EastEnders' Danniella Westbrook leaves UK behind for 'happiness' Danniella said it was "time to say goodbye" Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022
Government extends ‘generation buy’ mortgage guarantee Scheme to help first-time buyers on to property ladder has been used by more than 24,000 households across UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
John Barrowman cancels 2023 tour after slow ticket sales amid 'hardest' few years' ever John Barrowman has announced that his upcoming UK tour – scheduled for February next year – has been cancelled, with the actor saying that he is 'devastated' by the news this afternoon Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Dogs Trust received 50,000 requests to take in unwanted family dogs in 2022 And there are another 1,000 dogs waiting to be surrendered to the charity right now Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022
Jeremy Clarkson 'horrified' at response to Meghan Markle column described as 'vile', but does not apologise It comes after more than 6,000 complaints were lodged to the UK's press regulator over Clarkson's newspaper column where he said he hated Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, comparing his hatred to serial killer Rose West. ABC News · Dec 19, 2022
Moldova intel chief: Russia could aim for breakaway region Moldova’s national intelligence agency says Russia could launch a new offensive next year with an aim to “create a land corridor” through southern Ukraine to the Moscow-backed breakaway region of Transnistria The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Christmas Day forecast reveals chances of snow on 25 December - OLD Christmas weekend promises unsettled and unpredictable weather The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Most dramatic stock moves of 2022 led by Meta’s nosedive From a little-known manufacturing firm’s 13,000% rally in its US stock-market debut to a flash crash across Nordic stocks, there was no shortage of dramatic moments that consumed equity investors’ focus in 2022. Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022
Suella Braverman insists Rwanda deportation policy is ‘humane’ but is unable to give start date Asylum seeker selected for first Rwanda flight tells The Independent he is ‘shocked and terrified’ by High Court ruling The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Address issues at home before criticising Qatar over World Cup Letters: Steve Tombs highlights the poor response to work-related deaths in the UK, while Christopher Bertram says holding the event in Qatar allowed many fans from Africa to attend, which would not have been possible in a European country The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
Over half of UK airports have complete smoking and vaping ban after security Nearly two-thirds of nicotine users feel anxious about airport rules around smoking and vaping - with over a quarter avoiding flying altogether as a result Wales Online · Dec 19, 2022
NI £600 energy support payment details explained including how you will be paid A rundown of what we know so far about the much-delayed support scheme and how it will operate Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022
Edinburgh weather: Met Office issues white Christmas verdict with festive forecast The Met Office has issued an update for the weather forecast for Edinburgh for the days leading up to Christmas. This comes as the UK emerges out of a cold snap. Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022
Fears Belarus could be pulled into Ukraine war as Putin meets Lukashenko Kremlin rails against ‘stupid and unfounded fabrications’ that Moscow wants Minsk to join the Ukraine war The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 Flood warnings in place for 65 UK areas as cold snap ends and the snow finally melts The sudden thaw is set to cause havoc across the country as the Environment Agency has put out 12 flood warnings and 42 flood alerts for the nation
Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022 UK Government to sue Michelle Mone-linked firm over covid PPE deal The Government has issued civil legal proceedings against PPE Medpro, a firm at the centre of a row over the supply of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Reservist role could be stepped up for some crises, says ‘resilience’ report The proposal is one of many in a new report to re-think and reform the UK’s response to crises.
TechRadar · Dec 19, 2022 Every Roger Moore James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best He headlined more official Bond movies than anyone – but which one was Roger Moore's best 007 film?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 Sunak’s review of aid for Ukraine suggests cracks appearing in UK policy The PM seems unwilling to deliver the big uplift in military help Kyiv needs to get ready for a possible Russian offensive
Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022 UK Border Force strike dates, Christmas travel advice and what Manchester Airport have told passengers Everything you need to know about Border Force industrial action
Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022 Government confirms £400 energy support payment for 900,000 more UK households Care home residents and people living in park homes will be among those eligible for the support from January, while an extra £200 Alternative Fuel Payment has also been confirmed
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 TUI, British Airways and Ryanair have strict rules about Christmas crackers on flights British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas all allow Christmas crackers but have different rules about how they're brought on, while Ryanair and Aer Lingus have upright bans
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 Staffing crisis in NHS made worse by Brexit, report finds THE impact of Brexit has added to the staffing crisis in the NHS, according to the findings of a new report.
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022 Why ambulance workers in England and Wales are going on strike Emergency service workers are set to strike on December 21 2022, to demand better pay. The strike action is happening as the UK is witnessing the worst ambulance handover delays on record. Thousands of patients are having to wait outside AEs up and down the country in the back of…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 Equalities minister meets Scottish counterpart amid threat to gender reform bill SOCIAL Justice Secretary Shona Robison has told UK equalities minister Kemi Badenoch that gender recognition is a devolved matter at a virtual…