He said the collapse involved a mezzanine area that had been added between two buildings above a loading bay, to create more factory floor space.

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Mr Kavanagh added that there had since been "constructive conversations" between the home secretary, the Met commissioner and the courts.

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He added: "There appears to have been some interaction between the boat and the group of people in the water, which has resulted in a number of serious injuries".

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"The level of co-operation between two countries has been good, " the official added.

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He added that it had generally been a successful operation due to work between police, partner agencies and community representatives.

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He added that the boat service between Herm and Guernsey had been suspended, and the island had seen 30 trees felled by the weather.

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Exporters are already labouring under the weight of sterling's appreciation between mid-1996 and early 1998, to which has been added faltering demand elsewhere in the world.

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"Relations between the players and the England and Wales Cricket Board have rarely been as strained, " he added.

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"I am pleased that we have been able to reach an agreement between the two clubs to enable me to play for Fulham next season, " added Davis.

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