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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:51:05 GMTMatt Hancock accuses Cummings of being ‘chatty rat’ who leaked lockdown news
Dominic Cummings was ‘frightening, damaging, negative force’, says ex-health secretary
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:45:09 GMTKeir Starmer agrees with Leave voters’ ‘basic case’ for Brexit despite backing Remain
Labour leader says he couldn’t disagree with Brexit backers who wanted ‘control over their lives’
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:28:20 GMTWhat are the dates of additional benefit payments in December?
Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:27:52 GMTWhat are the dates of additional benefit payments in December?
Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:22:42 GMT‘Indefensible’ House of Lords will be replaced with elected chamber, Keir Starmer to pledge
‘We aim to deliver it in the first term,’ party says – scotching suggestions of delay
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:18:33 GMTMartin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:18:25 GMTMartin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:03:41 GMTNurses, Royal Mail and even coffin-makers: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:03:28 GMTNurses, Royal Mail and even coffin-makers: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:54:13 GMTRoyal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:54:01 GMTRoyal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:45:59 GMTStarmer indicates Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he could not see the circumstances in which Jeremy Corbyn would stand for the party.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:42:31 GMTSesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90
The actor starred in the children’s TV hit from when the show premiered in 1969, playing friendly neighbour Bob Johnson.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:28:35 GMTWhat is Strep A infection?
More young children have died from Strep A infection, prompting fears of an outbreak in cases.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:28:30 GMT‘Unworkable’ asylum plans backed by Suella Braverman condemned as ‘completely out of step with British values’
The home secretary says she will do ‘whatever it takes’ to stop Channel crossings
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:36:00 GMTWhat the papers say – December 5
The Three Lions’ win in Qatar features on nearly all of the front pages as the working week begins.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:19:19 GMTMartin Lewis reveals how to turn £800 into £5,500
Money Saving Expert founder shares how to boost state pension pot
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:19:09 GMTMartin Lewis reveals how to turn £800 into £5,500
Money Saving Expert founder shares how to boost state pension pot
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:21:00 GMTBraverman vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle migrant crisis in Channel
The Home Secretary signalled her support for a report calling for the immediate detention of asylum seekers arriving in the UK illegally.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:23:25 GMTChristmas dinner cost rose three times faster than wages this year
Turkey, pigs in blankets, carrots and roast potatoes have all increased in price by an average of 18 per cent, reports Jonathan Kanengoni
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:22:17 GMTChildren growing up in households with domestic abuse to be recognised as victims
New guidance released as World Cup and festive season drive increase in domestic violence
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:21:19 GMTPubs and breweries ‘face closure’ without further energy bill help
‘We’re being squeezed at both ends,’ says pub owner
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:03:10 GMTRishi Sunak’s government ‘going backwards’ on green growth, CBI chief warns
Business group warns of slump in investment and productivity as UK mired in ‘stagflation’
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTMany pubs and breweries will close without further energy help, report says
New research showed energy costs are the biggest threat to the viability of pubs and breweries.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTMPs to examine issues surrounding law on assisted dying
Commons Health and Care Committee chairman Steve Brine said MPs would approach the issue with ‘compassion and an open mind’.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTToll of cyber-crime on businesses revealed in new research
One in five of 150 companies surveyed by manufacturers organisation Make UK reported substantial financial loss.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTCoffinmakers in Glasgow take further strike action and warn of more to come
Coffinmakers in Glasgow will walk out in an ongoing row over pay.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTNHS England urges most vulnerable to get winter Covid-19 booster
More than 16 million people have had a coronavirus booster while 18 million have had a flu jab, NHS England said.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTFirefighters could become latest to walk out over pay complaints
Firefighters in Scotland have been urged to back strike action after an ‘insulting’ pay rise offer.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTEasyJet cabin crew to visit retirement homes
The company is arranging to deliver food and drink to older people in the run-up to Christmas
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTMinisters to overhaul NHS pension rules to encourage doctors to work on
Government officials said changes will remove financial penalties for senior clinicians who want to carry on working.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTLabour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown
The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTPainting on show after conservation work reveals secrets
A shadowy image was discovered under layers of paint on the Italian Renaissance artwork now on show at Kirkcaldy Galleries.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTShelter workers begin strike over pay
Unite says many of the charity’s workers cannot afford to pay their rent.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTLabour’s proposed reforms to UK ‘answer people’s desire for change’, says Brown
The former prime minister has produced a report for his party looking at changes that can be made to how the UK operates.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTElectric car drivers pay more for slower chargers
The AA said the average cost of recharging a battery to 80% using a slow charger on a pay as you go basis was £33.26 last month.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTHarry Potter themed coin featuring the Hogwarts Express is launched
The coin is part of a larger collection celebrating 25 years since the novel Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the UK.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTAir fryers can be three times cheaper than ovens, according to Which? research
The air fryer was the cheapest appliance for cooking chips, at 10p for two portions of chips compared with 29p in the oven.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTChildren affected by domestic abuse given automatic victim status
Under the updated legal guidance, children will get automatic access to support such as mental health and safeguarding services.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:09:49 GMTEngland star Raheem Sterling to leave Qatar after armed break-in at home
The winger was absent from the 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:33:59 GMTPub revellers celebrate as Three Lions go marching on in World Cup
Fans are looking forward to a quarter-final clash with France after England beat Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16 in Qatar.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:26:55 GMTSanta hats sent flying as England left dreaming of World Cup glory after 3-0 win
The comprehensive victory over Senegal set up a quarter-final tie with tournament holders France.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:57:57 GMT‘Hats off to Qatar’: Rishi Sunak criticised after praising World Cup hosts
The prime minister said the group stages of the tournament will be remembered as ‘one of the all-time greats’
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:37:31 GMTEngland fans in dreamland as Three Lions set up France quarter-final clash
The Three Lions beat Senegal 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 match on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:13:37 GMTInspector warns of reoffending risk as prisoners locked in cells 23 hours a day
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons said the system was taking an ‘inordinately long time’ to recover from Covid.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:09:02 GMTEngland fans sent into raptures as two quick goals put Three Lions in control
Beers were thrown in the air at fan parks across the country as the goals went in.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:07:13 GMTStephen Flynn announces bid to be SNP’s next Westminster leader
The MP for Aberdeen South denied he wanted the job just two weeks ago.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:36:42 GMTBrexit: Fears for toy safety, asbestos exposure and work accidents in EU laws ‘bonfire’
Exclusive: New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:11:19 GMTNerves kick in for England fans ahead of crunch knockout tie with Senegal
Three Lions supporters were greeted by a carnival atmosphere outside the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:58:02 GMTTory MP facing rape claims has not been suspended ‘on legal advice’, says party chair
Nadhim Zahawi confirms independent lawyers consulted about ‘very important safeguarding question‘
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:13:35 GMTNurses must drop pay demands to ‘send clear message to Putin’, cabinet minister says
‘This is a time to come together and to send a very clear message to Mr Putin that we’re not going to be divided in this way,’ says Nadhim Zahawi
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:11:12 GMTRail employers hope to avert Christmas strikes with latest pay offer to unions
Th Rail Delivery Group said it had offered an 8% pay rise over two years plus a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies to April 24.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:37:12 GMTCurrys drops Royal Mail over strike action
The retailer confirmed he move as Royal Mail prepares for multiple strikes across December
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:11:31 GMT‘Most vulnerable women I’ve seen’: Pregnant migrants in Home Office hotel struggling to access healthcare
Exclusive: Women walking ‘several miles to us without coats or socks and just slippers only several days before their due date,’ local pastor says
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:40:13 GMTThe driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:39:50 GMTThe driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:13:34 GMTHarry and Meghan to take ‘full lead’ of Archewell as key aide steps down
A spokesman for the couple said Mandana Dayani’s ‘transition was mutually planned’ and her role will not be replaced.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:58:13 GMTTeenager ‘scarred for life’ after chemical burns went untreated at migrant processing centre
Girl, 16, with fuel burns on her legs left wearing wet clothes for two days, inspection report finds
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:37:51 GMTSuperhero sporting event brings excitement to children with disabilities
The event is in its sixth year and is happening in-person for the first time since the pandemic.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMTCurrent House of Lords set-up ‘indefensible’, Gordon Brown insists
The former prime minister spoke out as Labour prepares to publish a report looking at how to reform the UK.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:15:53 GMTHeavy snow for Scotland and freezing nights forecast as Arctic winds hit UK
A yellow snow warning is in place for Wednesday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:54:44 GMTMigrant charity concerned after teenager ‘scarred for life’ at processing centre
A report, which details inspections carried out at three Kent migrant processing units in 2021, was published this week
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:28:42 GMTIn Pictures: Trimming the trees – all 63!
St Conan’s Kirk in Argyll has opened its doors for an annual Christmas tree festival.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:04:36 GMTBoy, 16, released on bail after girl dies having taken drug
Police had held the teenager on suspicion of supplying a class A drug, such as ecstasy or LSD, in pill form.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:19:20 GMTDenmark’s Queen Margrethe marks golden jubilee at London church service
The royal attended the Danish Church of St Katharine’s in Camden for a service to honour her accession to the throne in 1972.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:10:58 GMTCharity helps Ukrainian refugees feel at home in Scotland
Barnardo’s Scotland Welcome (Ukraine) Service helps families from the country feel safe, welcomed and included.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:46:54 GMTTories will take action if police investigate rape claim MP, says Zahawi
The Conservative Party chairman said he has commissioned independent legal advice after allegations were reported to the police.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:45:52 GMTConfident England fans expecting ‘easy’ win ahead of Senegal knockout game
Supporters were in a relaxed mood ahead of kick- off in Sunday’s World Cup round-of-16 tie.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:13:35 GMTLock up all cross-Channel asylum seekers indefinitely, Suella Braverman tells PM
Home secretary endorses hardline report also demanding lifetime ban on settlement for using ‘illegal’ route
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:10:27 GMTTory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws
Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as ‘Big Bang reform’ to the upper chamber.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:20:14 GMTBBC chairman Richard Sharp says broadcaster ‘fighting against its liberal bias’
The former banker highlighted areas where he believes the BBC should improve.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:15:24 GMTUK ambassador to Senegal hopes England will win but says match will be ‘tight’
The match between Senegal and England kicks off at 7pm on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:52:49 GMTKate Winslet steps in over mother’s £17k energy bill for live-saving equipment
The Titanic star said she felt she had to do something when she heard of Carolynne Hunter’s struggle to fund life-saving equipment.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:31:19 GMTSwimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness
The wife of a man who died of glioblastoma travelled to watch the Dunmurry Dippers complete their challenge.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:11:58 GMTThousands of Army staff being trained to help cover strike action
Military could step in as ambulance drivers and firefighters
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:10:34 GMTNurses, Royal Mail and even coffin-makers: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:08:04 GMTSenegalese fans in the UK decide where loyalties lie ahead of World Cup clash
Veronique Sow, who has lived in London for five years, will watch the match live in Qatar.