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Stalled energy payments will be made in Northern Ireland this winter, Sunak vows

Stalled energy payments will be made in Northern Ireland this winter, Sunak vows

Stalled energy payments will be made in Northern Ireland this winter, Sunak vows

16 December 2022

The lack of clarity on when householders will receive £600 in energy support has created a political furore in the region.


Employment falls in private sector for first time in two years, report finds

Employment falls in private sector for first time in two years, report finds

Employment falls in private sector for first time in two years, report finds

16 December 2022

A new survey found that there has been a reduction in headcounts so far this month.


More than a quarter of people ‘expect to start 2023 in debt’

More than a quarter of people ‘expect to start 2023 in debt’

More than a quarter of people ‘expect to start 2023 in debt’

16 December 2022

On average, people expect that it will take 21 months to pay back what they owe, according to Tesco Bank.


Fresh strike causes more misery for rail passengers as bitter dispute continues

Fresh strike causes more misery for rail passengers as bitter dispute continues

Fresh strike causes more misery for rail passengers as bitter dispute continues

16 December 2022

Talks between the leader of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), train company employers and Rail Minister Huw Merriman on Thursday failed.


Sunak working ‘flat out’ to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland

Sunak working ‘flat out’ to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland

Sunak working ‘flat out’ to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland

16 December 2022

The Prime Minister pledged to resolve issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol during a visit to a Belfast shipyard.


Games Workshop agrees Warhammer film and TV deal with Amazon

Games Workshop agrees Warhammer film and TV deal with Amazon

Games Workshop agrees Warhammer film and TV deal with Amazon

16 December 2022

Amazon will start holding talks with writers over the project, which will initially involve developing the Warhammer 40,000 universe.


Anti-social use of e-scooters seen by most people – study

Anti-social use of e-scooters seen by most people – study

Anti-social use of e-scooters seen by most people – study

16 December 2022

More than 3,600 residents in England were surveyed about e-scooters in 10 areas hosting trials of rental schemes.


Spending on non-essentials ‘rose in November as shoppers prepared for Christmas’

Spending on non-essentials ‘rose in November as shoppers prepared for Christmas’

Spending on non-essentials ‘rose in November as shoppers prepared for Christmas’

16 December 2022

Strong Black Friday sales helped to push up discretionary spending, Nationwide Building Society said.


Trains grind to a halt again and nurses warn of escalating strike action

Trains grind to a halt again and nurses warn of escalating strike action

Trains grind to a halt again and nurses warn of escalating strike action

16 December 2022

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union were staging another 48-hour walkout.


Mecca Bingo owner Rank warns over sliding profits

Mecca Bingo owner Rank warns over sliding profits

Mecca Bingo owner Rank warns over sliding profits

16 December 2022

The company saw shares slide in early trading on Friday after it told investors that profits are set to drop by more than half.


Amber weather warning in force as snow brings travel disruption

Amber weather warning in force as snow brings travel disruption

Amber weather warning in force as snow brings travel disruption

16 December 2022

The Met Office warned that 5cm-10cm could accumulate in some places in two to three hours, and some areas could see power cuts.


Four critically injured in ‘crowd crush’ at Brixton Academy Asake gig

Four critically injured in ‘crowd crush’ at Brixton Academy Asake gig

Four critically injured in ‘crowd crush’ at Brixton Academy Asake gig

16 December 2022

Police said they are urgently investigating what happened in the ‘extremely upsetting incident’.


Black Friday and Christmas shopping fail to lift retail sales in November

Black Friday and Christmas shopping fail to lift retail sales in November

Black Friday and Christmas shopping fail to lift retail sales in November

16 December 2022

The Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volumes dropped by 0.4% last month, following a rise of 0.9% in October.


Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

16 December 2022

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.


Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

Papers react with anger as ‘Sussexes declare war’ on royal family

16 December 2022

Harry made various damaging claims against his brother, the Prince of Wales, in the final volume of his controversial series.


Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

Four people critical after suspected crowd crush at Brixton O2 Academy

16 December 2022

Met Police gold commander Ade Adelekan described the incident as ‘extremely distressing’.


Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

16 December 2022

New MP Andrew Western claimed the result showed that labour were ready to govern


Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

Louise Thompson hails NHS nurses as ‘champs’ amid national strike action

16 December 2022

The Made In Chelsea star, 32, said the Government needed to act to improve conditions for nursing staff.


What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

16 December 2022

A display of kindness from striking nurses features among Friday’s front pages.


Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

Labour secures comfortable win in Stretford and Urmston

16 December 2022

Andrew Western is Labour’s newest MP after a landslide win in the Greater Manchester seat.


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