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No immediate risk to safety where Raac is found in Scotland, minister says

No immediate risk to safety where Raac is found in Scotland, minister says

No immediate risk to safety where Raac is found in Scotland, minister says

03 September 2023

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has been found in 35 schools, with inspections underway in other public buildings.


Climate activists hailed by Fearnley-Whittingstall for ‘putting liberty at risk’

Climate activists hailed by Fearnley-Whittingstall for ‘putting liberty at risk’

Climate activists hailed by Fearnley-Whittingstall for ‘putting liberty at risk’

03 September 2023

The celebrity chef said tactics such as those used by Just Stop Oil help draw attention to important issues.


Hunt: we may see inflation blip in September

Hunt: we may see inflation blip in September

Hunt: we may see inflation blip in September

03 September 2023

The Chancellor insisted inflation is ‘coming down’.


Hunt: We will spend what it takes to make schools safe from crumbling concrete

Hunt: We will spend what it takes to make schools safe from crumbling concrete

Hunt: We will spend what it takes to make schools safe from crumbling concrete

03 September 2023

More than 100 schools and colleges have been told to fully or partially shut due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved areated concrete.


Scots with rare cancers to test new treatment in first-of-its-kind trial

Scots with rare cancers to test new treatment in first-of-its-kind trial

Scots with rare cancers to test new treatment in first-of-its-kind trial

03 September 2023

Both children and adults will be able to take part in the Determine project, which uses precision medicine to find an appropriate treatment.


‘Marked rise’ in women starting firms to boost work-life balance

‘Marked rise’ in women starting firms to boost work-life balance

‘Marked rise’ in women starting firms to boost work-life balance

03 September 2023

Industry group Small Business Britain reported a continued positive shift in the number of female entrepreneurs despite significant cost pressures.


HS2 train designs recognised for environmental credentials

HS2 train designs recognised for environmental credentials

HS2 train designs recognised for environmental credentials

03 September 2023

HS2 Ltd said its trains are the first in the world to achieve the British Standard Institute’s PAS 2080 global accreditation.


Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

03 September 2023

The RAC said the 7p per litre spike in the average cost of petrol in August was the fifth largest monthly increase in that period.


Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers

Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers

Lung conditions will be made worse by climate change, say researchers

03 September 2023

Respiratory experts are calling on governments to reduce emissions and improve air quality using the same policies.


School closures not a return to ‘dark days of lockdowns’, says Gillian Keegan

School closures not a return to ‘dark days of lockdowns’, says Gillian Keegan

School closures not a return to ‘dark days of lockdowns’, says Gillian Keegan

03 September 2023

Education Secretary says remote learning will only be used as ‘last resort’ as schools face concrete crisis.


Tesco boss calls for change in law after rise in abuse of staff

Tesco boss calls for change in law after rise in abuse of staff

Tesco boss calls for change in law after rise in abuse of staff

03 September 2023

The supermarket chain has offered body-worn cameras to workers who need them as physical assaults increase.


Titanic artefacts go on display telling story of Scottish countess

Titanic artefacts go on display telling story of Scottish countess

Titanic artefacts go on display telling story of Scottish countess

03 September 2023

Countess of Rothes narrowly avoided death when the ship sank in 1912.


‘Targeted help needed for those choosing between heat and medical equipment’

‘Targeted help needed for those choosing between heat and medical equipment’

‘Targeted help needed for those choosing between heat and medical equipment’

03 September 2023

The MND Association said some people cut back on their use of assistive equipment in the past 12 months in response to rising energy costs.


Jamie Oliver calls for more free school meals as survey suggests voter support

Jamie Oliver calls for more free school meals as survey suggests voter support

Jamie Oliver calls for more free school meals as survey suggests voter support

03 September 2023

His comments came as free meals were rolled out to all primary-aged pupils in state-funded schools in London for the 2023/24 academic year.


Proposed solar farm law change could see households ‘£5bn a year worse off’

Proposed solar farm law change could see households ‘£5bn a year worse off’

Proposed solar farm law change could see households ‘£5bn a year worse off’

03 September 2023

Restricting infrastructure on farmland means electricity supply will need to be generated by more expensive methods, analysts claim.


Joint pain ‘affecting women more than men’

Joint pain ‘affecting women more than men’

Joint pain ‘affecting women more than men’

03 September 2023

The report by Nuffield Health was released to mark the start of Pain Awareness Month.


More poverty-hit pupils may arrive at school with dirty clothes this term – poll

More poverty-hit pupils may arrive at school with dirty clothes this term – poll

More poverty-hit pupils may arrive at school with dirty clothes this term – poll

03 September 2023

Most teachers expect hygiene poverty to increase this coming term, a study found.


Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

03 September 2023

Education Secretary due to address returning Parliament over plans for schools facing full or partial closure.


Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

Government under pressure to reveal list of schools hit by concrete crisis

03 September 2023

Education Secretary due to address returning Parliament over plans for schools facing full or partial closure.


What the papers say – September 3

What the papers say – September 3

What the papers say – September 3

02 September 2023

Crumbling concrete in schools continues to take centre stage on front of Sunday’s newspapers.


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