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Almost 300,000 over-50s on zero hours contracts – report

Almost 300,000 over-50s on zero hours contracts – report

Almost 300,000 over-50s on zero hours contracts – report

25 December 2022

The total has nearly doubled in just under 10 years, increasing from 149,000 in October-December 2013 to 296,000 in July-September 2022.


Miniature Paolozzi elephant to go on show after restoration

Miniature Paolozzi elephant to go on show after restoration

Miniature Paolozzi elephant to go on show after restoration

25 December 2022

The sculpture was created to help Nairn Floors promote its products in the 1970s.


Hundreds of suspected illegal fox hunts took place in UK over month, group says

Hundreds of suspected illegal fox hunts took place in UK over month, group says

Hundreds of suspected illegal fox hunts took place in UK over month, group says

25 December 2022

Figures from the League Against Cruel Sports show there were 303 incidents of hunt havoc and illegal hunting between November 1 and December 7.


Family and friends could play role in spotting dementia over Christmas period

Family and friends could play role in spotting dementia over Christmas period

Family and friends could play role in spotting dementia over Christmas period

25 December 2022

Forgetting names of relatives or putting the oven on for the Christmas turkey, as well as confusion in another environment could all be signs.


The wait goes on for the Online Safety Bill

The wait goes on for the Online Safety Bill

The wait goes on for the Online Safety Bill

25 December 2022

2022 has seen more delays to the long-promised internet safety laws.


King to celebrate Christmas alongside family at Sandringham

King to celebrate Christmas alongside family at Sandringham

King to celebrate Christmas alongside family at Sandringham

25 December 2022

Members of the royal family will attend at morning service together at St Mary Magdalene Church.


Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Queen’s example in Christmas message

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Queen’s example in Christmas message

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Queen’s example in Christmas message

24 December 2022

Justin Welby also spoke of the plight of people in South Sudan, Ukraine and those facing cost-of-living pressures.


Dog ‘started fire’ on Christmas Eve after accidentally turning hairdryer on

Dog ‘started fire’ on Christmas Eve after accidentally turning hairdryer on

Dog ‘started fire’ on Christmas Eve after accidentally turning hairdryer on

24 December 2022

Essex Fire Service said crews were called to Hockley on Saturday evening following reports of a smoke-filled house.


Glen Hansard calls out division over housing as Christmas Eve charity busk returns

Glen Hansard calls out division over housing as Christmas Eve charity busk returns

Glen Hansard calls out division over housing as Christmas Eve charity busk returns

24 December 2022

A Ukrainian carol, Fairytale Of New York and a medley of songs in a roaring finale marks the return of a very Dublin tradition.


George and Charlotte in full voice for Kate’s Christmas Eve carol service

George and Charlotte in full voice for Kate’s Christmas Eve carol service

George and Charlotte in full voice for Kate’s Christmas Eve carol service

24 December 2022

The service took place on December 15 but was aired on television on Saturday evening.


Strikes stall train services in Scotland over Christmas

Strikes stall train services in Scotland over Christmas

Strikes stall train services in Scotland over Christmas

24 December 2022

The industrial action by RMT union members at Network Rail is part of a long-running dispute over pay.


Meghan and Harry brand Sun apology over Clarkson column ‘PR stunt’

Meghan and Harry brand Sun apology over Clarkson column ‘PR stunt’

Meghan and Harry brand Sun apology over Clarkson column ‘PR stunt’

24 December 2022

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said Meghan had not been contacted by the newspaper to say sorry.


Christmas getaway appears smooth for Britain’s roads as travellers heed warnings

Christmas getaway appears smooth for Britain’s roads as travellers heed warnings

Christmas getaway appears smooth for Britain’s roads as travellers heed warnings

24 December 2022

It had been expected the knock-on effect of the railway workers strike would see added pressure on the road network.


Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

24 December 2022

The musician, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a core member of the band alongside Rollo and Sister Bliss.


Passengers face 48-hour delay and Christmas Day arrival at Heathrow

Passengers face 48-hour delay and Christmas Day arrival at Heathrow

Passengers face 48-hour delay and Christmas Day arrival at Heathrow

24 December 2022

Clare Kennett from West Sussex described the frustration of the long wait she and other passengers had to endure.


Four-year-old boy dies at Center Parcs

Four-year-old boy dies at Center Parcs

Four-year-old boy dies at Center Parcs

24 December 2022

Wiltshire Police said officers attended the leisure complex at Longleat in support of the South West Ambulance Service on Christmas Eve morning.


Number of Christmas Eve shoppers jumps to ‘unusual’ level amid rail strikes

Number of Christmas Eve shoppers jumps to ‘unusual’ level amid rail strikes

Number of Christmas Eve shoppers jumps to ‘unusual’ level amid rail strikes

24 December 2022

Footfall across all UK retail destinations up to 12 noon on Saturday was 9.2% higher than last week.


Pussy Riot release Ukraine war protest song and call for Putin to be tried

Pussy Riot release Ukraine war protest song and call for Putin to be tried

Pussy Riot release Ukraine war protest song and call for Putin to be tried

24 December 2022

The group is known for staging protests often against the actions taken by the Russian government and officials.


Rail passengers rush for last trains as services stop early amid strikes

Rail passengers rush for last trains as services stop early amid strikes

Rail passengers rush for last trains as services stop early amid strikes

24 December 2022

Pressure on the roads was expected to be raised due to industrial action on the railways.


Rishi Sunak criticised for asking homeless man if he ‘works in business’

Rishi Sunak criticised for asking homeless man if he ‘works in business’

Rishi Sunak criticised for asking homeless man if he ‘works in business’

24 December 2022

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner described clip as ‘excruciating’.


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