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Major increase in young people spending Christmas Day alone in UK

People aged 21-34 who will spend holiday on their own this year up ninefold compared with 1969, study finds

The Guardian - UK

More than 10,000 members of UK armed forces ‘not medically deployable’

Answer to written parliamentary question reveals Ministry of Defence figures showing 13,522 are not fit to fight

The Guardian - UK

"David wasn’t going to do the show, and his mum said, ‘No, you HAVE to work with Bing Crosby!’ She was a fan": The story of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's Little Drummer Boy

A schmaltzy TV special did not seem the most likely vehicle for a hit Christmas single, but this 1977 collaboration between David Bowie and Bing Crosby yielded an enduring classic that cuts across the generational divide

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Syrian family left in limbo over Christmas as UK halts asylum claims

Decisions on fate of 6,500 Syrian asylum seekers suspended amid push to repatriate refugees after fall of regime

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Dazzling displays spread Christmas joy

Across the UK, people celebrated the festive season by decorating Christmas trees and putting up beautiful lights.

The Independent UK

The most whimsical hotel Christmas trees around the world

We round up the best hotel Christmas tree collaborations of the year, from an abstract take in Madrid to a heritage-rooted installation in Amsterdam

Wallpaper

UK has no credible plan to mobilise volunteers in event of war, ex-defence minister admits – as it happened

Comments from James Heappey come as MoD reveals more than 10,000 UK troops are not fit to serve

The Guardian - UK

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UK housebuilder Vistry’s shares plunge as it issues third profit warning

Business, relegated from the FTSE 100 share index this week, blames delays at developments

The Guardian - UK

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warn alliance’s frontline leaders

Leaders of Finland, Latvia and Estonia tell The Independent that Ukraine’s victory over Russia is vital to the defence of a poorly armed Europe

The Independent UK

How to watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Finale 2024 from anywhere: Stream it free online

The Gavin & Stacey Christmas Finale is absolutely unmissable for fans of the show, and to be sure you don't miss a moment of the action, here's how to watch it from anywhere.

Woman & Home

The best outdoor Christmas and New Year swims in the UK: find your nearest cold-water plunge

Boost endorphins, beat a hangover and commune with your outdoor tribe: here are the best outdoor swims in the UK taking place over the Christmas period

Advnture

Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art

Exhibition in Bristol, the city of her birth, celebrates Paule Vézelay whose ascent was stymied by sexism and war

The Guardian - UK

How to watch King Charles's Christmas speech 2024: When is it on, what channels and is it pre-recorded?

Here's how to watch King Charles's Christmas speech where you are as we look forward to the monarch's annual festive message

Woman & Home

Tuesday briefing: What Reform UK might get from Elon Musk’s $100m – and what he might want in return

In today’s newsletter: With rumours of the political party courting a game-changing investment, people are asking not only what they might do with the money, but what the tech titan might get in return

The Guardian - UK

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Prepayment meters could cost UK households third of income in winter

Resolution Foundation says higher prices and cold weather will hit poorer households hardest

The Independent UK

The hottest new hotel openings in the UK and Ireland for 2025

Exciting new properties are popping up in both city and countryside, including a motel-meets-diner in Manchester, a wellness-focused brand in London and a Cotswolds manor getting a glow-up. Hotels expert Ianthe Butt rounds up the best

The National (Scotland)

From child poverty to Gaza – Scottish parties issue Christmas Eve messages

The Scottish Government’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Minister has said in his Christmas message ...

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5 Hidden Risks of Skipping Your Annual Boiler Service in the UK

Boilers are an important part of households in the UK. They make winters much easier by providing the required warmth in the homes. To keep the boilers working correctly, you need to service them regularly, at least annually. If boiler service is ignored, it could cause many hidden risks.

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Evening Standard

London aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of UK charities, has raised £37.5 million since October

The Independent UK

British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of UK charities, has raised £37.5 million since October.

The Independent UK

It’s difficult to feel festive, say Ukrainians marking third Christmas in UK

Many Ukrainian refugees are marking their third festive period away from home since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

The Independent UK

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has launched the consultation to ask for views from industry

TechRadar

How to watch Royal Carols: Together at Christmas 2024 online – stream carol concert from Westminster Abbey

Paloma Faith, Gergory Porter and more perform at Kate Middleton's annual carol service. Here's how to watch Royal Carols: Together at Christmas 2024 online anywhere.

The Independent UK

Two men who smuggled half a tonne of cocaine into UK jailed

Men caught after being spotted shining torch out to sea while smuggling 524kg of cocaine on an inflatable boat

Space

How to watch 'Doctor Who' Christmas special: Stream 'Joy to the World' online and from anywhere

The Doctor checks in to a very unusual hotel – here's how to watch "Doctor Who" Christmas special "Joy to the World" online on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney Plus in the US.

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