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02/10/2021
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
03/10/2021 Conservative conference begins in Manchester
Ahead of the conference, the prime minister did not rule out further tax rises.
04/10/2021 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has taken on his critics inside the Conservative party with a defence of higher taxes
The Chancellor has taken on the critics inside his party with a defence of higher taxes
05/10/2021 The Home Secretary has announced inquiry into how Sarah Everard's killer was allowed to serve in the Met police
Home Secretary announced inquiry into how Sarah Everard's killer served in Met police
06/10/2021 Boris Johnson promises to promote opportunity
Boris Johnson closes Tory conference with pledges on opportunity and the economy
07/10/2021 Saudi led takeover of Newcastle United.
Premier League approves Saudi led takeover of Newcastle United.
08/10/2021 Business leaders call for action on rising energy prices
Renewed calls for the government to provide more support as gas prices continue to rise.
09/10/2021 Energy price cap 鈥榥ot fit for purpose鈥, say suppliers
Firms say consumers could face a 鈥渉uge cost鈥 if more energy suppliers go out of business.
10/10/2021 Frustration at government response to energy crisis
Businesses voice concerns at lack of government solution to tackle rising energy prices
11/10/2021 The Government has brokered a deal to ensure supplies of carbon dioxide to food producers up until Christmas.
The Government has brokered a deal to ensure supplies of carbon dioxide up to Christmas.
12/10/2021 Government criticised for coronavirus response in new report
Two committees accuse ministers of a serious public health failure for handling of covid
13/10/2021 EU proposes cuts to post-Brexit goods checks in Northern Ireland but insists European court oversight must stay
EU proposes cuts to post-Brexit goods checks in Northern Ireland
14/10/2021 Doctors leaders in England have reacted angrily to plans to encourage them to hold more face to face appointments
Doctors have criticised a government plan to boost face-to-face GP appointments.
15/10/2021 Tory MP stabbed to death in Essex
The Southend West MP Sir David Amess was killed at a surgery at a church in Leigh-on-Sea.
16/10/2021 Johnson and Starmer lay flowers for Sir David Amess
Priti Patel said the MP was a "man of the people" as she paid her respects.
17/10/2021 MPs could be offered police protection at local meetings
Police in Glasgow have begun a murder inquiry after the death of a 14-year-old boy.
18/10/2021 Special Commons session to remember Sir David Amess
MPs have given tributes in the House of Commons to murdered politician
19/10/2021 Government unveils net zero emissions strategy
The government has set out its strategy to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
20/10/2021
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21/10/2021 Man charged with MP's murder
Sir David Amess murder suspect in court Covid cases hit 50,000
22/10/2021
A man has been arrested in connection with the Manchester Arena attack
23/10/2021 Chancellor commits to Budget public transport spending
City region leaders in England say more will be needed than the initial 拢6.9 billion
24/10/2021 Labour joins calls for stricter Covid measures in England
Labour wants the government to reimpose some Coronavirus restrictions in England.
25/10/2021 - Millions of people are to get a pay rise next April when the National Living Wage is increased to 9 pounds 50
Millions are to get a pay rise in April as the National Living Wage increases to 拢9.50.
26/10/2021 Ministers defend tomorrow's Budget pay rise promises
The Government says it will protect workers from inflation undercutting pay increases
27/10/2021 - The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered a Budget to build an economy fit for a new age of post-Covid optimism.
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his Autumn Budget
28/10/2021 Warning that living standards will barely rise for millions after yesterday's Budget
Analysts say tax and inflation could leave UK's lower income families poorer next year
29/10/2021 Campaigners welcome cut in cost of HRT treatment in England
Repeat prescription costs of hormone replacement therapy to be significantly reduced.
30/10/2021 Fishing rights row
Boris Johnson says there is turbulence in relations with France.
31/10/2021 PM warns major economies aren't doing their "fair share" tackling climate change
Boris Johnson said there was no compelling reason for procrastination on climate change.
01/11/2021 - The UN conference aimed at preventing the most damaging effects of climate change has formally opened in Glasgow
UN conference aimed at preventing damaging effects of climate change opens in Glasgow