Build a railway in the uk than just across the channel in france. And the chancellor also france. And the chancellor also announced today plans to freeze the expansion of the Civil Service and reduce its numbers to pre pandemic levels. During his speech at the conservative Party Conference in manchester today, jeremy hunt said it would save the government £1 billion a year. Meanwhile the chancellor announced tougher benefits sanctions on those who are capable of working but choose to. Not and he announced a National Living wage rise to £11 an hour. We promised in our manifesto to raise the National Living wage to two thirds of Median Income and ending low pay in this country. We at the moment its £10, 42 an hour, and were waiting for the low Pay Commission to tell us next years recommendation. But i confirm today, whatever that recommendation, well increase the National Living wage to at least £11 an hour next year. Thats a pay rise for next year. Thats a pay rise for 2 million wor
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Morning classes. This happened in numerous classrooms and in the hallways. The fire alarm went off. I was walking over towards the exit, and there was blood all over the floor. In all, 19 students were stabbed, some severe enough, their injuries are said to be life threatening. But all are expected to recover. Along with law enforcement, panicstricken parents rushed to the scene. Sadly, it doesnt seem all that unusual. Reporter the rampage ended when a School Security guard and assistant principal wrestled the 16yearold tenth grader to the ground with the Security Guard suffering stab wounds in the process. I think it could have been a lot worse if there wasnt immediate interaction that occurred. Reporter the student suspect was injured too, though not seriously, and police are more concerned in finding out why he did this. Chris clackum, nbc news. Also happening now, a busy street in san joses Almaden Valley shut down because of fallen power lines, going on at the intersection of alma