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Diana’s ex-butler Paul Burrell receives apology and damages over phone hacking

Diana’s ex-butler Paul Burrell receives apology and damages over phone hacking

Diana’s ex-butler Paul Burrell receives apology and damages over phone hacking

20 December 2022

Lawyers for the former royal butler said Mirror Group Newspapers had also accepted liability for the unlawful acts of private investigators.


Jeremy Clarkson Sun column becomes Ipso’s most complained-about article

Jeremy Clarkson Sun column becomes Ipso’s most complained-about article

Jeremy Clarkson Sun column becomes Ipso’s most complained-about article

20 December 2022

Ipso said the piece, which was removed from The Sun’s website on Monday, had received more than 20,800 complaints as of 5pm on Tuesday.


Tory MP Andrew Bridgen fails in appeal against recommended lobbying suspension

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen fails in appeal against recommended lobbying suspension

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen fails in appeal against recommended lobbying suspension

20 December 2022

An independent panel dismissed his appeal ‘on all grounds’ and said his punishment could have been harsher.


Primal Scream and Charlatans keyboardist Martin Duffy dies aged 55

Primal Scream and Charlatans keyboardist Martin Duffy dies aged 55

Primal Scream and Charlatans keyboardist Martin Duffy dies aged 55

20 December 2022

He also worked with Oasis, The Chemical Brothers and Beth Orton.


Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike

Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike

Rail services to be crippled for a week as train drivers announce fresh strike

20 December 2022

Members of the Aslef union will walk out on January 5, with the RMT planning strikes on January 3, 4, 6 and 7.


Body of baby found at recycling centre was likely in household bin – police

Body of baby found at recycling centre was likely in household bin – police

Body of baby found at recycling centre was likely in household bin – police

20 December 2022

The infant, named Gabriel by medical staff, was discovered at the site in Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, on November 29.


Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland

Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland

Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland

20 December 2022

It is the second 12-hour strike action by the Royal College of Nursing over pay and safe staffing levels.


Avoid ‘risky activities’ on ambulance strike day, says health minister

Avoid ‘risky activities’ on ambulance strike day, says health minister

Avoid ‘risky activities’ on ambulance strike day, says health minister

20 December 2022

However, Will Quince did not offer examples of what might be defined as risky behaviour.


More than 60 MPs write to The Sun editor condemning Jeremy Clarkson article

More than 60 MPs write to The Sun editor condemning Jeremy Clarkson article

More than 60 MPs write to The Sun editor condemning Jeremy Clarkson article

20 December 2022

The cross-party group said the former Top Gear presenter’s ‘hateful’ article had contributed to an ‘unacceptable climate of hatred and violence’.


Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed

Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed

Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed

20 December 2022

The annual study ranking the streets with the most expensive average house prices was compiled by Halifax.


Woman charged with murder of two boys, aged 2 and 5

Woman charged with murder of two boys, aged 2 and 5

Woman charged with murder of two boys, aged 2 and 5

20 December 2022

Kara Alexander, of Cornwallis Road, Dagenham, will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Couple planning their wedding after £1 million lottery win

Couple planning their wedding after £1 million lottery win

Couple planning their wedding after £1 million lottery win

20 December 2022

Ellie Land and Karl Ward say they have no plans to stop working.


Liz Hurley among British Airways passengers hit by Christmas flight delays

Liz Hurley among British Airways passengers hit by Christmas flight delays

Liz Hurley among British Airways passengers hit by Christmas flight delays

20 December 2022

The airline said its operations were hit by a technical issue which has since been resolved.


King Charles III banknote designs unveiled

King Charles III banknote designs unveiled

King Charles III banknote designs unveiled

20 December 2022

The notes will enter circulation by mid-2024 but existing ones featuring Queen Elizabeth II will still be accepted as legal tender.


Ryanair agrees four-year pay deal with Irish pilots

Ryanair agrees four-year pay deal with Irish pilots

Ryanair agrees four-year pay deal with Irish pilots

20 December 2022

The Ireland-based airline had spent months in discussions with the Forsa union over a long-term pay deal.


Strikes: Nurses’ union leader urges Government to ‘do the decent thing’

Strikes: Nurses’ union leader urges Government to ‘do the decent thing’

Strikes: Nurses’ union leader urges Government to ‘do the decent thing’

20 December 2022

The RCN has asked for a 5% above-inflation pay rise but Health Secretary Steve Barclay has declined to discuss pay when meeting union officials.


The Specials’ Terry Hall remembered for ‘remarkable music and profound humanity’

The Specials’ Terry Hall remembered for ‘remarkable music and profound humanity’

The Specials’ Terry Hall remembered for ‘remarkable music and profound humanity’

20 December 2022

The pioneering ska singer’s death was announced by the band on Monday.


TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 computer system meltdown

TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 computer system meltdown

TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 computer system meltdown

20 December 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority hit the bank with the penalty for ‘widespread’ failures over the IT upgrade.


Mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers extended for 12 months

Mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers extended for 12 months

Mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers extended for 12 months

20 December 2022

The programme is aimed to help creditworthy households who are struggling to save for higher mortgage deposits get on the housing ladder.


What the papers say – December 20

What the papers say – December 20

What the papers say – December 20

20 December 2022

The war-of-words over strike action continues on Tuesday’s front pages.


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