Guests arriving for the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott. Arrivals include: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Angela Rayner, John Healey, Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, Sir Sadiq Khan, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Ed Balls, and Tony Blair. Arrivals followed by the coffin being carried into the church.
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defends the government’s decision to bypass local housing committees in reaching housebuilding targets. She says, “we’re going to set the clear standards that we expect to deliver the housing that people need”.
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The government has been accused of "ignoring" the voices of people who lost family in the Grenfell Tower tragedy in its decision to demolish the building. Sky News
The families of victims who died in the Grenfell Tower fire said they have been sent letters telling them unidentified human remains are still in storage, and.. Sky News
The families of the victims of the 2023 Nottingham attacks have spoken of the widespread failures that led to their loved ones’ deaths, following the release of an independent review into their killer’s care. University students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old caretaker Ian Coates were fatally stabbed on the morning of 13th June 2023. Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020, and was sentenced last year to an indefinite hospital order, after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
British former soldier Daniel Khalife has been jailed for 14 years and three months at Woolwich Crown Court. In November, the 23-year-old was found guilty of spying for Iran and escaping from HMP Wandsworth. Khalife had been serving in the British Army when he collected sensitive information and passed it to Iranian agents. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is “what the world needs”, and where he stands with Elon Musk following differences of opinion over Tommy Robinson. When asked if he genuinely thought he could be the next UK prime minister, Mr Farage responded: “Yes, I do.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety there” for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Princess Anne returned to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where she was treated for a head injury last summer to personally thank the staff for their care. The Princess Royal spent five days in the hospital in June 2024 with a concussion after being struck by a horse. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince William has revealed he "loves the countryside" at a roundtable discussion during a visit to a farm in Scotland. The Duke is raising awareness for community-led organisations that help support those facing isolation in rural areas. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince William rolled up his sleeves as he was put to work during a visit to a community centre on Thursday. The Duke of Wales used a hand drill to chop wood as he met with organisations who are tackling rural isolation and loneliness. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn