Day: October 21, 2020
MPs reject Labour motion to extend free school meals over school holidays until Easter
October 21, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates England football star Marcus Rashford’s bid to extend free school meals over the holidays was dealt a blow after MPs voted against the measure. The Manchester United player urged politicians to “unite” to protect the most vulnerable children and […]
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UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson accuses Sadiq Khan of 'bankrupting' Transport for London as PM confirms Manchester WILL get £60m funding
October 21, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson has confirmed that Greater Manchester will receive a £60 million funding support package to implement Tier 3 lockdown measures. At PMQs the Prime Minister said the money would be distributed among the region’s boroughs, despite talks between […]
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Nottingham Trent University students fined £10,000 after accusing police of 'spoiling their fun' at illegal party
October 21, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Four students have been fined £10,000 each after police found more than 30 people hiding in the kitchen and basement at a house party. The Nottingham Trent University students reportedly told police officers “we should be having the time […]
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Goodmayes: Young man left fighting for life after stabbing in east London
October 21, 2020A young man is fighting for life in hospital after a knife attack in east London. The victim, 28, was found suffering stab injuries after police were called to Green Lane, Goodmayes, just before 1.30pm on Wednesday. He was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition. Police have arrested […]
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Brexit: 'Intensified' trade talks with the EU to resume after Michel Barnier extends olive branch
October 21, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Trade talks between the UK and European Union are set to continue after Brussels’ chief negotiator said the doors “remain open” until the end of the transition period. Downing Street confirmed discussions between Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart […]
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Two dead after ‘gas explosion’ collapses building in west London
October 21, 2020Two people have died after a suspected gas explosion caused a building to collapse in west London. The blast is believed to have happened at about 6.20am this morning in an Ealing phone shop and barbers, which have flats above them. Devastated business owners said they have lost everything and were in shock at the […]
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Explosion leaves unknown number of dead in building collapse
October 21, 2020An unknown number of people are feared to have died after a suspected gas explosion caused a building to collapse this morning. The blast is thought to have occurred at around 6.20am this morning in Ealing, West London, at a phone shop and barbers with flats above them. Five people including a child were rescued […]
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