Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.
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Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.
Reeves vows to cut ‘waste’ in spending review
The chancellor says “efficiency savings” will ensure enough funding for key public services.
UK ‘keeping close eye’ on British jihadists in Syria
Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.
Russian spies planned to kidnap journalist, trial hears
The Old Bailey has heard a Russian spy cell planned to kidnap a journalist and smuggle him out of the UK.
Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims
He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.
Girl begged killer to stop as he stabbed her
Elianne Andam was stabbed in the neck outside a Croydon shopping centre while supporting a friend.
NHS to get £600m boost in Welsh budget
All Welsh government departments to be offered more cash from April under budget plans.
MP calls for first-cousin marriage to be banned
Tory former minister Richard Holden says the children of first cousins are at greater risk of birth defects.
Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government’s uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.