15 children have now died from Strep A so far this winter in Britain Health officials have issued an update on the bacterial infection which is sweeping the UK Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A: 15 children under the age of fifteen across the UK have died from invasive infection The increase in deaths comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said reports of infection are at their highest levels over the past five years Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022
Michael Gove apologises to Speaker after ‘thinnest statement ever’ on new coal mine MICHAEL Gove has apologised to the House of Commons after the Speaker accused him of failing to follow the ministerial code when making a… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A: Child deaths from bacterial infection in UK rise to 15 UKHSA data shows fatalities in England have surged to 13 The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Airbnb is cracking down on people booking homes for New Year's Eve parties Airbnb is expanding a ban on certain guests in properties over New Year's Eve, which includes a ban on one-night bookings of entire home listings for guests without a positive account history - or no previous bookings at all - on the platform Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A: Shock figures reveal 15 children have died across UK from invasive infection New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 13 children under 15 have died in England since September. Two other deaths of children have been recorded in Belfast and Wales Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A: 15 children across the UK have died from invasive infection The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published new figures on cases of Strep A in children. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Celine Dion forced to cancel UK shows after being diagnosed with incurable disease Celine Dion has cancelled and rescheduled dates for her European tour Liverpool Echo · Dec 8, 2022
New calls to give people on Carer's Allowance £900 cost of living payment next year The Carers Trust is also urging the UK Government to urgently increase the £69.70 weekly benefit payment. Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022
Animals Farmed: China’s pig skyscraper, lab-grown meat and egg shortages Welcome to our monthly roundup of the biggest issues in farming and food production, with must-read reports from around the web The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Covid lockdown drinking led to record alcohol deaths, new figures show Toll rocketed by more than 25 per cent on 2019 number The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Harry Dunn’s killer Anne Sacoolas given suspended prison sentence at the Old Bailey Mrs Justice Cheema Grubb handed Anne Sacoolas an eight-month prison sentence suspended for a year and disqualified her from driving for 12 months Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022
10 chic ways to beat the cold Stylish shearlings, crochet mittens, and an aviator hat made in Ukraine — these are the best buys to help you stay warm through the cold snap Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022
Met Office forecast on exactly how cold it will get in Wales and all the weather warnings in place Temperatures will fall to lows of -10°C by the end of the week Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022 Coca-Cola truck 2022: NEW stop for famous UK Christmas tour - where it will be next The festive roadshow is in Wolverhampton and Coventry today, before rolling on to the Meadowhall Centre in Sheffield on Friday and then heading to Tesco in Watford on Saturday
Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022 Star Wars actor John Boyega returns to his roots to inspire South London youth The BAFTA winner visited a youth centre in Croydon to help Amazon and youth charity, OnSide, deliver a range of equipment for youngsters - including a PlayStation 5
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022 Unionists pointedly ignore Scottish independence polls as Douglas Ross trills on HE isn’t due for another few weeks but it appears Santa decided to visit Scotland early this year ...
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 King Charles wishes volunteers and public ‘Happy Christmas’ as Harry and Meghan documentary drops Monarch met with representatives and beneficiaries of local initiatives before attending an advent service in King’s Cross, as people on Netflix tuned into the documentary from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Nottingham Post · Dec 8, 2022 Nottingham Taco Bell to offer free tacos for one day only The restaurant will offer free tacos across its 117 stores in the UK. It comes as the American brand launches its Christmas TV advert
Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022 Map shows exactly where freezing -10C conditions will hit UK as cold Arctic blast lands The Met Office has outlined where in the UK snow could hit, as well as a number of scenarios Brits could face in the next couple of days as an Arctic blast makes landfall
The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022 Senior public servant under scrutiny at robodebt inquiry appointed head of Aukus project office Former head of Department of Human Services Kathryn Campbell has come under extensive questioning at the royal commission into robodebt
Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022 Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter The UK Government is being urged to change Universal Credit and increase the basic rate of support to help people this winter.
Birmingham Post · Dec 8, 2022 Dyson founder calls home working rights plans ‘economically illiterate’ Sir James Dyson has criticised a government policy to allow workers to request flexible working from day one of their employment
Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022 Met Office issue snow and freezing 'Troll of Trondheim' weather update Temperatures are set to drop to -10C in some places over the coming days and it is set to last
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022 Chinese students in UK told to ‘resist distorting’ China’s Covid policies Exclusive: comments by diplomat involved in recent Manchester clash appeared threatening, student says