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Record-breaking premature baby girl home from hospital in time for Christmas

Record-breaking premature baby girl home from hospital in time for Christmas

Record-breaking premature baby girl home from hospital in time for Christmas

22 December 2023

Raina weighed 378g when she was born.


Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son appears in court

Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son appears in court

Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son appears in court

22 December 2023

Keziah Macharia, 41, was arrested at an address in east London where her son Kobi Dooley-Macharia had suffered knife injuries.


Thousands heading for festive dip will swim in sewage-dumped waters Lib Dems say

Thousands heading for festive dip will swim in sewage-dumped waters Lib Dems say

Thousands heading for festive dip will swim in sewage-dumped waters Lib Dems say

22 December 2023

Of 32 event locations analysed by the Liberal Democrats, there were almost 1,000 sewage spills last year.


Yousaf reiterates offer of help to mediate junior doctors strikes

Yousaf reiterates offer of help to mediate junior doctors strikes

Yousaf reiterates offer of help to mediate junior doctors strikes

22 December 2023

Junior doctors in England are due back to work on Saturday.


Recession warning puts another Sunak pledge at risk

Recession warning puts another Sunak pledge at risk

Recession warning puts another Sunak pledge at risk

22 December 2023

The Prime Minister looks in danger of only meeting one of his five pledges for 2023.


Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son in east London

Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son in east London

Woman charged with murder of four-year-old son in east London

22 December 2023

Kobi Dooley-Macharia was found with knife injuries at an address in Hackney.


Christmas travel disruption as motorways close and rail travellers face delays

Christmas travel disruption as motorways close and rail travellers face delays

Christmas travel disruption as motorways close and rail travellers face delays

22 December 2023

The Port of Dover in Kent said it is taking about 90 minutes to process cars with pre-booked tickets.


PA photographers choose their top pictures of 2023

PA photographers choose their top pictures of 2023

PA photographers choose their top pictures of 2023

22 December 2023

It has been a huge year for those behind the lens.


UK economy at risk of recession after surprise third quarter decline

UK economy at risk of recession after surprise third quarter decline

UK economy at risk of recession after surprise third quarter decline

22 December 2023

Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by a revised 0.1% against the zero growth initially estimated, official figures showed.


London Underground staff plan rolling week of strikes in January

London Underground staff plan rolling week of strikes in January

London Underground staff plan rolling week of strikes in January

22 December 2023

Action by RMT workers will begin on January 5.


British pubs and theatres ‘saved’ by £25m rescue package, Government says

British pubs and theatres ‘saved’ by £25m rescue package, Government says

British pubs and theatres ‘saved’ by £25m rescue package, Government says

22 December 2023

The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is among 70 buildings that will benefit from the fund.


Black Friday deals drive jump in UK retail sales

Black Friday deals drive jump in UK retail sales

Black Friday deals drive jump in UK retail sales

22 December 2023

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that retail sales volumes increased by 1.3% in November.


UK economy performs worse than initial estimates in last two quarters

UK economy performs worse than initial estimates in last two quarters

UK economy performs worse than initial estimates in last two quarters

22 December 2023

Gross domestic product fell between July and September and showed no growth between April and June, the Office for National Statistics said.


What the papers say – December 22

What the papers say – December 22

What the papers say – December 22

22 December 2023

A variety of stories make up the UK’s front pages at the end of the working week.


Some festive chocolate boxes cost at least 50% more than last year, Which? finds

Some festive chocolate boxes cost at least 50% more than last year, Which? finds

Some festive chocolate boxes cost at least 50% more than last year, Which? finds

22 December 2023

The increasing cost of key ingredients, including cocoa and sugar, have been largely to blame for prices of confectionery soaring.


The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

22 December 2023

The Venerable Tricia Hillas said MPs find the prayerful start to be a ‘really significant’ time before the ‘hustle and bustle’ begins.


Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

22 December 2023

Translink said none of its bus or train services would operate on Friday due to industrial action, and full timetables would resume on Saturday.


JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

22 December 2023

Around £550 million has been raised for 20,000 charities.


No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

22 December 2023

Tricia Hillas said she will be ‘feet-up, comfortably watching the Doctor Who special’ after taking part in services at Westminster Abbey.


Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

22 December 2023

An unexpected strike of Eurotunnel French site staff on Thursday led to widespread disruption before it came to end in the evening.


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