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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.


Paul McCartney: Jimmy Buffett’s exotic, lush stories were hard to keep up with

Paul McCartney: Jimmy Buffett’s exotic, lush stories were hard to keep up with

Paul McCartney: Jimmy Buffett’s exotic, lush stories were hard to keep up with

02 September 2023

Buffett died at the age of 76 on Friday.


Pandemic-style learning should last days, not weeks, amid school closures – DfE

Pandemic-style learning should last days, not weeks, amid school closures – DfE

Pandemic-style learning should last days, not weeks, amid school closures – DfE

02 September 2023

The Department for Education said it was working with education leaders to make sure remote lessons are limited.


List of schools fully or partially closed due to potentially dangerous concrete

List of schools fully or partially closed due to potentially dangerous concrete

List of schools fully or partially closed due to potentially dangerous concrete

02 September 2023

Here are some of the schools affected by potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.


British Museum suggests Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

British Museum suggests Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

British Museum suggests Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

02 September 2023

Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.


London mayor hits out at Nigel Farage at black culture festival

London mayor hits out at Nigel Farage at black culture festival

London mayor hits out at Nigel Farage at black culture festival

02 September 2023

Sadiq Khan hit back at the GB News presenter’s claim that the festival was ‘divisive’.


Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

02 September 2023

Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said ’29C is certainly possible and we may also climb towards 30C’ by midweek.


Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

02 September 2023

The Scottish Government has said 35 schools have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).


First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

02 September 2023

The Believe In Scotland rally from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood attracted thousands of people.


Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

02 September 2023

The King sported a new tartan at the event.


Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

02 September 2023

He grew up the son of Windrush generation parents from Jamaica.


In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

02 September 2023

Competitors demonstrate feats of strength, dexterity and stamina as they take part in traditional Scottish sporting events and cultural pursuits.


Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

02 September 2023

The Chancellor acknowledged household budgets are stretched but insisted the plan to halve inflation ‘is working’.


Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

02 September 2023

Kate Strong visited places including Edinburgh, John O’Groats, Glasgow and Liverpool to raise awareness of climate change.


Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

02 September 2023

Police have launched an investigation into the incident in Dungiven.


Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

02 September 2023

A deal being negotiated with the company would reportedly secure £1 billion for its Port Talbot steelworks but may lead to thousands of job losses.


Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

02 September 2023

The independent body will consider Elizabeth II’s life of public service and the causes she supported, and will seek suggestions from the public.


Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

02 September 2023

The funeral has taken place of Zoey Coffey – the final victim of a fatal crash in Clonmel which claimed four lives.


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