内容摘要：The government said £2.3bn had already been secured through the Budget to pay to build the four new prisons, until 2026.

The government said £2.3bn had already been secured through the Budget to pay to build the four new prisons, until 2026.

It said the land was extremely dry and therefore more prone to combustion.A mother has spoken about her "painful" experience over the potential end to her son's life-enhancing treatment for a rare genetic disorder.

Aimee Tilley, from Kettering in Northamptonshire, was participating in a rally in Westminster on Wednesday after being told NHS access to the drug Brineura, which slows the progress of Batten disease, was set to end in May.Her son, Isaac, eight, had CLN2 Batten disease diagnosed in August 2021. It is an incurable condition which causes childhood dementia, epilepsy and loss of sight.Ms Tilley said: "It is agonising. We face enough difficulties with our children as it is. The fact we've got this black cloud hanging over us... you almost can't put it into words, it's painful. We shouldn't have to be doing this."

Batten disease causes a rapid decline in a child's ability to walk, talk and see, and is estimated to affect about 40 children in the UK - with an average life expectancy of about 10 years.Brineura is the only approved treatment that slows the condition's progress.

Health officials claim "constructive" talks are being held with the drug's manufacturer over continued access to it.

Since starting Brineura treatment, Isaac has experienced significant improvements in his quality of life, engaging in activities such as horse riding, swimming, and skating.Two fire engines, plus an off-road Unimog and water carrier attended and crews worked to prevent the spread of the fire.

A spokesperson said smoke levels had reduced and nearby residents could open doors and windows again.One crew remained on site overnight and the fire service said the fire had now been extinguished.

It said the cause of the fire was not yet known and no casualties had been reported.The lorry has now been moved to another part of the site.