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Parents should not keep children out of school for sore throats and runny noses

Parents should not keep children out of school for sore throats and runny noses

Being in school improves the health and wellbeing of young people, health leaders have suggested.

UK path to net zero ‘at risk unless Government prioritises public engagement’

UK path to net zero ‘at risk unless Government prioritises public engagement’

A coalition of organisations warned the UK’s global reputation for leadership on climate is at risk due to Government inaction on the issue.

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

Nature park hosts theatre piece featuring cast of more than 100 young people

Nature park hosts theatre piece featuring cast of more than 100 young people

St Aidan’s RSPB Nature Park in Leeds is the setting for the immersive production Nest, which explores themes of identity and climate migration.

Gambling Commission seeks to reassure MPs over punter postcode checks

Gambling Commission seeks to reassure MPs over punter postcode checks

The heads of the industry regulator appeared in front of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee as part of its inquiry into gambling regulation.

Chancellor to set out Autumn Statement on November 22

Chancellor to set out Autumn Statement on November 22

Jeremy Hunt has commissioned an Office for Budget Responsibility forecast, which will be presented alongside the statement.

Ad for vegan charity Viva! banned over ‘Killer Yoghurt’ offal and blood images

Ad for vegan charity Viva! banned over ‘Killer Yoghurt’ offal and blood images

The advertising watchdog found that the graphic and gory imagery was likely to be seen as frightening and distressing to children in particular.

TikTok’s first European data centre comes online to combat privacy fears

TikTok’s first European data centre comes online to combat privacy fears

The Dublin site is the first of three which will house the data of European TikTok users, in response to data privacy concerns around the app.

Labour plans will boost investment but could squeeze money for new schools – IFS

Labour plans will boost investment but could squeeze money for new schools – IFS

The opposition has pledged to spend £28 billion a year on its Green Prosperity Plan, but this could leave little extra money for rebuilding schools.

King clocks up more days of engagements in first year than his mother

King clocks up more days of engagements in first year than his mother

A packed schedule means Charles has rarely been out of the public eye during the first 12 months of his reign.

Primary school ‘ahead of the curve’ on Raac, say parents of relocated pupils

Primary school ‘ahead of the curve’ on Raac, say parents of relocated pupils

Pupils from Corpus Christi Catholic School started their new term at another school around a mile away.

Labour will examine NHS weekend working in wake of teenager’s death – Streeting

Labour will examine NHS weekend working in wake of teenager’s death – Streeting

The shadow health secretary was asked about criticism of weekend staffing levels following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.

Sunak rejected funding request to fix more crumbling schools, minister says

Sunak rejected funding request to fix more crumbling schools, minister says

Schools minister Nick Gibb said funding to rebuild 200 schools a year was requested but the PM granted funding for 50 a year.

Run-up to general election marked by income stagnation, says think tank

Run-up to general election marked by income stagnation, says think tank

The current parliamentary term is on track to be the worst for living standards growth since at least the 1950s, the Resolution Foundation said.

Businesses with reputation for kindness more likely to succeed, report finds

Businesses with reputation for kindness more likely to succeed, report finds

Firms considered kind were 35% more likely to have doubled their earnings, according to the research.

Birmingham City Council in financial distress over equal pay claims

Birmingham City Council in financial distress over equal pay claims

Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop.

How the crumbling concrete crisis in schools across England unfolded

How the crumbling concrete crisis in schools across England unfolded

The Government ordered the full or partial closure of more than 100 schools just before the start of term amid concerns about collapse-prone Raac.

‘Worrying’ rise in vaping among teenagers and young adults, data suggests

‘Worrying’ rise in vaping among teenagers and young adults, data suggests

Figures show the number of cigarette smokers has dropped, although a charity said the rate is ‘not nearly fast enough’.

Water companies should be investigated for dry spills, says Labour MP

Water companies should be investigated for dry spills, says Labour MP

A BBC investigation suggests that Wessex, Thames and Southern Water have spilled sewage illegally.

Docklands bomb survivor recognised for helping others during Covid pandemic

Docklands bomb survivor recognised for helping others during Covid pandemic

Jonathan Ganesh has received the Pandemic Response Medal for his efforts during the pandemic.

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