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Minister defends Sunak language on migrants after Rome speech

Minister defends Sunak language on migrants after Rome speech

Minister defends Sunak language on migrants after Rome speech

17 December 2023

Rishi Sunak was ‘absolutely right’ to warn that illegal migration could ‘overwhelm’ European states, the Deputy Prime Minister has said.


Mone: Lying over PPE contract links ‘not a crime’

Mone: Lying over PPE contract links ‘not a crime’

Mone: Lying over PPE contract links ‘not a crime’

17 December 2023

Baroness Mone admitted she did not tell the truth about her links to Medpro, but insisted that she and her husband have ‘no case to answer’.


Nike learned lesson over World Cup shirt furore, Lioness Mary Earps says

Nike learned lesson over World Cup shirt furore, Lioness Mary Earps says

Nike learned lesson over World Cup shirt furore, Lioness Mary Earps says

17 December 2023

The sports brand released a replica of her green long-sleeved shirt after initially not doing so.


Shetland’s SaxaVord spaceport cleared for vertical rocket launches

Shetland’s SaxaVord spaceport cleared for vertical rocket launches

Shetland’s SaxaVord spaceport cleared for vertical rocket launches

17 December 2023

SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has been granted the licence by the Civil Aviation Authority.


Monzo data shows spike in Netflix subscriptions after password-sharing crackdown

Monzo data shows spike in Netflix subscriptions after password-sharing crackdown

Monzo data shows spike in Netflix subscriptions after password-sharing crackdown

17 December 2023

Monzo’s yearly spending data sheds a light on the shopping habits of its more than eight million customers in Britain.


Baroness Mone said she stands to benefit from PPE contract

Baroness Mone said she stands to benefit from PPE contract

Baroness Mone said she stands to benefit from PPE contract

17 December 2023

She told the BBC she is a beneficiary of her husband Doug Barrowman’s financial trusts, which hold around £60m of profit from the Covid-19 deal.


What the papers say – December 17

What the papers say – December 17

What the papers say – December 17

17 December 2023

Here are the stories making the headlines today.


Divided public means climate change risks becoming ‘wedge issue’, poll suggests

Divided public means climate change risks becoming ‘wedge issue’, poll suggests

Divided public means climate change risks becoming ‘wedge issue’, poll suggests

17 December 2023

The public is split on whether the Prime Minister was right to row back on key net zero commitments.


Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

17 December 2023

The difference in median pay between chief executives and other employees in the FTSE 350 was 57:1 last year.


Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

17 December 2023

The image has been released to coincide with International Migrants’ Day on Monday.


Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

17 December 2023

Getaway traffic will climb slowly at the start of the week before surging on Friday, the RAC said.


Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

17 December 2023

Campaigners Uplift and Greenpeace have said approval of the field goes against the UK’s net-zero plans and will harm marine wildlife.


Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

17 December 2023

Researchers surveyed patients with neuropsychiatric lupus, which they said is challenging to diagnose.


MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

17 December 2023

The proposed change is also aimed at Six Nations rugby matches involving home countries.


Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

17 December 2023

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said the goal must be a lasting peace in the escalating Gaza conflict.


Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

17 December 2023

Scotrail and CalMac have announced a number of cancellations while the Amber weather warning has been extended until Monday morning.


Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

17 December 2023

The 17-year-old did not return from a pre-arranged trip there when he was 11, but set foot in the UK for the first time in six years on Saturday.


First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

17 December 2023

The move is a divisive one for the church with some members feeling it goes too far and others saying it does not go far enough.


Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

16 December 2023

The 17-year-old was found by chiropody student Fabien Accidini while walking alone near Toulouse in the early hours of Wednesday.


Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

16 December 2023

The soap star and her dance partner Vito Coppola won the show’s glitterball trophy.


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