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Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

Pay inequalities remain constant, research suggests

17 December 2023

The difference in median pay between chief executives and other employees in the FTSE 350 was 57:1 last year.


Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

Refugee picture aims to ‘reshape narrative and counter negative rhetoric’

17 December 2023

The image has been released to coincide with International Migrants’ Day on Monday.


Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

Drivers warned to expect ‘daily delays’ as 21m leisure trips planned

17 December 2023

Getaway traffic will climb slowly at the start of the week before surging on Friday, the RAC said.


Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

Government to face court action over development of Rosebank oil field

17 December 2023

Campaigners Uplift and Greenpeace have said approval of the field goes against the UK’s net-zero plans and will harm marine wildlife.


Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

Clinicians urged to move away from ‘doctor knows best’ view

17 December 2023

Researchers surveyed patients with neuropsychiatric lupus, which they said is challenging to diagnose.


MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

MP in bid to ensure home Test cricket matches are shown on free-to-air TV

17 December 2023

The proposed change is also aimed at Six Nations rugby matches involving home countries.


Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

Cameron adds to growing pressure on Israel with ‘sustainable ceasefire’ call

17 December 2023

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said the goal must be a lasting peace in the escalating Gaza conflict.


Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

Amber rain warning extended as public transport services face disruption

17 December 2023

Scotrail and CalMac have announced a number of cancellations while the Amber weather warning has been extended until Monday morning.


Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

Alex Batty spends first night back in UK for more than six years

17 December 2023

The 17-year-old did not return from a pre-arranged trip there when he was 11, but set foot in the UK for the first time in six years on Saturday.


First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

First church blessings for same-sex couples hailed as ‘quite a moment’

17 December 2023

The move is a divisive one for the church with some members feeling it goes too far and others saying it does not go far enough.


Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

Alex Batty returns to UK after being missing abroad for six years

16 December 2023

The 17-year-old was found by chiropody student Fabien Accidini while walking alone near Toulouse in the early hours of Wednesday.


Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

Ellie Leach becomes youngest celebrity to win Strictly Come Dancing

16 December 2023

The soap star and her dance partner Vito Coppola won the show’s glitterball trophy.


Skaters take over London streets wearing Santa outfits to provide festive cheer

Skaters take over London streets wearing Santa outfits to provide festive cheer

Skaters take over London streets wearing Santa outfits to provide festive cheer

16 December 2023

The event took place on Saturday afternoon.


Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

Catholic cardinal condemns ‘seemingly deliberate’ sniper attack at Gaza church

16 December 2023

Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has said that her relatives are among the Christians who have sought shelter in the Holy Family Church complex.


Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

Sustainable ceasefire needed in Gaza conflict, says Foreign Secretary

16 December 2023

Lord Cameron and the German Foreign Affairs minister Annalena Baerbock have jointly called for a sustainable ceasefire.


School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

School suspensions hit record high last autumn term, study says

16 December 2023

Nearly 250,000 suspensions were recorded last autumn, the Centre for Social Justice said.


Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

Baker goes viral on TikTok after making cottage from The Holiday into cake

16 December 2023

Bridie West from Brentwood has sold the cake to one of her customers who intends to use it as a Christmas decoration.


40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

40 years on, Harrods bombing survivor says victims ‘suffered in silence’

16 December 2023

Mina Jadeja was seriously injured in the 1983 attack which killed six people.


Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

Car carrying Delia Smith hit with beer can as it arrives for football derby

16 December 2023

She was being to driven to a game between Norwich City, of whom she is a fan, and rivals Ipswich Town.


Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan

16 December 2023

During a trip to Rome Mr Sunak met Italian prime minster Giorgia Meloni, with whom he has developed a strong partnership.


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