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Christmas gifts for four boys killed in fire will remain untouched, says father

Christmas gifts for four boys killed in fire will remain untouched, says father

Christmas gifts for four boys killed in fire will remain untouched, says father

23 December 2021

Brothers Kyson, Bryson, Leyton and Logan all died last week in a house fire in south London.


Chris Martin reveals end of 2025 will be Coldplay’s ‘last proper record’

Chris Martin reveals end of 2025 will be Coldplay’s ‘last proper record’

Chris Martin reveals end of 2025 will be Coldplay’s ‘last proper record’

23 December 2021

The rock band released their ninth studio album earlier this year, which went straight to number one in the UK album charts.


Starmer thanks key workers for ‘saving countless lives’ in Christmas message

Starmer thanks key workers for ‘saving countless lives’ in Christmas message

Starmer thanks key workers for ‘saving countless lives’ in Christmas message

23 December 2021

The Labour leader used his Christmas message to thank NHS staff for the vaccine rollout.


Night Tube strikes to continue until summer 2022

Night Tube strikes to continue until summer 2022

Night Tube strikes to continue until summer 2022

23 December 2021

Strike action has been carried out since the Night Tube was restarted during the last weekend in November.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

23 December 2021

Rates have increased week-on-week in 96% of areas.


Enforced closures ‘could back nightclubs into corner with no chance of survival’

Enforced closures ‘could back nightclubs into corner with no chance of survival’

Enforced closures ‘could back nightclubs into corner with no chance of survival’

23 December 2021

The Night Time Industries Association said the UK late-night economy has already ‘suffered enormous damage’.


NHS in danger of being ‘overwhelmed’ by Omicron surge, warns Sajid Javid

NHS in danger of being ‘overwhelmed’ by Omicron surge, warns Sajid Javid

NHS in danger of being ‘overwhelmed’ by Omicron surge, warns Sajid Javid

23 December 2021

The Health Secretary said data is being monitored ‘hour by hour’ despite further evidence the new strain causes less severe illness.


Stormont signs off on £40m support package for hospitality industry

Stormont signs off on £40m support package for hospitality industry

Stormont signs off on £40m support package for hospitality industry

23 December 2021

Grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 will be available for a sector that has been hit by the latest coronavirus restrictions.


Julian Assange’s lawyers begin process for Supreme Court Appeal

Julian Assange’s lawyers begin process for Supreme Court Appeal

Julian Assange’s lawyers begin process for Supreme Court Appeal

23 December 2021

An application to bring an appeal on his case was filed shortly after 11am on Thursday.


Liz Truss urges Russia to enter talks over troops at Ukrainian border

Liz Truss urges Russia to enter talks over troops at Ukrainian border

Liz Truss urges Russia to enter talks over troops at Ukrainian border

23 December 2021

The Foreign Secretary has warned Moscow that any incursion into its neighbour would be a ‘massive mistake’.


Booster rollout to carry on over Christmas with ‘jingle jab’ campaign

Booster rollout to carry on over Christmas with ‘jingle jab’ campaign

Booster rollout to carry on over Christmas with ‘jingle jab’ campaign

23 December 2021

It is part of efforts by NHS England to top-up protection against Omicron.


Omicron less likely to result in hospital admission – UK Health Security Agency

Omicron less likely to result in hospital admission – UK Health Security Agency

Omicron less likely to result in hospital admission – UK Health Security Agency

23 December 2021

However, the UKHSA warned that the new strain is more transmissible than previous variants such as Delta.


Children’s Christmas ruined after burglars steal every present in their home

Children’s Christmas ruined after burglars steal every present in their home

Children’s Christmas ruined after burglars steal every present in their home

23 December 2021

Nottinghamshire Police said inquiries were under way after the ‘incredibly sad’ break-in.


Man, 20, injured in antisemitic attack after Hanukkah display vandalised

Man, 20, injured in antisemitic attack after Hanukkah display vandalised

Man, 20, injured in antisemitic attack after Hanukkah display vandalised

23 December 2021

The Metropolitan Police say they are looking for a man in connection with the incident.


Take-up of extra doses of vaccine among over-40s in England by local authority

Take-up of extra doses of vaccine among over-40s in England by local authority

Take-up of extra doses of vaccine among over-40s in England by local authority

23 December 2021

The figures have been compiled by the PA news agency using NHS England data for vaccinations up to December 19 and population figures from the ONS.


More than six in 10 care home staff not recorded as receiving Covid booster

More than six in 10 care home staff not recorded as receiving Covid booster

More than six in 10 care home staff not recorded as receiving Covid booster

23 December 2021

Some 37.6% of staff in care homes for older residents and 33.5% of staff in homes for younger adults had received a booster as of December 19.


Inquiry urged after 4,800 devices used by Government staff go missing

Inquiry urged after 4,800 devices used by Government staff go missing

Inquiry urged after 4,800 devices used by Government staff go missing

23 December 2021

The stolen and lost laptops, phones, memory sticks and hard drives have disappeared since 2017


Ed Sheeran guitar raises £52,000 in charity raffle for school in his hometown

Ed Sheeran guitar raises £52,000 in charity raffle for school in his hometown

Ed Sheeran guitar raises £52,000 in charity raffle for school in his hometown

23 December 2021

The winner was hospital worker Kellie Myers from Ipswich, whose two sons Henry, 14, and Jacob, 13, are learning to play guitar.


Bumpy start to first Christmas getaway in two years

Bumpy start to first Christmas getaway in two years

Bumpy start to first Christmas getaway in two years

23 December 2021

Millions of people are embarking on trips to spend the festive period with friends and relatives.


Afghan refugee resettlement scheme to open in January

Afghan refugee resettlement scheme to open in January

Afghan refugee resettlement scheme to open in January

23 December 2021

An Afghan resettlement scheme, announced in August after the Taliban reclaimed Kabul, is set to open in January, the Home Office confirmed.


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