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Handforth Parish Council changes name to move on from ‘Jackie Weaver’ viral row
The move was apparently down to feeling among councillors that Handforth residents would identify more with a secular-sounding name
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Average UK house price passes £250,000 mark
Mortgage applications remained robust in September, with them being more than 10% above the monthly average recorded in 2019
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DWP: Wrong disability benefits decisions are overturned ‘every minute of the working day’
A mistaken benefits decision is overturned every minute of the working day, the charity Scope said
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Unpaid carers being pushed into poverty, charity warns
18% are in debt due to their caring responsibilities
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Four-year-old Australian girl found weeks after vanishing from family tent
A man has been taken into custody
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Boris Johnson ‘cautiously optimistic’ of Cop26 deal
The Prime Minister welcomed a series of announcements by the assembled leaders on deforestation and emissions
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Plans approved for 55m tall landmark celebrating Queen and the Commonwealth
In a statement, he said the development will have a “minimal impact on the natural environment”
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Plans to extend the school day to be considered by Education Secretary
It has been suggested an extension to the school day will help children prosper after the coronavirus pandemic and catch-up lost learning
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Lack of access to GPs is sending people to A&E, Sajid Javid tells MPs
Mr Javid was being questioned by MPs on the Commons Health and Social Care Committee
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Record number of Covid booster jabs delivered in a week
Experts have warned that waning immunity from the vaccines could lead to a rise in severe disease and hospital admissions
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Turning 70 can 'double the price of travel insurance'
It found that once a customer reached 70, they had fewer quotes to choose from
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Smart motorway rollout 'should be paused over safety concerns'
There are about 375 miles of smart motorway in England, including 235 miles without a hard shoulder