But a "disastrous" failed test was not deliberately concealed by Arconic, the firm's president says.

Multimillionaire Crispin Odey allegedly put his hand down a woman's shirt and up her skirt, a court hears.

People who are homeless and are due to be discharged from hospital will be offered beds to recover in, thanks to a scheme launched by the Salvation Army.

Image source, The Salvation Army

The charity has opened temporary housing in St Ann's Street in Westminster for rough sleepers who no longer need a hospital bed but are too clinically vulnerable to be discharged to the street.

The charity said the programme would also "free up urgently needed NHS beds".

Residents will share a kitchen and Salvation Army staff (pictured) are on hand to offer advice and support, said the charity.

The Salvation Army’s service manager Alison Smith said the scheme will "act as a stepping stone" for the homeless until suitable accommodation is found.

The charity added it hopes to be able to offer more beds in the future.

Lewisham Donation Hub closed down after not meeting the criteria for an essential service.

A 25m platform will be built at Marble Arch and aims to attract visitors back to Oxford Street.

BBC Weather

Today, blustery showers will push in from the west during the morning, persisting throughout the day, accompanied by overcast skies. Breezy throughout, but very mild.

Maximum temperature: 8 to 11°C (46 to 52°F).

The president of Arconic says he only learned about a key fire safety standard after the disaster.

Additional community testing is to take place in Norfolk, Southampton, Surrey and Manchester.

Tory mayoral hopeful Shaun Bailey says "we have to do something bold and we have to make a change".

Sadiq Khan hopes the move could help stop a post-lockdown surge in violence seen in other countries.

Seven-year-old Harvey Tyrrell was found unresponsive by a friend outside the King Harold pub.

Taylor Williams, 18, died after being stabbed in the heart in a fight between rival drugs gangs.

Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard.

A 23-year-old man was "lured" to a flat and stabbed to death, a trial hears.

Ursula Collins faces eight misconduct charges following a Met Police investigation.

The mayor has also announced plans to continue to pay for 1,000 police officers whose funding was at risk due to the effect of the pandemic.

The officers, which have been in place for the last three years, had been paid for from business rates however that income has fallen sharply due to social distancing measures put in place on businesses to help drive the Covid-19 infection rate down.

Sadiq Khan has now announced that the £30m needed to fund them for another four years will come from a 9.5% rise in council tax.

BBC Weather

Cloudy and breezy this morning, with a period of rain. Rain will clear to the east, and a dry afternoon will follow. Mild again today, with temperatures into double figures.

Maximum temperature: 9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F).

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks.

Arrivals from "red list" countries must pay £1,750 to spend 10 days in government-sanctioned hotels.