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Britain needs to ‘move on’ after ‘unprecedented’ cost-of-living support, PM says

Britain needs to ‘move on’ after ‘unprecedented’ cost-of-living support, PM says

Britain needs to ‘move on’ after ‘unprecedented’ cost-of-living support, PM says

19 December 2023

Rishi Sunak said he wanted to move away from the ‘high spending, high borrowing, and high tax approach’ seen during Covid and the energy crisis.


Joanna Parrish’s father says her killer’s wife ‘equally responsible’ for murder

Joanna Parrish’s father says her killer’s wife ‘equally responsible’ for murder

Joanna Parrish’s father says her killer’s wife ‘equally responsible’ for murder

19 December 2023

Roger Parrish spoke after Monique Olivier was found guilty of being complicit in Joanna Parrish’s murder, as well as two others.


Robison vows ‘robust’ defence of parliament after gender reform appeal scrapped

Robison vows ‘robust’ defence of parliament after gender reform appeal scrapped

Robison vows ‘robust’ defence of parliament after gender reform appeal scrapped

19 December 2023

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said the Scottish Government will continue to defend decisions made by the Scottish Parliament.


People urged to donate blood to NHS this Christmas

People urged to donate blood to NHS this Christmas

People urged to donate blood to NHS this Christmas

19 December 2023

There are currently appointments available at the 25 permanent blood donor centres across England.


Sunak facing by-election test after Peter Bone’s constituents back a recall

Sunak facing by-election test after Peter Bone’s constituents back a recall

Sunak facing by-election test after Peter Bone’s constituents back a recall

19 December 2023

North Northamptonshire Council confirmed the 10% threshold had been met during a six-week recall petition process.


Christmas shoppers warned by Cleverly to remain vigilant against terror threat

Christmas shoppers warned by Cleverly to remain vigilant against terror threat

Christmas shoppers warned by Cleverly to remain vigilant against terror threat

19 December 2023

The Home Secretary said people should go with their ‘instincts’ if they spot suspicious behaviour over the festive period.


Lord Cameron to make case for sustainable ceasefire during Middle East return

Lord Cameron to make case for sustainable ceasefire during Middle East return

Lord Cameron to make case for sustainable ceasefire during Middle East return

19 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary will visit Jordan and Egypt this week to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.


Cleverly ‘very confident’ Rwanda will abide by asylum deal terms

Cleverly ‘very confident’ Rwanda will abide by asylum deal terms

Cleverly ‘very confident’ Rwanda will abide by asylum deal terms

19 December 2023

The Home Secretary praises the ‘legal robustness’ of the plans.


Clarinet player performs at local railway station to curb his loneliness

Clarinet player performs at local railway station to curb his loneliness

Clarinet player performs at local railway station to curb his loneliness

19 December 2023

Philip Lowe, 79, also hopes to ‘bring comfort’ to commuters.


Scottish Government expected to drop legal fight over gender reform

Scottish Government expected to drop legal fight over gender reform

Scottish Government expected to drop legal fight over gender reform

19 December 2023

The Court of Session dismissed an appeal against Westminster’s decision to override MSPs and axe the Gender Self-Identification Bill last week.


Local councils given ‘fair’ funding deal after tax freeze – Robison

Local councils given ‘fair’ funding deal after tax freeze – Robison

Local councils given ‘fair’ funding deal after tax freeze – Robison

19 December 2023

The Scottish Government allocated £144 million to local authorities to compensate them.


Growing concern at rise of political extremism – Harris

Growing concern at rise of political extremism – Harris

Growing concern at rise of political extremism – Harris

19 December 2023

He was speaking after the burning of a disused hotel in Co Galway which had been earmarked for use by asylum seekers.


Met Police officer found guilty of stalking ex-girlfriend after split

Met Police officer found guilty of stalking ex-girlfriend after split

Met Police officer found guilty of stalking ex-girlfriend after split

19 December 2023

Pc Ben Bunsell was convicted of one count of stalking without fear, alarm or distress between June 23 and July 28 this year while off-duty.


No intelligence system would have predicted scale of Dublin riot – Garda chief

No intelligence system would have predicted scale of Dublin riot – Garda chief

No intelligence system would have predicted scale of Dublin riot – Garda chief

19 December 2023

Drew Harris made the comments as he appeared before Ireland’s Policing Authority for questioning over the events of November 23.


HMRC branded ‘disgrace’ by senior Tory over treatment of Kaye Adams

HMRC branded ‘disgrace’ by senior Tory over treatment of Kaye Adams

HMRC branded ‘disgrace’ by senior Tory over treatment of Kaye Adams

19 December 2023

The TV presenter won a drawn out legal case against the taxman over whether she was an employee or a self-employed contractor.


Calls for UK Parliament to recognise Santa’s contribution to Christmas

Calls for UK Parliament to recognise Santa’s contribution to Christmas

Calls for UK Parliament to recognise Santa’s contribution to Christmas

19 December 2023

A parliamentary motion tabled by SNP MPs notes that in Ireland Santa Claus is welcomed into Irish air space each year.


Strikes will lead to patients being ‘stranded’ in hospital over Christmas

Strikes will lead to patients being ‘stranded’ in hospital over Christmas

Strikes will lead to patients being ‘stranded’ in hospital over Christmas

19 December 2023

Leading health and patient organisations have issued a warning to the British Medical Association and Government.


Brexit a lesson on knee-jerk policy responses to migration – Micheal Martin

Brexit a lesson on knee-jerk policy responses to migration – Micheal Martin

Brexit a lesson on knee-jerk policy responses to migration – Micheal Martin

19 December 2023

The Irish deputy premier said that migration was a function of how the world was working or not working, and could not be prevented.


Sunak may have undermined trust with claims to have ‘reduced debt’ – watchdog

Sunak may have undermined trust with claims to have ‘reduced debt’ – watchdog

Sunak may have undermined trust with claims to have ‘reduced debt’ – watchdog

19 December 2023

The chair of the UK Statistics Authority criticised the Prime Minister’s claims last month that debt is falling.


Scottish child payment increase is ‘missed opportunity’ – campaigners

Scottish child payment increase is ‘missed opportunity’ – campaigners

Scottish child payment increase is ‘missed opportunity’ – campaigners

19 December 2023

The £1.70 increase was described as a ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.


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