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Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

31 October 2023

Councils have spent only around 15% of the money awarded in the first round of the Levelling Up Fund in 2021.


What the papers say – October 31

What the papers say – October 31

What the papers say – October 31

31 October 2023

UK newspapers need no extra horrors this Halloween due to the escalating conflict in Gaza.


Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

31 October 2023

Transport Focus and London TravelWatch will announce whether they support or oppose each proposal for shutting a ticket office.


Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

31 October 2023

The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.


Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

31 October 2023

The Labour leader is due to make a speech calling on global leaders to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East.


Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

31 October 2023

Indi Gregory’s parents have lost legal battles in London and Strasbourg and now want a judge to let them move her to a hospital in Italy.


Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

31 October 2023

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence alongside former No 10 comms chief Lee Cain as the inquiry continues.


Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

30 October 2023

Best known for playing witty and sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit US sitcom, Perry died aged 54 on Saturday.


Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

30 October 2023

Sahil Sharma, 23, is alleged to have murdered Mehak Sharma at an address in Ash Tree Way on Sunday.


Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

30 October 2023

Tributes from the entertainment world have poured in since the news of Perry’s death aged 54 on Saturday.


Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

30 October 2023

Eight people died in the loyalist paramilitary attack at the Rising Sun pub in October 1993.


Report into No 10 culture during pandemic found female staff ‘talked over’

Report into No 10 culture during pandemic found female staff ‘talked over’

Report into No 10 culture during pandemic found female staff ‘talked over’

30 October 2023

The report was written in May 2020 amid concerns about discipline, ‘macho behaviour’ and misogyny, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard on Monday.


Candle-lit cathedral vigil calls for ‘human solidarity’ amid conflict

Candle-lit cathedral vigil calls for ‘human solidarity’ amid conflict

Candle-lit cathedral vigil calls for ‘human solidarity’ amid conflict

30 October 2023

The Dean of Canterbury said it was important for religious leaders to call for calm during the Israel-Hamas conflict.


Elon Musk expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit

Elon Musk expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit

Elon Musk expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit

30 October 2023

The businessman will also appear in a livestream conversation with the Prime Minister after the AI gathering closes.


Police arrest women suspected of wearing pictures of Hamas paragliders

Police arrest women suspected of wearing pictures of Hamas paragliders

Police arrest women suspected of wearing pictures of Hamas paragliders

30 October 2023

The two women came forward to police following an appeal.


King and Queen arrive in Kenya for five-day state visit

King and Queen arrive in Kenya for five-day state visit

King and Queen arrive in Kenya for five-day state visit

30 October 2023

Charles and Camilla’s royal tour comes as the East African nation celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.


Nigel Farage ‘giving very serious consideration’ to joining I’m A Celebrity

Nigel Farage ‘giving very serious consideration’ to joining I’m A Celebrity

Nigel Farage ‘giving very serious consideration’ to joining I’m A Celebrity

30 October 2023

The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader said he has previously turned down requests but has been in contractual talks over the last few days.


Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike

Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike

Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike

30 October 2023

Workers are staging their action over pay.


Flooding hits homes in Co Wexford as further heavy rain forecast in Ireland

Flooding hits homes in Co Wexford as further heavy rain forecast in Ireland

Flooding hits homes in Co Wexford as further heavy rain forecast in Ireland

30 October 2023

A dinghy was involved in efforts to take people to dry land in the Haven estate in Rosslare on Monday.


Vigil at Barnard Castle ahead of Dominic Cummings’ Covid inquiry appearance

Vigil at Barnard Castle ahead of Dominic Cummings’ Covid inquiry appearance

Vigil at Barnard Castle ahead of Dominic Cummings’ Covid inquiry appearance

30 October 2023

Campaigners projected the message ‘231,332 Covid deaths – is that clear enough to read?’ on to the walls of Barnard Castle on Monday.


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