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The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

The Commons would be lessened without its daily prayers, says Speaker’s chaplain

22 December 2023

The Venerable Tricia Hillas said MPs find the prayerful start to be a ‘really significant’ time before the ‘hustle and bustle’ begins.


Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

Heaton-Harris challenged as public transport workers stage further strike

22 December 2023

Translink said none of its bus or train services would operate on Friday due to industrial action, and full timetables would resume on Saturday.


JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

JustGiving reports record year for fundraising

22 December 2023

Around £550 million has been raised for 20,000 charities.


No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

No one gets between me and Doctor Who on Christmas Day — Speaker’s chaplain

22 December 2023

Tricia Hillas said she will be ‘feet-up, comfortably watching the Doctor Who special’ after taking part in services at Westminster Abbey.


Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

Travel troubles expected to continue for Christmas getaways

22 December 2023

An unexpected strike of Eurotunnel French site staff on Thursday led to widespread disruption before it came to end in the evening.


Alex Batty reveals he returned to the UK for a better future

Alex Batty reveals he returned to the UK for a better future

Alex Batty reveals he returned to the UK for a better future

21 December 2023

The teenager became fed up of his nomadic lifestyle with ‘ no social life’.


Man, 25, charged after several stolen vehicles recovered

Man, 25, charged after several stolen vehicles recovered

Man, 25, charged after several stolen vehicles recovered

21 December 2023

The vehicles were stolen from a number of areas in Aberdeen and in the north of England.


Four charged in connection with Elle Edwards Christmas Eve pub shooting

Four charged in connection with Elle Edwards Christmas Eve pub shooting

Four charged in connection with Elle Edwards Christmas Eve pub shooting

21 December 2023

Two men and two women will appear in court next year.


Holidaymakers to resume Christmas getaways as cross-Channel train strike ends

Holidaymakers to resume Christmas getaways as cross-Channel train strike ends

Holidaymakers to resume Christmas getaways as cross-Channel train strike ends

21 December 2023

The industrial action affected Eurostar and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.


Police failures may have caused or contributed to death of Thomas Orchard – jury

Police failures may have caused or contributed to death of Thomas Orchard – jury

Police failures may have caused or contributed to death of Thomas Orchard – jury

21 December 2023

A jury at Exeter Coroners’ Court returned their conclusions following a seven-week inquest on Thursday.


Government rows back on £38k family visa earning threshold hike

Government rows back on £38k family visa earning threshold hike

Government rows back on £38k family visa earning threshold hike

21 December 2023

Home Office minister Lord Sharpe of Epsom said the threshold would instead rise to £29k in the spring.


British newlyweds ‘terrified’ in bar near site of Prague shooting

British newlyweds ‘terrified’ in bar near site of Prague shooting

British newlyweds ‘terrified’ in bar near site of Prague shooting

21 December 2023

Tom Leese, 34, and his wife Rachael, 31, were on their honeymoon in the country.


Three offshore wind farms sold in £1bn deal

Three offshore wind farms sold in £1bn deal

Three offshore wind farms sold in £1bn deal

21 December 2023

Vattenfall sold the projects after pausing work on one of them in the summer.


Woman ‘covered in blood’ arrested after boy, four, dies in knife attack

Woman ‘covered in blood’ arrested after boy, four, dies in knife attack

Woman ‘covered in blood’ arrested after boy, four, dies in knife attack

21 December 2023

Police were called to an address in east London following concerns for the child’s safety.


Hunt: Falling government borrowing costs may pave way for spring tax cuts

Hunt: Falling government borrowing costs may pave way for spring tax cuts

Hunt: Falling government borrowing costs may pave way for spring tax cuts

21 December 2023

The Chancellor said the Government plans to ‘cut the tax burden if we are able to’ as it prepares for a general election.


US servicewoman cleared of causing motorcyclist’s death by careless driving

US servicewoman cleared of causing motorcyclist’s death by careless driving

US servicewoman cleared of causing motorcyclist’s death by careless driving

21 December 2023

Matthew Day, 33, died after the incident involving Airman first class Mikayla Hayes in Norfolk in August 2023.


Police inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ about West Midlands force

Police inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ about West Midlands force

Police inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ about West Midlands force

21 December 2023

The concerns come amid calls from the West Midlands mayor to transfer oversight of the force away from the area’s police and crime commissioner.


Couple ‘shocked’ after proposal photos go viral in hunt on X

Couple ‘shocked’ after proposal photos go viral in hunt on X

Couple ‘shocked’ after proposal photos go viral in hunt on X

21 December 2023

The couple were spotted by a number of onlookers during their proposal in Bourton-on-the-Water on Saturday.


Newlywed British couple urged to stay down amid Prague shooting

Newlywed British couple urged to stay down amid Prague shooting

Newlywed British couple urged to stay down amid Prague shooting

21 December 2023

Ten were confirmed dead after the shooting at a school in Jan Palach Square in the Czech Republic capital on Thursday.


Alex Batty to remain under special legal protection, court decides

Alex Batty to remain under special legal protection, court decides

Alex Batty to remain under special legal protection, court decides

21 December 2023

The 17-year-old is said to be fearful of the glare of publicity.


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