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Why do some people wear white, purple or black poppies on Remembrance Day? As Remembrance Day approaches, many people choose to wear a red poppy to commemorate the soldiers who have died in war. It is worn as a symbol of memory and hope, for those who gave their lives in battle. A poppy is worn is because, despite years of fighting and destruction of the countryside landscape in western Europe during World War One, poppies continued to grow. But today, some people choose to wear white, purple and black poppies instead. Why do some people feel uncomfortable wearing a…

Watch live: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch appears before Post Office inquiry Watch live as Kemi Badenoch appears before the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Monday, 11 November. The former business secretary and her successor, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds, are likely to be questioned on problems related to compensation for victims of the scandal. More than 900 subpostmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their shops. Questions could also focus on the new Tory leader’s row with ex-Post Office chair Henry Staunton. William Paul Patterson, director of…

The defence secretary has struck a defiant tone on US support for Ukraine amid fears Donald Trump will force Volodymyr Zelensky to do a deal with Russia.

Justin Welby facing growing calls to resign over Church of England sex abuser The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing increasing pressure to resign after “losing the confidence of his clergy” over a damning report into a barrister thought to have been the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England. A petition by some members of the General Synod – the church’s parliament – has gathered more than 1,500 signatures urging Justin Welby to stand down over his “failures” to alert authorities about John Smyth QC’s “abhorrent” abuse of children and young men. The church leader…

Kate Middleton’s ‘emotional’ Remembrance Day appearance with King Charles sparks reaction – royal news live An emotional Princess of Wales completed a milestone in her return to duties on Sunday, as she joined other members of the royal family at the Cenotaph. The appearance marks the first time Kate has carried out commitments on two consecutive days since she was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year. King Charles laid the first wreath in recognition of the fallen from conflicts dating back to the First World War. Kate viewed the Remembrance Sunday service from a government building balcony overlooking the Cenotaph. Dressed in black, Kate wore…

Teenager jailed for 2 years over fire in empty building still locked up 18 years later A prisoner has spent more than half of his life in jail for starting a fire in the attic of an empty building aged 17 under an abolished indefinite jail term. Liam Bennett, now 36, told The Independent “I deserve my chance” at freedom, adding that he still dreams of a normal life as he languishes without a release date. He was handed a controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence in 2006, which has since been abolished amid human rights concerns, over the…

Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build bridges with one of the EU’s strongest powers ahead of a Brexit reset. The prime minister has been personally invited by Emmanuel Macron, with the two leaders expected to discuss Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East amid other foreign policy issues. During the morning, Sir Keir will host veterans, defence charities and British military personnel at the ambassador’s residence, and is also expected to meet the new French prime minister Michel Barnier. The…

The prime minister is off to Paris today to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Many topics will be discussed during the meeting including incoming US President Donald Trump’s plans to issue a blanket 20% tariffs on European imports into the US. The meeting comes amid calls for Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with the European Union.

Remembrance Sunday events continue to be covered in the UK media today, with many of the newspapers splashing on images of Princess Kate attending the Cenotaph event as the royals laid wreaths for the war dead.

A round of the weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages and social media after a shock defeat for Manchester City and Spurs and title hopeful’s Arsenal lose even more ground as they drop points against Chelsea.

Cloudy at first in southern England with some outbreaks of drizzle, but turning brighter through the morning. Dry elsewhere with plenty of sunshine, just a few showers along the east coast. Tonight: Dry for many with clear skies. Fog will quickly form across Northern Ireland and some other western parts of the UK. Turning cold with a frost away from the southeast.