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Government to publish update on list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government to publish update on list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government to publish update on list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

19 September 2023

MPs will also question ministers and Department for Education officials about the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis.


Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry handed new contracts

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry handed new contracts

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry handed new contracts

19 September 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said Avanti West Coast is ‘back on track’ after struggling with reliability.


Monetisation of Russell Brand’s YouTube channel suspended

Monetisation of Russell Brand’s YouTube channel suspended

Monetisation of Russell Brand’s YouTube channel suspended

19 September 2023

The move has been blamed on the 48-year-old ‘violating’ the ‘creator responsibility policy’, the Google-owned company said.


Thousands of NHS consultants strike again in row over pay

Thousands of NHS consultants strike again in row over pay

Thousands of NHS consultants strike again in row over pay

19 September 2023

The NHS will see four days of industrial action this week, with thousands of appointments cancelled.


Meter error left retired midwife paying neighbour’s energy bills for six years

Meter error left retired midwife paying neighbour’s energy bills for six years

Meter error left retired midwife paying neighbour’s energy bills for six years

19 September 2023

Judith Stenner, 72, from Manchester, said a ‘weight has gone off my shoulders’ after MPs intervened to help, with ScottishPower apologising.


Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

19 September 2023

Brand has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.


William and UN Secretary General hold talks and express hope for Cop28

William and UN Secretary General hold talks and express hope for Cop28

William and UN Secretary General hold talks and express hope for Cop28

19 September 2023

During his final day in New York, William will visit a fire station to meet firefighters and hear their experiences of working in the city.


Exercising between 7am and 9am may be key for weight management, suggests study

Exercising between 7am and 9am may be key for weight management, suggests study

Exercising between 7am and 9am may be key for weight management, suggests study

19 September 2023

People who exercised in the morning had a lower body mass index and smaller waists than those who did not.


Brook House inquiry findings to be published after abuse claims

Brook House inquiry findings to be published after abuse claims

Brook House inquiry findings to be published after abuse claims

19 September 2023

The inquiry into the West Sussex centre was launched after BBC’s Panorama programme broadcast undercover footage in 2017.


Dates for cost-of-living payments being made this autumn confirmed by Government

Dates for cost-of-living payments being made this autumn confirmed by Government

Dates for cost-of-living payments being made this autumn confirmed by Government

19 September 2023

Around eight million households are eligible for cost-of-living payments, but people expecting a payment should also watch out for potential scams.


Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

19 September 2023

The Scottish Government will set out its legal argument in the Court of Session, followed by the UK Government’s response.


What the papers say – September 19

What the papers say – September 19

What the papers say – September 19

18 September 2023

Allegations against Russell Brand continue to surface as the story dominates Britain’s front pages for another day.


UK set for highest inflation in G7 as 2024 growth forecast cut – OECD

UK set for highest inflation in G7 as 2024 growth forecast cut – OECD

UK set for highest inflation in G7 as 2024 growth forecast cut – OECD

18 September 2023

The OECD reduced its forecast UK growth rate for 2024 to 0.8% – the weakest across the G7.


First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases

First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases

First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases

18 September 2023

The investment is expected to be announced at an event at the UN General Assembly in New York this week.


William wades into New York river to learn about oyster reef project

William wades into New York river to learn about oyster reef project

William wades into New York river to learn about oyster reef project

18 September 2023

The Prince of Wales wore waders to examine a manmade oyster bed, an attempt to rebuild the natural habitat that once flourished in New York harbour.


Folk singer Roger Whittaker dies aged 87

Folk singer Roger Whittaker dies aged 87

Folk singer Roger Whittaker dies aged 87

18 September 2023

Roger Whittaker sold about 50 million records and received 250 awards during a stellar career.


Starmer to meet Macron as experts say his Brexit deal bid looks ‘challenging’

Starmer to meet Macron as experts say his Brexit deal bid looks ‘challenging’

Starmer to meet Macron as experts say his Brexit deal bid looks ‘challenging’

18 September 2023

The Labour leader will hold talks with the French head of state on Tuesday, during which post-Brexit relations are expected to feature prominently.


New landmark rules launched for companies to measure and share effect on nature

New landmark rules launched for companies to measure and share effect on nature

New landmark rules launched for companies to measure and share effect on nature

18 September 2023

The guidelines mark a milestone in international efforts to tackle global nature loss.


William crosses New York’s Hudson River to visit oyster beds initiative

William crosses New York’s Hudson River to visit oyster beds initiative

William crosses New York’s Hudson River to visit oyster beds initiative

18 September 2023

During his visit to New York William will promote his Earthshot Prize and announce the 2023 finalists.


Transgender woman’s death was preventable, mother says

Transgender woman’s death was preventable, mother says

Transgender woman’s death was preventable, mother says

18 September 2023

Alice Litman, 20, had been waiting to receive gender affirming healthcare for 1,023 days when she died, her family have said.


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