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Three men jailed for attempted murder after children shot in playground

Three men jailed for attempted murder after children shot in playground

Three men jailed for attempted murder after children shot in playground

20 December 2023

Kian Durnin, Martino De-Sousa and Tireq McIntosh were sentenced to 23 years each for their roles in the incident in Wolverhampton in May.


Patients could be forced to spend Christmas in hospital due to strikes – Atkins

Patients could be forced to spend Christmas in hospital due to strikes – Atkins

Patients could be forced to spend Christmas in hospital due to strikes – Atkins

20 December 2023

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins warned that patients could be left ‘stranded’ over the festive period.


Energy bills set to fall by £270 from April, new forecast suggests

Energy bills set to fall by £270 from April, new forecast suggests

Energy bills set to fall by £270 from April, new forecast suggests

20 December 2023

Bills could remain lower until the end of next year according to the forecast, which is still highly uncertain.


21 million euro cocaine haul seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

21 million euro cocaine haul seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

21 million euro cocaine haul seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

20 December 2023

Gardai said the Maltese vessel had arrived in the port of Foynes from Canada.


Protest group opposed to new Sizewell nuclear plant loses appeal

Protest group opposed to new Sizewell nuclear plant loses appeal

Protest group opposed to new Sizewell nuclear plant loses appeal

20 December 2023

Together Against Sizewell C objects to a decision, made in 2022 by then business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, to give the development the green light.


US airwoman accused of causing death by careless driving weeps in court

US airwoman accused of causing death by careless driving weeps in court

US airwoman accused of causing death by careless driving weeps in court

20 December 2023

Airman first class Mikayla Hayes was giving evidence at Norwich Crown Court.


Almost half of ‘harmful’ gamblers have spent Christmas money on habit – survey

Almost half of ‘harmful’ gamblers have spent Christmas money on habit – survey

Almost half of ‘harmful’ gamblers have spent Christmas money on habit – survey

20 December 2023

Half of those gambling at harmful levels say they are more likely to feel anxious or depressed in the run-up to Christmas, GamCare found.


What does the bigger-than-expected fall in inflation mean for me?

What does the bigger-than-expected fall in inflation mean for me?

What does the bigger-than-expected fall in inflation mean for me?

20 December 2023

November’s drop in inflation has increased speculation that the Bank of England will look to cut interest rates next spring.


Whole-life orders: Sentence that means criminals are likely to die behind bars

Whole-life orders: Sentence that means criminals are likely to die behind bars

Whole-life orders: Sentence that means criminals are likely to die behind bars

20 December 2023

More than 60 of the country’s most dangerous offenders have received the most severe sentence that can be passed in the UK.


Triple killer given whole-life order for ‘senseless’ murder of neighbour

Triple killer given whole-life order for ‘senseless’ murder of neighbour

Triple killer given whole-life order for ‘senseless’ murder of neighbour

20 December 2023

Pauline Quinn suffered 29 injuries, including a fractured skull, when she was murdered by Lawrence Bierton.


Frasers Group buys Matches Fashion for £52m

Frasers Group buys Matches Fashion for £52m

Frasers Group buys Matches Fashion for £52m

20 December 2023

The Sports Direct owner bought the online retail specialists from a subsidiary of private equity firm Apax Partners.


Ministers must assess behavioural changes linked to tax policy – economists

Ministers must assess behavioural changes linked to tax policy – economists

Ministers must assess behavioural changes linked to tax policy – economists

20 December 2023

The Scottish Fiscal Commission released its latest forecasts alongside the Budget.


More than half of UK families will have a ‘cutback Christmas’, Lib Dems say

More than half of UK families will have a ‘cutback Christmas’, Lib Dems say

More than half of UK families will have a ‘cutback Christmas’, Lib Dems say

20 December 2023

A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats suggests families are opting to buy fewer presents to save money because of the cost-of-living crisis.


Government sets ‘ambitious’ target to grow rail freight by 75%

Government sets ‘ambitious’ target to grow rail freight by 75%

Government sets ‘ambitious’ target to grow rail freight by 75%

20 December 2023

The Transport Secretary said setting a target for increasing the amount of goods moved by train would encourage more private sector investment.


Laurence Fox comments about Ava Evans tops Ofcom complaints list for 2023

Laurence Fox comments about Ava Evans tops Ofcom complaints list for 2023

Laurence Fox comments about Ava Evans tops Ofcom complaints list for 2023

20 December 2023

The incident beat Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh’s remarks made during ITV’s coverage of the King’s coronation to the top spot.


MPs call for cut to ‘bombardment’ of gambling ads in stadiums to shield children

MPs call for cut to ‘bombardment’ of gambling ads in stadiums to shield children

MPs call for cut to ‘bombardment’ of gambling ads in stadiums to shield children

20 December 2023

MPs warned that the removal of gambling sponsorship from Premier League shirts would not significantly reduce the volume of visible betting ads.


LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m

LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m

LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m

20 December 2023

Manchester-based LBG Media said it was performing well in the UK and Ireland despite profits dragging in Australia.


Storm Pia could disrupt Christmas travel plans with high winds across the UK

Storm Pia could disrupt Christmas travel plans with high winds across the UK

Storm Pia could disrupt Christmas travel plans with high winds across the UK

20 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland, Scotland, North Wales and northern England on Thursday.


Average UK house price was £3,000 lower in October than a year earlier

Average UK house price was £3,000 lower in October than a year earlier

Average UK house price was £3,000 lower in October than a year earlier

20 December 2023

House prices have fallen annually as private rental prices have increased at a record pace, according to Office for National Statistics figures.


Prince of Wales praises Mary Earps after BBC Sports Personality of the Year win

Prince of Wales praises Mary Earps after BBC Sports Personality of the Year win

Prince of Wales praises Mary Earps after BBC Sports Personality of the Year win

20 December 2023

William posted a message of congratulations on social media.


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