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Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellations Metro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing train operators in the north. The call came as official figures showed complaints about TransPennine Express (TPE) services trebling this year, and Avanti West Coast continuing to lead the way for dissatisfaction among big operators. Continue reading… ​Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellationsMetro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing…

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China Covid: Millions back in lockdown in China Cities across China, including Wuhan where Covid-19 was first recorded, have gone into lockdown as the country doubles down on its zero-Covid policy. More than 800,000 people in one district in Wuhan were told to stay inside until 30 October. China has reported for a third straight day more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases. Officials said earlier in the month that there would be no easing of the zero-Covid policy and as of October 24, some 28 cities across China had some degree of lockdown measures. That’s roughly 207 million people affected.

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NI power-sharing: Election looms as deadline passes Northern Ireland will be heading for an assembly election after politicians missed the deadline set by Westminster for restoring devolved government. An election will now be called by Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, which must be held within 12 weeks. He has pledged to do that on Friday. The most likely date is 15 December, although a date for a poll does not have to be set immediately. He is expected to lay out his plan later on Friday.

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First look at King Charles’s 50p coins 50p coins with the image of King Charles are being made to enter general circulation. They are being struck at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales, and will enter circulation in December. Sculptor Martin Jennings created the portrait of the King and said it took months of painstaking work to get the image right. He used an image of Charles on his 70th birthday to create a likeness of the monarch. 

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