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Affordable homes programme ‘could be more ambitious in supporting wider aims’

Affordable homes programme ‘could be more ambitious in supporting wider aims’

Affordable homes programme ‘could be more ambitious in supporting wider aims’

07 September 2022

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is expecting a shortfall of 32,000 new homes across its Affordable Homes Programme.


New Health Secretary will not seek to ‘undo’ abortion laws

New Health Secretary will not seek to ‘undo’ abortion laws

New Health Secretary will not seek to ‘undo’ abortion laws

07 September 2022

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service, which offers NHS-funded abortions, has said Therese Coffey’s record on abortion rights is ‘deeply concerning’.


Golden eagle numbers soar to new heights in conservation project

Golden eagle numbers soar to new heights in conservation project

Golden eagle numbers soar to new heights in conservation project

07 September 2022

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project said aims to boost population numbers.


Man arrested over Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murder released on bail

Man arrested over Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murder released on bail

Man arrested over Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murder released on bail

07 September 2022

Three other men, aged 29, 34 and 41, were also bailed on Wednesday after being arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.


London Marylebone railway station closed due to tunnel ‘defect’

London Marylebone railway station closed due to tunnel ‘defect’

London Marylebone railway station closed due to tunnel ‘defect’

07 September 2022

National Rail Enquiries said no trains will enter or leave the west London station on Wednesday morning.


Truss government to ‘hit the ground running’ with energy bills freeze

Truss government to ‘hit the ground running’ with energy bills freeze

Truss government to ‘hit the ground running’ with energy bills freeze

07 September 2022

Liz Truss led the first meeting of her Cabinet on Wednesday before her Prime Minister’s Questions debut in the Commons.


Tornado spotted in Scotland as thunderstorms sweep country

Tornado spotted in Scotland as thunderstorms sweep country

Tornado spotted in Scotland as thunderstorms sweep country

07 September 2022

The unusual weather event was seen in Midlothian.


Free school meals roll-out to all primary school children in Wales begins

Free school meals roll-out to all primary school children in Wales begins

Free school meals roll-out to all primary school children in Wales begins

07 September 2022

Children aged between four and five who are starting school will be offered the meals from this month onwards.


Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss

Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss

Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss

07 September 2022

The retail group told shareholders on Wednesday that total revenues grew by 9.2% over the 20 weeks to August 19.


Average UK house price hit record high of £294,260 in August, says Halifax

Average UK house price hit record high of £294,260 in August, says Halifax

Average UK house price hit record high of £294,260 in August, says Halifax

07 September 2022

But the bank warned that a more challenging period for house prices should be expected.


What the papers say – September 7

What the papers say – September 7

What the papers say – September 7

07 September 2022

Liz Truss dominates the nation’s front pages.


Prince of Wales to host global symposium on allergies

Prince of Wales to host global symposium on allergies

Prince of Wales to host global symposium on allergies

07 September 2022

Charles will take part in a roundtable discussion with scientists.


Actor Stephen Tompkinson in court on GBH charge

Actor Stephen Tompkinson in court on GBH charge

Actor Stephen Tompkinson in court on GBH charge

07 September 2022

The 56-year-old is appearing at Newcastle Crown Court and has already denied the offence.


Archie Battersbee’s mother prepares for meeting with minister

Archie Battersbee’s mother prepares for meeting with minister

Archie Battersbee’s mother prepares for meeting with minister

07 September 2022

Hollie Dance, of Southend, Essex, wrote to the then health secretary Steve Barclay asking if she and her MP Anna Firth could meet for talks.


New malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deaths, say scientists

New malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deaths, say scientists

New malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deaths, say scientists

07 September 2022

The WHO estimates that malaria caused more than 640,000 deaths in 2020.


Funeral for young jockey Jack de Bromhead to be held

Funeral for young jockey Jack de Bromhead to be held

Funeral for young jockey Jack de Bromhead to be held

07 September 2022

His death has caused widespread shock among the Irish racing community.


Funeral for cyclist Rab Wardell to take place in Dunfermline

Funeral for cyclist Rab Wardell to take place in Dunfermline

Funeral for cyclist Rab Wardell to take place in Dunfermline

07 September 2022

Rab Wardell died after a cardiac arrest aged 37 on August 23 just days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships.


Joe Biden and Liz Truss discuss importance of Northern Ireland Protocol

Joe Biden and Liz Truss discuss importance of Northern Ireland Protocol

Joe Biden and Liz Truss discuss importance of Northern Ireland Protocol

07 September 2022

Ms Truss also accepted an invitation to visit Ukraine from President Volodymyr Zelensky.


Usdaw: We fear Liz Truss’s energy plan will be too little too late

Usdaw: We fear Liz Truss’s energy plan will be too little too late

Usdaw: We fear Liz Truss’s energy plan will be too little too late

07 September 2022

The new resident of No 10 is set to finalise a multi-billion package to freeze energy bills.


Gabby Logan shares husband’s ’emotional’ prostate cancer diagnosis story

Gabby Logan shares husband’s ’emotional’ prostate cancer diagnosis story

Gabby Logan shares husband’s ’emotional’ prostate cancer diagnosis story

07 September 2022

The couple discuss details of Mr Logan’s diagnosis and recovery along with his feelings throughout the process.


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