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Removal of dangerous cladding looks set to take another three and a half years
Removal of dangerous cladding looks set to take another three and a half years
23 October 2021
At the present rate the work to make buildings safe will not be finished until seven and a half years after the Grenfell tragedy.
‘Huge opportunity’ for Labour to gain ground in manufacturing, says party donor
‘Huge opportunity’ for Labour to gain ground in manufacturing, says party donor
23 October 2021
John Mills said former Labour voters may come back to the party after the Budget.
Trees planted in Tower Hamlets green space ahead of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Trees planted in Tower Hamlets green space ahead of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
23 October 2021
Members of the local community helped plant 17 trees on Saturday.
Rare seal released back into wild after recovering from injuries
Rare seal released back into wild after recovering from injuries
23 October 2021
Care staff hope Hispi will be able to make his way to more familiar waters.
Parents urged to book children in for Covid-19 vaccine during half-term
Parents urged to book children in for Covid-19 vaccine during half-term
23 October 2021
Parents in England are now able to book vaccinations online for children aged between 12 and 15.
Reaching global climate deal will be tough, Cop26 president says
Reaching global climate deal will be tough, Cop26 president says
23 October 2021
Key polluters including China and India have yet to submit new plans for the next decade.
Young people should know more about osteoporosis, Camilla says
Young people should know more about osteoporosis, Camilla says
23 October 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall is president of the Royal Osteoporosis Society and was interviewed for World Osteoporosis Day.
Four people arrested after man, 23, dies in Hampshire stabbing
Four people arrested after man, 23, dies in Hampshire stabbing
23 October 2021
Two other people were injured in the incident in Lymington on Friday night.
Refugee puppet Little Amal welcomed at St Paul’s Cathedral
Refugee puppet Little Amal welcomed at St Paul’s Cathedral
23 October 2021
The 3.5-metre tall puppet climbed the cathedral steps before handing a gift to the dean.
EU negotiators head to London seeking solutions to Northern Ireland Protocol
EU negotiators head to London seeking solutions to Northern Ireland Protocol
23 October 2021
A round of talks in Brussels was ‘constructive’ but significant disagreements still remain and the two sides are still far apart.
Charles warns of ‘dangerously narrow window’ for green recovery
Charles warns of ‘dangerously narrow window’ for green recovery
23 October 2021
The heir to the throne was addressing the Saudi Green Initiative Forum.
Government’s £500m package for families is not enough, industry leaders say
Government’s £500m package for families is not enough, industry leaders say
23 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a range of investments in Wednesday’s Budget to give children the ‘best possible start to life’.
First military airlifts since Kabul evacuation bring more Afghans to UK
First military airlifts since Kabul evacuation bring more Afghans to UK
23 October 2021
The Ministry of Defence said further flights were planned.
Covid-19 Government adviser fearful of another ‘lockdown Christmas’
Covid-19 Government adviser fearful of another ‘lockdown Christmas’
23 October 2021
The warning comes after the Prime Minister resisted calls from health leaders for tighter restrictions despite rising levels of infections.
Dorries pledges online safety reforms following killing of Sir David Amess
Dorries pledges online safety reforms following killing of Sir David Amess
23 October 2021
The Culture Secretary said the killing highlighted the threats faced by people in the public eye.
What the papers say – October 23
What the papers say – October 23
23 October 2021
The papers largely carry pictures of Alec Baldwin following a fatal incident on a film set.
Rishi Sunak to announce £3 billion of investment into skills and education
Rishi Sunak to announce £3 billion of investment into skills and education
23 October 2021
The Chancellor said the cash will build on the Government’s plan for jobs.
Former vaccine chief returns to NHS in renewed drive to deliver booster jabs
Former vaccine chief returns to NHS in renewed drive to deliver booster jabs
22 October 2021
Dr Emily Lawson had been seconded to No 10’s delivery unit.
New veterans fund will invest in cutting-edge research for treatments
New veterans fund will invest in cutting-edge research for treatments
22 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce £5 million towards the new fund.
Hundreds of thousands of families to benefit from £500m Government package
Hundreds of thousands of families to benefit from £500m Government package
22 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a range of investments to give children the ‘best possible start to life at Wednesday’s Budget