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Labour waters down £28bn green investment pledge Labour has adjusted its commitment to investing £28 billion per year in green industries if it comes into power, citing the need for responsible handling of public finances. In 2021, Labour initially pledged to invest £28 billion annually until 2030 in green projects. However, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves now states that the investment will be gradually increased starting from a potential election win in 2024, ultimately reaching £28 billion per year by 2027. During an interview with the BBC, Reeves emphasised the importance of fiscal responsibility after the Conservative government’s impact on the…

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Heat-health alert in force as parts of UK to hit 30C An amber heat-health alert has been issued for much of the UK ahead of scorching temperatures of up to 30°C. The warning covers eastern and southern England as well as the Midlands. The alert has been issued over fears of the impact the heat can have on people of all ages as well as added strain on the healthcare system.  According to forecasters, this weekend’s weather will be 5-10°C above the usual June temperatures. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) escalated the alert from yellow to amber on Thursday.…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages lead heavily on the stabbings in a park in Annecy, in France’s south-east, on Thursday. Four children and 2 adults were stabbed by a man in a park in the French Alps. The PM has met with President Joe Biden and has launched a tech alliance as hopes of a Brexit free trade deal are officially dead. The leaders also agreed on a new civil nuclear partnership to lock out Russia. French stabbing park Amongst the very young children stabbed in France is a three-year-old British girl. The Daily Mirror uses…

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