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Public expects food shortages and a general strike in 2023 – poll

Public expects food shortages and a general strike in 2023 – poll

Public expects food shortages and a general strike in 2023 – poll

15 December 2022

An Ipsos poll found widespread economic pessimism about 2023.


Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

15 December 2022

Some police officers believed most rape reports are instances of ‘regretful sex’, according to a report on findings from Operation Soteria.


Sussexes talk of ‘freedom to have family moments out in the world’ with children

Sussexes talk of ‘freedom to have family moments out in the world’ with children

Sussexes talk of ‘freedom to have family moments out in the world’ with children

15 December 2022

The tell-all documentary shows a series of home videos and images of Meghan and Harry’s son and daughter in their new life in California.


Senior Tory accuses Government of ‘being opaque’ over Chinese consulate attack

Senior Tory accuses Government of ‘being opaque’ over Chinese consulate attack

Senior Tory accuses Government of ‘being opaque’ over Chinese consulate attack

15 December 2022

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the Government’s ‘firm diplomacy and our actions demonstrate the seriousness with which we took this incident’.


Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis

Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis

Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis

15 December 2022

Stormont party leaders discussed the powersharing impasse during a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.


Shy mountain hare image wins RSPCA Young Photographer Award

Shy mountain hare image wins RSPCA Young Photographer Award

Shy mountain hare image wins RSPCA Young Photographer Award

15 December 2022

Ben Harrott, 17, from Oldham, was praised by judge and awards host Chris Packham.


Rail fare revenue at just 71% of pre-Covid levels

Rail fare revenue at just 71% of pre-Covid levels

Rail fare revenue at just 71% of pre-Covid levels

15 December 2022

The Office of Rail and Road said passenger revenue between July and September was £2.2 billion.


Meghan shares private wedding speech for first time in Netflix documentary

Meghan shares private wedding speech for first time in Netflix documentary

Meghan shares private wedding speech for first time in Netflix documentary

15 December 2022

Meghan said that she gave it on the night of her wedding to Harry, describing doing so as ‘atypical’ for a bride in the UK.


Meghan says ‘everything was controlled’ including texting photos to friends

Meghan says ‘everything was controlled’ including texting photos to friends

Meghan says ‘everything was controlled’ including texting photos to friends

15 December 2022

The duchess described herself as being in a ‘bubble’ as she spoke about her royal life on her Netflix documentary.


NHS trust offers free porridge and stocks fridges for staff

NHS trust offers free porridge and stocks fridges for staff

NHS trust offers free porridge and stocks fridges for staff

15 December 2022

Healthcare workers are being offered the support as part of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s care package.


King’s Speech to be delayed until the autumn

King’s Speech to be delayed until the autumn

King’s Speech to be delayed until the autumn

15 December 2022

No 10 said the current parliamentary session was being extended to ensure the Government could get through its legislative programme.


Beyonce texted Meghan after Oprah interview to praise her ‘bravery’

Beyonce texted Meghan after Oprah interview to praise her ‘bravery’

Beyonce texted Meghan after Oprah interview to praise her ‘bravery’

15 December 2022

The duchess first publicly met the R&B star in London at the premiere of Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King.


TSSA members vote to accept Network Rail pay offer

TSSA members vote to accept Network Rail pay offer

TSSA members vote to accept Network Rail pay offer

15 December 2022

But the union is still in dispute with train operators over pay, jobs and conditions.


First-time buyers ‘may need to lower ambitions’ as rates hiked further

First-time buyers ‘may need to lower ambitions’ as rates hiked further

First-time buyers ‘may need to lower ambitions’ as rates hiked further

15 December 2022

The latest Bank of England base rate rise will add around £49 per month to the average tracker mortgage.


Separate Christmas parties sign of Harry and Meghan’s split from William and Kate

Separate Christmas parties sign of Harry and Meghan’s split from William and Kate

Separate Christmas parties sign of Harry and Meghan’s split from William and Kate

15 December 2022

The ‘Fab Four’, as they were dubbed, announced they were separating their households in March 2019.


Fewer than 10% of medically fit patients discharged from some hospitals

Fewer than 10% of medically fit patients discharged from some hospitals

Fewer than 10% of medically fit patients discharged from some hospitals

15 December 2022

Hospitals are facing a growing struggle to discharge people who are well enough to leave.


Probe launched into claims of unlawful killings by UK soldiers in Afghanistan

Probe launched into claims of unlawful killings by UK soldiers in Afghanistan

Probe launched into claims of unlawful killings by UK soldiers in Afghanistan

15 December 2022

Bereaved families have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ inquiry into alleged wrongdoing by British special forces during night raids.


Harry speaks of ‘hard’ return to UK for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Harry speaks of ‘hard’ return to UK for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Harry speaks of ‘hard’ return to UK for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

15 December 2022

Harry admitted that he misses the UK and has lost friends.


‘Four in five Britons concerned about patient safety during NHS strikes’

‘Four in five Britons concerned about patient safety during NHS strikes’

‘Four in five Britons concerned about patient safety during NHS strikes’

15 December 2022

A poll found half of adults support the action by nurses and ambulance workers but the majority are concerned about patient safety.


Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

15 December 2022

Fewer probes were conducted into people and businesses not paying the right tax as thousands of compliance staff were redeployed, the NAO found.


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