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Ministers accused of squeezing police budgets over ageing cars

Ministers accused of squeezing police budgets over ageing cars

Ministers accused of squeezing police budgets over ageing cars

26 December 2022

Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Alistair Carmichael said car fleets ‘are not the place to cut corners’.


Energy customers faced unprecedented bills in 2022

Energy customers faced unprecedented bills in 2022

Energy customers faced unprecedented bills in 2022

26 December 2022

The Government was forced to intervene to protect people from serious economic harm as energy prices soared.


What the papers say – December 26

What the papers say – December 26

What the papers say – December 26

26 December 2022

The national mastheads splash on a royal debut and the possible end of NHS targets.


Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

Five banking and payment scams to watch out for in 2023

26 December 2022

Consumer group Which? is highlighting some scam trends to watch out for.


Report highlights costliest climate-related disasters in ‘devastating’ 2022

Report highlights costliest climate-related disasters in ‘devastating’ 2022

Report highlights costliest climate-related disasters in ‘devastating’ 2022

26 December 2022

The 10 most expensive storms, floods and drought each cost at least three billion US dollars in insured losses, a Christian Aid report shows.


HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’

HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’

HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’

26 December 2022

Chief executive Mark Thurston said a series of milestones were reached during the past 12 months.


Warning over mental health services without new cash injection

Warning over mental health services without new cash injection

Warning over mental health services without new cash injection

26 December 2022

Mental Health Network chief executive Sean Duggan also warned that the cost-of-living crisis could lead to another surge in people seeking treatment.


Boxing Day bargain-hunters warned of traffic jams amid rail strike

Boxing Day bargain-hunters warned of traffic jams amid rail strike

Boxing Day bargain-hunters warned of traffic jams amid rail strike

26 December 2022

The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel.


Supply chain issues and economic pressures made 2022 a tough year for tech firms

Supply chain issues and economic pressures made 2022 a tough year for tech firms

Supply chain issues and economic pressures made 2022 a tough year for tech firms

26 December 2022

Global economic issues and other factors saw the sector endure one of its toughest years.


UKHSA to stop publishing Covid modelling data in January

UKHSA to stop publishing Covid modelling data in January

UKHSA to stop publishing Covid modelling data in January

25 December 2022

The R range and growth rate for England had been published weekly during the height of the pandemic, and fortnightly since April this year.


Teenager charged with murder after 20-year-old woman dies in Liverpool

Teenager charged with murder after 20-year-old woman dies in Liverpool

Teenager charged with murder after 20-year-old woman dies in Liverpool

25 December 2022

Officers were called at about 4.40pm on Thursday to an address in Quarry Green, Northwood, where Courtney Boorne was found in a critical condition.


AI robot tackles tough topics in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

AI robot tackles tough topics in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

AI robot tackles tough topics in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

25 December 2022

The robot said humans have the ‘superpower’ to bring a little bit of joy to the world.


Pedestrian, 22, killed by police car on Christmas Eve was ‘cherished’ daughter

Pedestrian, 22, killed by police car on Christmas Eve was ‘cherished’ daughter

Pedestrian, 22, killed by police car on Christmas Eve was ‘cherished’ daughter

25 December 2022

Rachael Louise Moore’s family, in a statement issued through Merseyside Police, said she will be ‘greatly missed’.


Three fatal shootings which rocked Liverpool within a week earlier this year

Three fatal shootings which rocked Liverpool within a week earlier this year

Three fatal shootings which rocked Liverpool within a week earlier this year

25 December 2022

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot, Ashley Dale, 28, in Old Swan and Sam Rimmer, 22, in Dingle were killed between August 16 and 22.


Three injured in multi-vehicle crash

Three injured in multi-vehicle crash

Three injured in multi-vehicle crash

25 December 2022

The crash happened at around 1pm on Yard Coal Rise in Blackwood, Gwent.


Woman shot in head as she celebrated Christmas at Merseyside pub

Woman shot in head as she celebrated Christmas at Merseyside pub

Woman shot in head as she celebrated Christmas at Merseyside pub

25 December 2022

Police said they believe the gunman fired shots towards the front entrance of the building.


In Pictures: Polar plunges as plucky swimmers mark Christmas with a splash

In Pictures: Polar plunges as plucky swimmers mark Christmas with a splash

In Pictures: Polar plunges as plucky swimmers mark Christmas with a splash

25 December 2022

Chilly winter temperatures across the UK did not stop hundreds of people taking to lakes, ponds and the sea.


Prince George’s Christmas painting suggests he shares King’s artistic talent

Prince George’s Christmas painting suggests he shares King’s artistic talent

Prince George’s Christmas painting suggests he shares King’s artistic talent

25 December 2022

Both Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh have indulged their love of painting over the years.


Hotel guests evacuated due to Christmas Eve kitchen fire

Hotel guests evacuated due to Christmas Eve kitchen fire

Hotel guests evacuated due to Christmas Eve kitchen fire

25 December 2022

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fire engines were called to the Headland Hotel in Torquay just after 10pm on Saturday December 24.


Queen Consort guest-edited biggest-selling Country Life magazine of all time

Queen Consort guest-edited biggest-selling Country Life magazine of all time

Queen Consort guest-edited biggest-selling Country Life magazine of all time

25 December 2022

The edition, featuring a photograph of Camilla taken by the Princess of Wales, sold nearly 70,000 copies.


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