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Crossrail costs soar to £19bn and opening is pushed back to mid-2022 – Lockdown News

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Crossrail costs soar to £19bn and opening is pushed back to mid-2022: The coronavirus lockdown then brought a halt to all work for almost 2 months further compounding the delays. Due to social distancing requirements there are now 2,000 people working on site, less than …
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How to recession-proof your pension: In this series, Telegraph Money looks at how consumers can try and protect themselves from the financial damage caused by recession …
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Coronavirus in Blackpool: Cases in the resort remain at 1,084: There have now been 7,803 confirmed cases in the County Council area, according to Public Health England figures. Meanwhile, the total across – including Blackpool and Blackburn – stands at 10,609.
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AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook: Amidst all the panic over the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic we need to also plan for what happens AFTERWARDS. This group is a platform to share some positive suggestions about what we personally, as business, community leaders and politicians can do to ensure a better life for all ONCE this pandemic has ended. Post your suggestions and advice freely and with a better, faster recovery in mind.
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Government demands councils ‘take responsibility’ for lone migrant children: Campaigners have branded the interim measure of keeping children in the processing centre as deeply worrying. | News …
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‘Science with Noss’ – why a teacher’s DIY science kits for children are a double success: A Washington school teacher has been supporting pupils and a charity close to her heart with DIY science kits featuring fun experiments.
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Joe Root calls on England to seize the moment in Test series decider against Pakistan: England go into the match 1-0 up, having already seen off the West Indies 2-1, and the skipper wants to see a big performance to finish …
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Alarm over anti-social problems at Harrogate’s favourite beauty spot at Nidd Gorge: Residents are calling for action after the growth of anti-social behaviour at a cherished Harrogate beauty spot since lockdown for Covid.
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Rail fares increase: Northampton to London commuters estimated to pay extra £2.30 a week from January: Rail passengers from Northampton to London are estimated to pay an extra £2.30 a week from January, having saved up to £2,880 over the coronavirus lockdown. London Northwestern Railway’s prices are …
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Calls for cash-strapped Northants council to halt £1.4m spend on highways contract consultants: Liberal Democrat councillors want the outgoing council to leave the decision about whether to spend £1.4m to its unitary successors …
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CLICK HERE to join the AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook and tell us what you have planned for AFTER the Coronavirus Lockdown.

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