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More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

12 December 2021

Driving tests were prohibited during coronavirus lockdowns, leading to a backlog of candidates.


Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

12 December 2021

Detective Constable James Morrison, known as Jim, was murdered while chasing a suspected bag thief in 1991 and the killer has not been found.


2021: The year in review

2021: The year in review

2021: The year in review

12 December 2021

We look at the big events of the past 12 months.


Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

12 December 2021

Gabriela Beard drew Father Christmas delivering houses to homeless people, thanks to a gadget that makes them small enough to fit into his sack.


Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

12 December 2021

Estate agents have just 14 properties available per branch on average according to Rightmove, which is the lowest figure it has ever recorded.


Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

12 December 2021

The leader was finally able to get out around the country for the first time since he took on the job.


What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

12 December 2021

Boosters for under 40s, jabs for children and a Tory revolt all make headlines.


PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

12 December 2021

Downing Street said the Conservative Party leader had ‘briefly’ taken part ‘virtually’ in the quiz.


Covid-19 boosters for millions more as Omicron cases increase

Covid-19 boosters for millions more as Omicron cases increase

Covid-19 boosters for millions more as Omicron cases increase

12 December 2021

Everyone aged 30 to 39 in England can make an appointment for a booster from Monday.


DWP staff drank and ate takeaways ‘late into evening’ during Covid restrictions

DWP staff drank and ate takeaways ‘late into evening’ during Covid restrictions

DWP staff drank and ate takeaways ‘late into evening’ during Covid restrictions

11 December 2021

The department stressed there was ‘no party atmosphere’ and that Therese Coffey’s staff were working at the time.


Watchdog launches probe after man shot dead in incident with armed police

Watchdog launches probe after man shot dead in incident with armed police

Watchdog launches probe after man shot dead in incident with armed police

11 December 2021

The incident happened in Kensington on Saturday afternoon.


Open high street jab centres so Christmas shoppers can get boosters – Labour

Open high street jab centres so Christmas shoppers can get boosters – Labour

Open high street jab centres so Christmas shoppers can get boosters – Labour

11 December 2021

The shadow health secretary has urged ministers ‘pull out all the stops’ to meet the aim of offering boosters to all adults by the end of January.


Modelling suggests Omicron could see hospital admissions double previous peak

Modelling suggests Omicron could see hospital admissions double previous peak

Modelling suggests Omicron could see hospital admissions double previous peak

11 December 2021

Daily hospital admissions could reach more than 7000, according to a new study.


Man dies in incident involving firearms officers in Kensington

Man dies in incident involving firearms officers in Kensington

Man dies in incident involving firearms officers in Kensington

11 December 2021

Efforts are under way to confirm the man’s identity and to inform his next of kin.


Liz Truss pledges another £75m in aid to Afghanistan at G7 meeting

Liz Truss pledges another £75m in aid to Afghanistan at G7 meeting

Liz Truss pledges another £75m in aid to Afghanistan at G7 meeting

11 December 2021

The Foreign Secretary said the commitment would help save lives and ‘support stability in the region’.


Family of missing nurse assistant ‘desperately worried’

Family of missing nurse assistant ‘desperately worried’

Family of missing nurse assistant ‘desperately worried’

11 December 2021

Petra Srncova is believed to have disappeared on her way home from work on November 28.


Scottish Government considering introducing new Covid-19 restrictions next week

Scottish Government considering introducing new Covid-19 restrictions next week

Scottish Government considering introducing new Covid-19 restrictions next week

11 December 2021

Nicola Sturgeon is due to give a statement in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.


Significant uncertainty remains over Omicron – Professor

Significant uncertainty remains over Omicron – Professor

Significant uncertainty remains over Omicron – Professor

11 December 2021

A large wave of infections is projected for January.


PM facing largest rebellion of his premiership over Plan B Covid measures

PM facing largest rebellion of his premiership over Plan B Covid measures

PM facing largest rebellion of his premiership over Plan B Covid measures

11 December 2021

A host of former Cabinet ministers have criticised the introduction of further restrictions.


Conservatives select candidate for Southend West by-election

Conservatives select candidate for Southend West by-election

Conservatives select candidate for Southend West by-election

11 December 2021

The fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess deprived the constituency of its long-standing MP.


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