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Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

Scrapping EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality ‘will boost housebuilding’

29 August 2023

Environmental campaigners have criticised the move.


Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

29 August 2023

The immunotherapy is usually given intravenously.


Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

Ore Oduba and wife Portia ‘stranded’ in Greece without nappies for children

29 August 2023

The couple have had their flights from Greece back to the UK cancelled.


Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

29 August 2023

Police say there was ‘disorder’ in Newcastle city centre amid reports Jamaal Lascelles’ group was attacked.


Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after planning breach

29 August 2023

The Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel played host to the signing of the Brexit deal in February.


Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead of visit

Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead of visit

Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead of visit

29 August 2023

James Cleverly will visit China on Wednesday, the first such trip by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.


Baby meerkats explore their surroundings at safari park

Baby meerkats explore their surroundings at safari park

Baby meerkats explore their surroundings at safari park

29 August 2023

Meerkat pups are born underground.


Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action

Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action

Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action

29 August 2023

RMT union members at Unipart Rail are in dispute with bosses over pay.


Foreign Secretary to visit China on Wednesday

Foreign Secretary to visit China on Wednesday

Foreign Secretary to visit China on Wednesday

29 August 2023

James Cleverly will raise concerns over human rights, Taiwan and Hong Kong during his visit, the first by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.


Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

29 August 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.


‘Fragmented and outdated’ welfare systems should be torn up – tech firm

‘Fragmented and outdated’ welfare systems should be torn up – tech firm

‘Fragmented and outdated’ welfare systems should be torn up – tech firm

29 August 2023

Welfare technology business We Are Digital has formed an ‘impact council’ to seek improvements in the sector.


College support staff to strike in Scotland next week over pay and conditions

College support staff to strike in Scotland next week over pay and conditions

College support staff to strike in Scotland next week over pay and conditions

29 August 2023

Those taking strike action will include librarians, IT specialists, technicians, cleaners and canteen workers.


‘Very few causes policing should be attached to,’ Met Commissioner says

‘Very few causes policing should be attached to,’ Met Commissioner says

‘Very few causes policing should be attached to,’ Met Commissioner says

29 August 2023

Sir Mark Rowley said it is essential that officers are impartial while on duty.


Met Police to ‘meet more expectations’ under new mental health programme

Met Police to ‘meet more expectations’ under new mental health programme

Met Police to ‘meet more expectations’ under new mental health programme

29 August 2023

Police will still attend any incident where there is a risk to life or a risk of serious harm.


Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

29 August 2023

Police said six other men, aged 18, 19, 20, 25, 28 and 40, sustained non-life threatening injuries in separate stabbing incidents.


Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

Two men in hospital after spate of stabbings at Notting Hill Carnival

29 August 2023

Police said six other men, aged 18, 19, 20, 25, 28 and 40, sustained non-life threatening injuries in separate stabbing incidents.


What the papers say – August 29

What the papers say – August 29

What the papers say – August 29

29 August 2023

The air traffic control fiasco dominates the front pages.


£12.50 daily charge introduced as Ulez expands to include whole of London

£12.50 daily charge introduced as Ulez expands to include whole of London

£12.50 daily charge introduced as Ulez expands to include whole of London

29 August 2023

People who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay the daily fee or risk a £180 fine.


NHS expands local blood pressure checks to help prevent cardiovascular illnesses

NHS expands local blood pressure checks to help prevent cardiovascular illnesses

NHS expands local blood pressure checks to help prevent cardiovascular illnesses

28 August 2023

The Health Foundation estimates that 9.1 million people will be living with a major illness by 2040.


Travel disruption could last days as thousands stranded by cancelled flights

Travel disruption could last days as thousands stranded by cancelled flights

Travel disruption could last days as thousands stranded by cancelled flights

28 August 2023

Passengers were urged by airlines to check before they leave for the airport as their flight times may have changed following the technical fault.


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