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The Prime Minister said he is acting ‘reasonably’ as nurses announced an escalated two days of walkouts for the new year.

Members of the union were due to walk out on December 28 in an increasingly bitter dispute over pay and staffing.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said that unless negotiations are opened, its members will walk out on January 18 and 19.

A survey found people are also buying cheaper food and drink and eating out less.

Boat was “wholly unsuitable to make the crossing”, inquest is told.

Heathrow and Gatwick both said their immigration halls were operating as normal on Friday morning.

Sustainability consultancy Eight Versa highlighted the ‘very powerful economic argument’ for more efficiency and retrofitting of homes.

Britain’s railways will shut down early on Saturday, and some routes will have no trains all day.

Charles’ festive address features a Christmas tree in the background covered with sustainable decorations.

The union claimed the Government is blocking employers from making a deal.

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 on Thursday.

Rocketing energy bills and staffing pressures forced hundreds of businesses to shut for the final time.

The RAC expects 7.9 million leisure journeys to be made across the UK on Friday and Christmas Eve combined.

Earlier this month, the regulator raised concerns over the 1.7 billion euro (£1.5 billion) deal among the signalling operators.

Alexander Carr will appear before magistrates on Friday.

The miniature objects were made by graphic designer Veronika McQuade.

The Border Force strikes will take place every day for the rest of the year, except December 27.

The Princess of Wales dedicating a Christmas carol service to the late Queen features on many of the front pages.

Millions of people embarking on festive trips face disruption from strikes and congestion.

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.