Ban on single-use plastic cutlery comes into force bin England

Polystyrene cups and balloon sticks are also banned in England as part of efforts to cut waste.

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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

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Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge

Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2.

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Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman

The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.

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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

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US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo.

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