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Pupils need chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

Pupils need chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

Labour has published its two-year £14.7 billion education recovery plan.

Smoke ventilation system failed as fire tore through block of flats – report

Smoke ventilation system failed as fire tore through block of flats – report

The blaze ripped through the 19-storey New Providence Wharf development, near Canary Wharf, last month.

Woman aims to run length of UK in 16 days in tribute to mother and late brother

Woman aims to run length of UK in 16 days in tribute to mother and late brother

Georgie McLean is running 875 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 16 days – equating to two marathons per day.

Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman and boy

Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman and boy

Daniel Boulton was arrested at around midday on Tuesday by Lincolnshire Police.

Abandoned Staffie turns life around to sniff out danger at royal events

Abandoned Staffie turns life around to sniff out danger at royal events

Roxy was found abandoned four years ago but recently worked at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

Shop prices fall again amid warnings of increases on the horizon

Shop prices fall again amid warnings of increases on the horizon

Shop prices fell by 0.6% year-on-year in May, a slower decline than April’s decrease of 1.3%, according to the BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.

Sarah Everard died from compression of the neck – post-mortem

Sarah Everard died from compression of the neck – post-mortem

The 33-year-old marketing executive went missing as she walked home from a friend’s house in south London in March.

Fishmongers’ terrorist Khan shot 20 times during confrontations with police

Fishmongers’ terrorist Khan shot 20 times during confrontations with police

Body-worn camera footage of Khan’s final moments was seen by jurors at Khan’s inquest, held in City of London’s Guildhall.

North Sea deal can make UK world leader in emissions reduction, says oil chief

North Sea deal can make UK world leader in emissions reduction, says oil chief

Deirdre Michie aid the North Sea transition deal was the first of its kind in the G7 countries.

Off-duty police officer believed hurt by Louth murder suspect

Off-duty police officer believed hurt by Louth murder suspect

Lincolnshire Police said officers are responding to an incident in Hubbard’s Hills, Louth.

World’s wildlife under threat from climate change, report warns

World’s wildlife under threat from climate change, report warns

WWF is urging leaders meeting at the Cop26 climate summit to commit to action to curb global temperature rises to 1.5C and avoid catastrophe.

Covid-19 rates up sharply in more areas of north-west England

Covid-19 rates up sharply in more areas of north-west England

Other parts of the country recording big jumps include Renfrewshire, Reigate & Banstead and Watford.

Man admits manslaughter of woman found in river but denies murder

Man admits manslaughter of woman found in river but denies murder

Charles Byrne made the plea over the death of Christina Rowe, whose body was found in the River Severn in Worcester in February.

TfL agrees £1.08bn Government bailout

TfL agrees £1.08bn Government bailout

The latest funding package runs until December 11.

Virgin Media O2 pledges to create ‘unbeatable choice’ as merged brand launches

Virgin Media O2 pledges to create ‘unbeatable choice’ as merged brand launches

The firm’s joint identity was revealed after a merger deal was approved by regulators in May.

Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK again after £140m investment

Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK again after £140m investment

Kraft Heinz said switching manufacture to Wigan will lead to more recyclable packaging and create 50 jobs.

‘Historic day’ as Co Down village becomes Royal Hillsborough

‘Historic day’ as Co Down village becomes Royal Hillsborough

The granting of Letters Patent for the home of the Queen’s official residence, Hillsborough Castle, comes in Northern Ireland’s centenary year.

Charges for entering Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone delayed by two weeks

Charges for entering Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone delayed by two weeks

Enforcement of the scheme was due to begin on Tuesday, but has been delayed until June 14.

Amigo Loans faces insolvency after court rejects rescue scheme

Amigo Loans faces insolvency after court rejects rescue scheme

On Tuesday, the company told investors that it will not appeal against the judgment made by Mr Justice Miles.

Manufacturing grows at fastest rate for decades – survey

Manufacturing grows at fastest rate for decades – survey

Easing Covid restrictions has helped unleash higher demand.

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