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No new dedicated disabled people’s minister but No 10 says role not downgraded

No new dedicated disabled people’s minister but No 10 says role not downgraded

No new dedicated disabled people’s minister but No 10 says role not downgraded

14 December 2023

Disability groups had voiced concerns over how long the ‘vital’ role might be left vacant.


Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing mix over ‘possible presence of moths’

Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing mix over ‘possible presence of moths’

Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing mix over ‘possible presence of moths’

14 December 2023

The contamination of the 130g packs of Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix makes them ‘unfit for human consumption’, the retailer warned.


Families appeal for information one year on from deadly Brixton Academy crush

Families appeal for information one year on from deadly Brixton Academy crush

Families appeal for information one year on from deadly Brixton Academy crush

14 December 2023

Relatives of Gaby Hutchinson and Rebecca Ikumelo have appealed for people with information about the night they died to come forward.


Cabinet office admits Covid communications not to standard expected by public

Cabinet office admits Covid communications not to standard expected by public

Cabinet office admits Covid communications not to standard expected by public

14 December 2023

The inquiry has been shown a number of expletive-laden messages between government officials.


One person still unaccounted for after fire and explosion at industrial estate

One person still unaccounted for after fire and explosion at industrial estate

One person still unaccounted for after fire and explosion at industrial estate

14 December 2023

A cordon remains in place around the scene of the fire at Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taff, on Thursday.


Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

14 December 2023

Bloody Sunday, when 13 civil rights protesters were killed, took place in Londonderry in 1972.


What does the latest Bank of England base rate decision mean for households?

What does the latest Bank of England base rate decision mean for households?

What does the latest Bank of England base rate decision mean for households?

14 December 2023

With the base rate holding steady, here is a look at what it means for savers and borrowers.


Judges dismiss Nicholas Rossi’s appeal against extradition

Judges dismiss Nicholas Rossi’s appeal against extradition

Judges dismiss Nicholas Rossi’s appeal against extradition

14 December 2023

He is facing charges in the US.


This Is Rigged activists occupy Tesco Bank offices

This Is Rigged activists occupy Tesco Bank offices

This Is Rigged activists occupy Tesco Bank offices

14 December 2023

Twelve campaigners sat they are holding a Christmas party in the foyer of the building in Glasgow.


Ukraine in ‘peril’ and will be defeated without EU and US support, says Varadkar

Ukraine in ‘peril’ and will be defeated without EU and US support, says Varadkar

Ukraine in ‘peril’ and will be defeated without EU and US support, says Varadkar

14 December 2023

The Irish premier said it was vital the ‘two towers of freedom and democracy’ continued to back Ukraine against President Vladimir Putin’s aggression.


Almost 400,000 penalties issued in England for children missing school last year

Almost 400,000 penalties issued in England for children missing school last year

Almost 400,000 penalties issued in England for children missing school last year

14 December 2023

Some 89.3% of fines were issued for unauthorised holidays.


‘Nonsense bureaucracy’ delays support for Brianna Ghey’s classmates, MPs told

‘Nonsense bureaucracy’ delays support for Brianna Ghey’s classmates, MPs told

‘Nonsense bureaucracy’ delays support for Brianna Ghey’s classmates, MPs told

14 December 2023

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt told MPs she would look into the delays in providing bereavement support.


Sunak to travel to Rome for Italian PM’s right-wing political gathering

Sunak to travel to Rome for Italian PM’s right-wing political gathering

Sunak to travel to Rome for Italian PM’s right-wing political gathering

14 December 2023

Rishi Sunak will visit Rome this weekend to attend a right-wing political gathering organised by Giorgia Meloni’s party.


Stroke unit nurse jailed over ill-treatment of patients for ‘easy life’

Stroke unit nurse jailed over ill-treatment of patients for ‘easy life’

Stroke unit nurse jailed over ill-treatment of patients for ‘easy life’

14 December 2023

Catherine Hudson illegally sedated two patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and conspired with junior colleague Charlotte Wilmot to sedate a third.


Hospital placed in special measures as patients say some staff were vindictive

Hospital placed in special measures as patients say some staff were vindictive

Hospital placed in special measures as patients say some staff were vindictive

14 December 2023

The CQC rated Cheswold Park Hospital as inadequate in all areas, saying staff did not always treat people with compassion and kindness.


Penny Mordaunt makes Christmas-themed attacks on Scottish and Welsh Governments

Penny Mordaunt makes Christmas-themed attacks on Scottish and Welsh Governments

Penny Mordaunt makes Christmas-themed attacks on Scottish and Welsh Governments

14 December 2023

The Commons Leader suggested Mary and Joseph would have been ‘clobbered for an overnight stay’ in Labour-run Wales.


Flu season ‘officially under way’ as winter virus levels continue to rise

Flu season ‘officially under way’ as winter virus levels continue to rise

Flu season ‘officially under way’ as winter virus levels continue to rise

14 December 2023

The numbers are ‘increasing considerably each week’ in England.


Thames Water hires new boss on pay deal worth up to £2.3m

Thames Water hires new boss on pay deal worth up to £2.3m

Thames Water hires new boss on pay deal worth up to £2.3m

14 December 2023

Chris Weston will become the firm’s chief executive from January 8.


Snow Patrol singer hopes Bangor Court House venue will spark city ‘renaissance’

Snow Patrol singer hopes Bangor Court House venue will spark city ‘renaissance’

Snow Patrol singer hopes Bangor Court House venue will spark city ‘renaissance’

14 December 2023

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody was speaking after the venue was named 2023 National Lottery Project of the Year.


Consumer confidence increases amid Christmas cheer

Consumer confidence increases amid Christmas cheer

Consumer confidence increases amid Christmas cheer

14 December 2023

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased two points in December but remains firmly in negative territory at minus 22.


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