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Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Infants learn from rhythmic information – the changing emphasis of syllables in speech, according to scientists.

What the papers say – December 1

What the papers say – December 1

Here are Britain’s biggest stories on Friday.

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

Paloma Faith said William and Kate seemed calm when they spoke with her after she sang at the Royal Albert Hall.

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

Britain will be represented at the climate summit by the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and Charles, who is to make an address.

Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue across UK

Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue across UK

Hilly areas including the North York Moors and parts of Scotland will see more snow on Friday, the Met Office said.

Charlotte Church ‘couldn’t have been prouder’ of young carers’ choir performance

Charlotte Church ‘couldn’t have been prouder’ of young carers’ choir performance

The performance took place on November 30, as part of Action for Children’s Starry Night gala.

Mayor calls for Uefa action after police injured at Aston Villa match

Mayor calls for Uefa action after police injured at Aston Villa match

Objects were thrown at police as the visiting fans were held in a coach park near the ground.

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

The Prime Minister will commit £1.6bn in UK funding for climate projects at the talks in Dubai.

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said her party wants to ensure ‘every community has access to high street banking services’.

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests at the annual charity event.

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Liam Conlon will contest the newly created seat of Beckenham and Penge in south-east London.

The Queen hails key infantry regiment at awards dinner

The Queen hails key infantry regiment at awards dinner

Camilla is Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles.

Imelda May thanks the late Shane MacGowan for sharing his ‘glorious talents’

Imelda May thanks the late Shane MacGowan for sharing his ‘glorious talents’

A number of celebrities have paid tribute to the late Irish singer, best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.

Three police officers injured ahead of Aston Villa match with Legia Warsaw

Three police officers injured ahead of Aston Villa match with Legia Warsaw

Objects were thrown at police as the visiting fans were held in the coach park near the ground.

Review set to scrutinise AI’s impact on porn industry

Review set to scrutinise AI’s impact on porn industry

The review will look at how viewing pornography impacts users of all ages, including emerging challenges from AI.

William and Kate in good spirits as they arrive for Royal Variety Performance

William and Kate in good spirits as they arrive for Royal Variety Performance

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared jokes with supermodel Daphne Selfe and appeared unfazed amid a row caused by Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame.

Bookies slash odds of Pogues’ Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan’s death

Bookies slash odds of Pogues’ Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan’s death

The Pogues’ frontman has died at the age of 65.

‘Final’ pay offer put to college staff in long-running dispute

‘Final’ pay offer put to college staff in long-running dispute

Those at the start of the national pay scale would benefit from a rise of 14.2%.

Prime Minister switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights

Prime Minister switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights

Rishi Sunak joined more than 100 guests at a festive market in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon.

Culture Secretary intervenes in Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of Daily Telegraph

Culture Secretary intervenes in Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of Daily Telegraph

Lucy Frazer triggered a Public Interest Intervention Notice that will see the communications watchdog look into the deal’s impact on press freedom.

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