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Government approves first new coal mine for thirty years

A controversial coal mine in Cumbria has been approved by the government despite climate concerns.

A controversial coal mine in Cumbria has been approved by the government - despite concern from environmentalists that it undermines attempts to tackle climate change.

Also on the programme: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising new laws against strikes. And 25 people linked to the Reichsbürger movement are being held in Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.

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