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Budget to include £2.6bn for special educational needs and disabilities
The Chancellor is set to almost triple this year’s capital funding for the most disadvantaged young people through specialised educational support.
Friends actor James Michael Tyler dies aged 59
The star was beloved by millions of fans for his portrayal of Gunther, the quirky coffee shop manager with bleached hair and an unrequited love for Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel.
West of England’s metro mayor launches mask-wearing campaign
Dan Norris’s campaign comes as cases have soared in south-west England.
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer
The 42-year-old said ‘so far the outlook is positive’ and she is to have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday.
Insulate Britain pledges to restart road-blocking protests
The group, which wants all homes to be insulated by 2030, said it would suspend its campaign until October 25.
£2.4bn ‘tax bombshell’ to hit small and medium-sized businesses, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats called on the Chancellor to cut small and medium-sized businesses’ employer contributions.
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Tesco website and app working again following suspected hack
The supermarket giant said the problem was due to an attempt to ‘interfere’ with its systems.
NHS and transport funding prioritised in pre-Budget announcements topping £30bn
Spending has been detailed in numerous announcements over the weekend.
First weekend of enforcement of vaccine passport scheme ‘unmitigated disaster’
Proof of full vaccination is required to enter nightclubs and large events.
£2.4bn ‘tax bombshell’ to hit small and medium-sized businesses, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats called on the Chancellor to cut small and medium-sized businesses’ employer contributions.
Those living in poverty hit harder by energy bills, Labour analysis shows
On average, those living in poverty paid more, Labour said.
Budget: What has already been announced?
A number of announcements have already been confirmed by the Treasury.
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OAP had to wait two-and-a-half hours for ambulance
The family of Charles Hall, 85, said they were "shocked and upset" after the incident, which happened a day before he then died in hospital, and have now lodged a complaint.
Growing trend to alter British history without ‘due process’, report warns
A new report sets out guidelines for institutions coming under pressure to make changes.
Nicola Sturgeon to urge ‘credible action’ on climate change from world leaders
The First Minister will say that Scotland will act as a ‘bridge’ for dialogues at the Cop26 summit.
Those living in poverty hit harder by energy bills, Labour analysis shows
On average, those living in poverty paid more, Labour said.
Ed Sheeran tests positive for Covid-19 a week before album release
He shared a statement with fans on social media.
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe goes on hunger strike for second time
The Government’s approach to her case has been described as ‘clearly not working’.
Budget: What has already been announced?
A number of announcements have already been confirmed by the Treasury.
Neighbour heard ‘shouts and screams’ at scene
Police were called to an address in Brentwood on Sunday morning, where they found three injured people, including two teenage boys who later died.

What the papers say – October 25

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Budget to include £2.6bn for special educational needs and disabilities

Friends actor James Michael Tyler dies aged 59

West of England’s metro mayor launches mask-wearing campaign

Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer

Insulate Britain pledges to restart road-blocking protests

£2.4bn ‘tax bombshell’ to hit small and medium-sized businesses, say Lib Dems

Money News

Tesco website and app working again following suspected hack

NHS and transport funding prioritised in pre-Budget announcements topping £30bn

First weekend of enforcement of vaccine passport scheme ‘unmitigated disaster’

£2.4bn ‘tax bombshell’ to hit small and medium-sized businesses, say Lib Dems

Those living in poverty hit harder by energy bills, Labour analysis shows

Budget: What has already been announced?

OAP had to wait two-and-a-half hours for ambulance

Growing trend to alter British history without ‘due process’, report warns

Nicola Sturgeon to urge ‘credible action’ on climate change from world leaders

Those living in poverty hit harder by energy bills, Labour analysis shows

Ed Sheeran tests positive for Covid-19 a week before album release

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe goes on hunger strike for second time

Budget: What has already been announced?

Neighbour heard ‘shouts and screams’ at scene

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