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17 hours ago · Sir Keir Starmer said a “decision has got to be made” on Grenfell Tower after some families spoke of their anger at feeling ignored ahead of an announcement that the block will be demolished. The Prime Minister said the victims of the disaster, which claimed the lives of 72 people, must always ...

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Jan 6, 2025 · More patients will be sent for treatment in private hospitals under Government plans to slash the NHS waiting list, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister used a speech to pledge “better use” of capacity in the private sector, with the NHS told it must actively tell patients when they can ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced questions about his Chancellor’s future (Henry Nicholls/PA) The pound fell to a fresh 14-month low on Monday, slumping another 0.6% to 1.21 US dollars after last week hitting its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023.

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Jan 12, 2025 · The Government has also pledged to increase the UK’s compute capacity 20-fold by 2030, including by building a new supercomputer. Even before being asked to formulate the plan, Mr Clifford had called for a significant increase in the UK’s computation power as a way of attracting AI investment.