Monthly Archives: November 2025

France seeks progress on nuclear talks as Iran top diplomat to visit Paris | Government News

France prepares to host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris for high-stakes talks on nuclear and regional tensions.France will host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris this week for talks that are set to include stalled nuclear negotiations.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Monday that his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi will arrive on Wednesday for discussions that Paris hopes will nudge Iran back into full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as part of a defunct nuclear deal.Recommended…

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Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent, report shows

Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent about the way they operate, a new report shows. Organisations supporting work to improve best practice had made improvements to the way they described their own quality assurance and voting policies. All five signatories of the Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research (BPPG) had also made notable improvements to reporting in response to feedback. This is the fourth year experts have reported on how the BPPG’s…

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Devon man shot himself after police returned guns, inquest told

Devon man shot himself after police returned guns, inquest told

BBCA conclusion of suicide was recorded at the inquest into the death of Richard HaddockThere were "missed opportunities" when a farmer shot himself eight months after lawfully-held firearms were returned to him, an inquest has heard.Richard Haddock, 66, died at his Devon farm in June 2023 after his guns were seized by police in 2021 following concerns raised by a friend.Exeter Coroner's Court heard Mr Haddock shot himself two days after admitting six charges of contravening Environment Agency…

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Ambitious international programme will equip leaders for rapidly evolving higher education landscape

A new ambitious international programme will give university leaders the knowledge and skills needed in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.  The Leadership Compass: Charting the Future of Excellence in Higher Education has been designed exclusively for the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research by the University of Exeter. It allows leaders of both organisations to learn from each other and embed courageous leadership and responsible and effective governance in their institutions. The programme will also…

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Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

BBCThe first Skybus plane on the Newquay to London Gatwick route took off on SundayFlights between Newquay and London will make it more appealing for people to work and study in Cornwall, businesses have said.Skybus started operating services to and from London Gatwick on Sunday after stepping in to replace Eastern Airways following its collapse.The airline has agreed a short-term contract for the daily route, which is subsidised by the government and Cornwall Council due to its economic…

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Sensory room opens in Penzance Gym to offer a ‘safe space’

Sensory room opens in Penzance Gym to offer a ‘safe space’

A gymnastics club has opened a special education needs and disabilities (Send) facility. Penzance Gymnastics Club CIC was awarded community capacity funding this year from Cornwall Council which it used to create room, organisers said.They added that had worked closely with local community establishments for disadvantaged children and had bought a variety of specialised equipment to help people with many different needs. Double Olympic gold medal rowing champion Helen Glover opened the room on Monday, saying: "It can…

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Travel warning as Royal United Hospital car park works begin

Travel warning as Royal United Hospital car park works begin

People are being warned of potential travel disruption as work is being carried out in the main patient car park of a hospital.The Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) is carrying out essential building work on the P1 main car park and roads within the RUH site until the end of January.While the car park will remain fully open during that time, some of the roads on the hospital site may be partially closed to allow work to be…

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Rites Of Hadda: Inevitable Machete

Rites Of Hadda: Inevitable Machete

Rites Of Hadda – Inevitable Machete (Grow Your Own) LP | CD | DL | Streaming Out Now Psychedelic saxophone driven protest punk meets music hall head on as Rites Of Hadda celebrate animal rights, human rights, environmentalism and the right to party.  Nathan Brown writes. Is Ross Woodward A Faggot? starts off with a decidedly X-ray Spex sounding saxophone melody but then as the whole ensemble kicks in we are more in the land of the avant-garde…

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Palestinians use abandoned Israeli vehicle to help supply water in Gaza | Gaza

NewsFeedYoung Palestinians in Gaza have used parts and fuel from abandoned Israeli military vehicles to create a pump to supply clean water for their community.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave Source link

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Chris Billam-Smith: Former cruiserweight world champion eyes big fights

Chris Billam-Smith: Former cruiserweight world champion eyes big fights

Losing to Ramirez in Saudi Arabia was just the second defeat of Billam-Smith's career having previously avenged his other loss to Richard Riakporhe.He travelled to the Middle East last November to face the Mexican who has only ever been beaten by pound-for-pound star and 175lbs world champion Dmitry Bivol.Ramirez proved to be too good for Billam-Smith on the night as he came out on top in a gruelling 12-round contest to add the WBO title to his WBA…

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Breakup Haircut: No Worries If Not!

Breakup Haircut: No Worries If Not!

Breakup Haircut: No Worries If Not! (INH Records) CD/Download/Streaming Available 28th November Buy Here  Breakup Haircut return with their long-awaited second album No Worries If Not! via INH Records The DIY pop-punksters are back, with a joyous collection of songs following up their acclaimed debut album, Punk Dancing for Self Defence which was released back in 2022. The quartet, consisting of Ishani (vocals and rhythm guitar), Delphine (lead guitar and vocals) Ripley (vocals and bass) and Jordan (drums)…

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Stratford recycling company Unimetals files for liquidation

Stratford recycling company Unimetals files for liquidation

Recycling company Unimetals, which has dozens of sites across the UK, has filed for liquidation.The company's head office is in Stratford-upon-Avon, and has sites scattered around the country, including London, Halesowen, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and Devon.It is unclear when the firm will go into liquidation, and how many jobs are at risk."We have worked tirelessly to explore every possible option to secure new financing for Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd, with the aim of meeting our financial obligations and…

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