists performing at a series of gigs in Liverpool (David Parry/PA)

Gig-goers take part in experiment aiming to make live music more sustainable

Matt Saunders was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (Matt Saunders/PA)

Matt Saunders was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (Matt Saunders/PA)

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Assisted dying: Man with terminal brain condition says fix palliative care first

Researchers used sad and happy banana signage for a social experiment in a German supermarket chain (Svenja Gerecht/Aachen University/University of Bath/PA)

Researchers used sad and happy banana signage for a social experiment in a German supermarket chain (Svenja Gerecht/Aachen University/University of Bath/PA)

Empathy with ‘sad’ bananas compels shoppers to reduce food waste, research shows

Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles remain ‘stubbornly high’, new figures show (John Walton/PA)

Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles remain ‘stubbornly high’, new figures show (John Walton/PA)

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Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report

The 49 recipients of seedlings from the Sycamore Gap tree have been announced (National Trust/James Dobson/PA)

The 49 recipients of seedlings from the Sycamore Gap tree have been announced (National Trust/James Dobson/PA)

National Trust announces 49 good causes that will receive Sycamore Gap saplings

Many are concerned gaps in end-of-life care could mean terminally ill feel assisted dying is their only option, poll suggests (Alamy/PA)

Many are concerned gaps in end-of-life care could mean terminally ill feel assisted dying is their only option, poll suggests (Alamy/PA)

Majority in favour of assisted dying also concerned about end-of-life care gaps

Zoopla said Plymouth saw the strongest house price growth in the South West over the past year (PA)

Zoopla said Plymouth saw the strongest house price growth in the South West over the past year (PA)

House prices and sales volumes to grow in 2025, predicts Zoopla

The Princess of Wales has urged the public to change its attitude toward those with addictions (Danny Lawson/PA)

The Princess of Wales has urged the public to change its attitude toward those with addictions (Danny Lawson/PA)

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Kate says do not ‘judge or criticise’ addicts ahead of Addiction Awareness Week

The fire inspectorate said that London Fire Brigade has improved (Victoria Jones/PA)

The fire inspectorate said that London Fire Brigade has improved (Victoria Jones/PA)

London Fire Brigade makes ‘significant improvements’ since 2022

Pharmacies warn of cut hours and closures as a result of October’s Budget (Alamy/PA)

Pharmacies warn of cut hours and closures as a result of October’s Budget (Alamy/PA)

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Pharmacies could cut hours or close as a result of Budget measures, leaders warn

Parliament will debate the assisted dying Bill on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Parliament will debate the assisted dying Bill on Friday (James Manning/PA)

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Assisted dying can correct injustice says Leadbeater, as opponents warn of risks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosting a reception to mark World Aids Day, at 10 Downing Street, London (Leon Neal/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosting a reception to mark World Aids Day, at 10 Downing Street, London (Leon Neal/PA)

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Sir Keir Starmer announces funding for A&E testing as he marks World Aids Day

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting BBC cooking show MasterChef while complaints made by individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are externally reviewed (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting BBC cooking show MasterChef while complaints made by individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are externally reviewed (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Gregg Wallace thanks followers for ‘showing support’ amid misconduct complaints

Simon Harris shakes a baby’s hand while canvassing (Claudia Savage/PA)

Simon Harris shakes a baby’s hand while canvassing (Claudia Savage/PA)

Top party leaders make final push for votes in Irish election

Liberian senator Prince Johnson gestures during an interview in Monrovia, Liberia (AP)

Liberian senator Prince Johnson gestures during an interview in Monrovia, Liberia (AP)

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Liberia’s warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson dies at 72

Handlers guide the Greg Heffley balloon down Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Handlers guide the Greg Heffley balloon down Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

In Pictures: Big balloons, rain and protesters at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Gillian Wright stars in the soap as Jean Slater (Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron/BBC)

Gillian Wright stars in the soap as Jean Slater (Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron/BBC)

EastEnders character Jean Slater becomes victim of pension scam

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin canvassing at Bridgewater Shopping Centre (PA)

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin canvassing at Bridgewater Shopping Centre (PA)

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Parties make last-ditch attempts to attract votes on eve of election

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being debated on in the House of Commons on Friday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being debated on in the House of Commons on Friday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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What is in the new assisted dying Bill MPs are considering?

Baroness Cass sounded the note of caution as she made her maiden speech in the House of Lords (Yui Mok/PA)

Baroness Cass sounded the note of caution as she made her maiden speech in the House of Lords (Yui Mok/PA)

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Mobiles in schools could become like ‘smoking behind the bike shed’

Improper use of WhatsApp was ‘rife’, Woolwich Crown Court heard (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Improper use of WhatsApp was ‘rife’, Woolwich Crown Court heard (Metropolitan Police/PA)

The blunders that allowed spy Daniel Khalife to avoid detection and escape jail

The prisons watchdog described the scandal-hit Victorian jail as ‘symbolic of the problems that characterise what is worst about the English prison system’ (Lucy North/PA)

The prisons watchdog described the scandal-hit Victorian jail as ‘symbolic of the problems that characterise what is worst about the English prison system’ (Lucy North/PA)

Prisons crisis and chaos at HMP Wandsworth laid bare in wake of Khalife’s escape

Queen Elizabeth II (Jane Barlow/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Late Queen’s top aide breaks silence on handling a ‘seat of the pants’ crisis

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold a rally outside the Department for Education in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold a rally outside the Department for Education in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

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More sixth form college strikes possible, union leaders say

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Hospital boss denies claims he stalled police investigation into baby deaths

Sketch of Bulgarian national Katrin Ivanova (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Sketch of Bulgarian national Katrin Ivanova (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia and risked many lives, court told

Tommy McQuaker, 29, will miss his daughter’s first birthday this weekend after he was ordered to serve at least 12 months in prison (Staffordshire Police/PA)

Tommy McQuaker, 29, will miss his daughter’s first birthday this weekend after he was ordered to serve at least 12 months in prison (Staffordshire Police/PA)

Father who threw beer cans at officers and was bitten by police dog is jailed