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Mix of snow and sleet forecast as regions tackle flooding

Mix of snow and sleet forecast as regions tackle flooding

The EA has warned that more than 1,800 properties have already flooded and more could be affected over the next week as river levels rise.

New drive to try to stop children missing school

New drive to try to stop children missing school

Getting pupils to return to school is a ‘top’ priority, say Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and Children’s Commissioner Rachel De Souza.

Labour writes to Treasury over ‘misleading’ social media posts on tax changes

Labour writes to Treasury over ‘misleading’ social media posts on tax changes

The department’s posts on X about the cut to national insurance have attracted ‘Readers added context’ notes.

Underwear on full display as No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London

Underwear on full display as No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London

The event took place on Sunday and saw many sporting underwear of varying styles and colours.

Tories accused of ‘caving’ by picking partner of disgraced ex-MP for by-election

Tories accused of ‘caving’ by picking partner of disgraced ex-MP for by-election

Peter Bone had reportedly threatened to stand against the Tories if Helen Harrison was not selected in Wellingborough.

UK writes to Irish government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

UK writes to Irish government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Dublin to outline how many prosecutions have been mounted in Ireland.

Mother recalls ‘surreal’ moment sons impressed the King with model car

Mother recalls ‘surreal’ moment sons impressed the King with model car

Charles took a close interest in the handmade, model Land Rover which was made by Georgina Ward’s father-in-law.

Maidenhead flooding: Gardens become lakes amid worries homes will be uninsurable

Maidenhead flooding: Gardens become lakes amid worries homes will be uninsurable

One Maidenhead resident had to use a paddleboard to move around his garden.

Strikes by London Underground workers suspended

Strikes by London Underground workers suspended

The RMT announced it was suspending the planned strikes after progress in talks with Transport for London.

BT Group launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargers

BT Group launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargers

The scheme will be tested first in Scotland.

Government ‘looking at’ measures to clear Horizon scandal postmasters, PM says

Government ‘looking at’ measures to clear Horizon scandal postmasters, PM says

Rishi Sunak confirmed reports that Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is considering options but he would not pre-empt the process.

Varadkar does not intend to join South African court challenge against Israel

Varadkar does not intend to join South African court challenge against Israel

The Taoiseach said was there was a need to be ‘very careful’ on what defined genocide.

Pioneering transplant surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93

Pioneering transplant surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93

Professor Sir Roy Calne led the first liver transplant operation in Europe at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge on May 2 1968.

Rishi Sunak meets residents during visit to flood-hit Oxford

Rishi Sunak meets residents during visit to flood-hit Oxford

The Prime Minister said flooding had had a ‘devastating impact on communities up and down the country’.

Labour plans to tackle ‘generational challenge’ of rising school absences

Labour plans to tackle ‘generational challenge’ of rising school absences

Labour said absence had ‘skyrocketed’ over recent years, with more than 88,000 secondary students missing at least half of their education last year.

Prime Minister putting ‘vanity before country’ by delaying election, says Starmer

Prime Minister putting ‘vanity before country’ by delaying election, says Starmer

The Labour leader suggested Rishi Sunak wants to mark two years in Downing Street before going to the country.

Those who oppose independence should not be dismissed, Yousaf to say

Those who oppose independence should not be dismissed, Yousaf to say

The speech will be the first in a series focusing on the economy.

Cold health alert issued with flooding set to continue

Cold health alert issued with flooding set to continue

The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued an amber cold health alert for parts of England to January 12 at noon.

‘Shocking’ number of cancer operations being cancelled, say Lib Dems

‘Shocking’ number of cancer operations being cancelled, say Lib Dems

The party’s leader, Sir Ed Davey, said patients were being let down as figures showed almost 4,000 surgeries had been cancelled in a year.

Wrong to say I did not back Rwanda scheme as chancellor, says Sunak

Wrong to say I did not back Rwanda scheme as chancellor, says Sunak

The Prime Minister said it was his job to ensure value for money on every proposal while he was in the Treasury.

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