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What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

19 December 2022

Images of a victorious Lionel Messi adorn the front pages after Argentina’s World Cup triumph.


Elon Musk vows to abide by results of Twitter poll asking if he should step down

Elon Musk vows to abide by results of Twitter poll asking if he should step down

Elon Musk vows to abide by results of Twitter poll asking if he should step down

19 December 2022

Mr Musk tweeted the 12-hour poll at 11.20pm on Sunday night.


Eight-year-old proud of turning children’s drawings into toys with her mother

Eight-year-old proud of turning children’s drawings into toys with her mother

Eight-year-old proud of turning children’s drawings into toys with her mother

19 December 2022

Lilia’s Smiling Horses offers youngsters the chance to see their drawings turned into cuddly toys.


Union boss warns Barclay will ‘carry the can’ if patients suffer due to strikes

Union boss warns Barclay will ‘carry the can’ if patients suffer due to strikes

Union boss warns Barclay will ‘carry the can’ if patients suffer due to strikes

19 December 2022

Unite union leader Sharon Graham said the Health Secretary will get a ‘rude awakening’ if he refuses to negotiate on pay.


Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar

18 December 2022

The bisht was placed on Messi by the Emir of Qatar at the handing over of the trophy.


Police believe same pair of gunmen responsible for two killings in Belfast

Police believe same pair of gunmen responsible for two killings in Belfast

Police believe same pair of gunmen responsible for two killings in Belfast

18 December 2022

Detectives have officially linked the shootings 10 months apart of Sean Fox and Mark Hall.


Health Secretary ‘keen’ to talk to unions but resists pressure on pay

Health Secretary ‘keen’ to talk to unions but resists pressure on pay

Health Secretary ‘keen’ to talk to unions but resists pressure on pay

18 December 2022

Steve Barclay said the nurses’ union should respect the independence of the NHS pay review body.


UK signs new renewable energy agreement with EU neighbours

UK signs new renewable energy agreement with EU neighbours

UK signs new renewable energy agreement with EU neighbours

18 December 2022

Ministers hailed the move as ‘essential’ for the delivery of Britain’s net-zero goals.


UK temperatures expected to soar on Monday but heavy rain could cause disruption

UK temperatures expected to soar on Monday but heavy rain could cause disruption

UK temperatures expected to soar on Monday but heavy rain could cause disruption

18 December 2022

Forecasters said ‘the drastic change to something milder is going to be pretty widespread’ across England and Wales.


Graham Brady urges Tories to thrash out differences in private

Graham Brady urges Tories to thrash out differences in private

Graham Brady urges Tories to thrash out differences in private

18 December 2022

The chairman of the 1922 Committee said disputes should ideally be solved behind the scenes to save ‘friction and division’.


Sunak to urge allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine

Sunak to urge allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine

Sunak to urge allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine

18 December 2022

The UK has announced a fresh supply of hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition as part of its package of defensive aid for 2023.


Union accuses Co-op of ‘Scrooge-like attitude’ as coffinmaker dispute continues

Union accuses Co-op of ‘Scrooge-like attitude’ as coffinmaker dispute continues

Union accuses Co-op of ‘Scrooge-like attitude’ as coffinmaker dispute continues

18 December 2022

Workers at the Co-operative Funeralcare in Govan are due to start a four-day walkout on Monday,


Call for antisemitism lessons in schools to combat ‘alarming’ spread of hate

Call for antisemitism lessons in schools to combat ‘alarming’ spread of hate

Call for antisemitism lessons in schools to combat ‘alarming’ spread of hate

18 December 2022

Government adviser Lord Mann warned rise in cases should be a matter of ‘deep concern’ to everyone.


Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems

Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems

Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems

18 December 2022

More than 5,000 homes were left without power after heavy snowfall.


Man charged with murder over death of 28-year-old woman

Man charged with murder over death of 28-year-old woman

Man charged with murder over death of 28-year-old woman

18 December 2022

Liam Taylor, 37, was charged with the murder of Ailish Walsh in Hackney.


Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

18 December 2022

The Government is being asked to outline a series of decision points between now and 2050 that will set out in practical terms the role of hydrogen.


Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

18 December 2022

Irene Allen died on December 11 after she was involved in a road traffic collision in Bury on December 6.


Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

18 December 2022

West Midlands Police began a search of the address on Clarence Road, Handsworth, last week.


In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

18 December 2022

Santa suits and woolly coats kept the dachsunds warm in the snow of Hyde Park in London.


UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

18 December 2022

There have been fears of pressure on the electricity grid if imports from Europe dry up amid a squeeze on global energy supplies.


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