Greenwich council pledges 6,000 new homes over next decade
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has set out a ten-year plan to build 6,000 council and low-rent homes, backed by £278m for repairs and upgrades to existing stock.
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MHRA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia areata in adults
The UK medicines regulator has cleared deuruxolitinib, sold as Leqselvi, for adults with severe alopecia areata. It is available only on prescription and will be monitored for side effects.
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Newry rally for Daisy Hill maternity services goes ahead despite storm warning
Campaigners will gather on Sunday to oppose the temporary move of baby births from Daisy Hill hospital to Craigavon, as a petition passes 13,000 signatures.
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Regulator approves daily tablet for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
The MHRA has licensed icotrokinra hydrochloride, sold as Icotyde, for adults and children aged 12 and over with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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New Bangor to Carmarthen coach service starts this Sunday
TaithCymru will run daily between Bangor and Carmarthen from 25 October, cutting journey times by more than an hour and linking towns, railway stations and ferry services.
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HMRC urges early filing with 100 days until Self Assessment deadline
Around 12 million people are expected to file a tax return by 31 January 2027, and HMRC says submitting early can reveal what you owe or speed up a refund.
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Government cuts paperwork and tariffs to save businesses £800 million
Ministers say firms will spend less time on forms and more on customers, with tariff suspensions extended on more than 250 products.
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Wales
New laboratory to widen newborn screening in Wales
Babies born in Wales will be checked for more rare conditions after the Welsh Government announced a £1.21m biochemistry laboratory at University Hospital Wales.
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Politics
Green Book overhaul puts local priorities at heart of spending decisions
The Prime Minister has confirmed changes to the government's investment rules so projects are assessed together rather than one by one, with No10 North helping areas make their case.
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NHS urges eligible people to book flu jabs as winter pressure looms
More than 10 million flu vaccinations have been given in England since August, and the NHS is using social media and its app to reach the millions more who qualify for a free jab.
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Warm Home Discount letters start arriving with £150 off energy bills
Around six million households across Britain will get £150 off their energy bills this winter, with confirmation letters landing on doormats from today.
Regional leaders given control of innovation funding in devolution shift
Andy Burnham says he wants "good growth in every postcode" as mayoral authorities in England get dedicated research and development money for the first time.
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PM marks three years since October 7 attacks with pledge on antisemitism
The Prime Minister has marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel, saying Britain's Jewish community must be protected from abuse and violence.
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Civil service pension recovery updates published through 2026
A series of updates to the Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan has been published between March and October 2026, including corrections to dates and figures in earlier versions.
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Government sets out winter weather plans for UK
Ministers promise better flood defences, rail and road upgrades and a household awareness campaign as the country prepares for possible storms linked to a strong El Nino.
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Andy Burnham sets out plan for National Care Service and adjusted pension rise
The Prime Minister wants free personal care for older people paid for by changes to the State Pension Triple Lock from 2030, with Baroness Casey advising on the rollout.
UK urges focus on delivery at UN committee session
Britain has told the UN's Second Committee that countries must turn agreed development promises into real results, warning that time is running short.
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UK warns chemical weapons watchdog that Russia's violations threaten global ban
Britain has told the OPCW that Moscow's repeated use of banned toxins risks eroding the worldwide prohibition on chemical arms, while welcoming progress on Syria's stockpiles.
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UK backs stronger UN-AU partnership on African security
Britain says deeper cooperation between the United Nations and African Union is vital as conflicts grow more complex across the continent.
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UK presses for budget discipline and reform at UN committee
Britain has set out three priorities for the UN's budget committee, calling for reforms that improve effectiveness, sharpen accountability and deliver value for money.
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UK urges accountability as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine
Britain has told an OSCE conference that evidence of Russian violations continues to mount, warning of a new winter campaign against Ukraine's energy network.
