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Michelle Mone admits ‘error’ in denying links to PPE firm

Michelle Mone admits ‘error’ in denying links to PPE firm

The Tory peer has launched a public fightback to allegations surrounding the multimillion-pound contract.

Bryan Adams: Meeting Diana was one of the greatest things to happen to me

Bryan Adams: Meeting Diana was one of the greatest things to happen to me

The singer-songwriter spoke about his friendship with the late princess.

Gove defends ‘salty’ middle finger social media post aimed at Labour

Gove defends ‘salty’ middle finger social media post aimed at Labour

The Conservative’s social media jibe at Labour prompted criticism from within its own party.

Jenrick ‘not interested’ in Tory leadership bid

Jenrick ‘not interested’ in Tory leadership bid

The former immigration minister also said he would not support the Government’s Rwanda Bill.

Rwanda president Paul Kagame like ‘Putin of Africa’, Bill Browder claims

Rwanda president Paul Kagame like ‘Putin of Africa’, Bill Browder claims

The anti-corruption campaigner said the whole Rwanda plan should be ‘torn up’.

Mother charged over fire which killed her two sets of twins

Mother charged over fire which killed her two sets of twins

The two sets of twin brothers died after the blaze in south London in December 2021.

Keegan blames ‘nationalist’ policies for Scotland’s falling education scores

Keegan blames ‘nationalist’ policies for Scotland’s falling education scores

The UK’s Education Secretary delivered a damning verdict following the Pisa scores, which showed decline in maths, reading and science in Scotland.

Gove defends ‘robust’ Rwanda legislation as Sunak dealt blow from Tory right

Gove defends ‘robust’ Rwanda legislation as Sunak dealt blow from Tory right

A legal assessment chaired by Tory MP Sir Bill Cash has found the Bill is not fit for the purpose of stopping small boats.

Interest rates ‘almost certain’ to be held steady by Bank of England

Interest rates ‘almost certain’ to be held steady by Bank of England

Bank rate-setters previously held rates in the September and November meetings after witnessing a notable cooling in the rate of inflation.

UK tax level rises to highest on record – OECD

UK tax level rises to highest on record – OECD

It came as separate figures showed the UK also now faces the highest level of property taxes across the developed world.

Couple adorn home with Willy Wonka-themed Christmas lights

Couple adorn home with Willy Wonka-themed Christmas lights

Michael and Paul Fenning have covered the outside of their Doncaster home in oompa loompas and golden tickets to bring ‘joy and cheer’.

Crocheted ‘cheeky’ elves and Santa in a chimney adorn postboxes

Crocheted ‘cheeky’ elves and Santa in a chimney adorn postboxes

Crocheters across the country – from Essex to Northumberland – have decorated postboxes with festive crocheted characters.

What the papers say – December 10

What the papers say – December 10

A range of different topics feature across Sunday’s front pages.

Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

The Brick in Wigan and Leigh, which helps struggling families with household items as well as toys and gifts, has recorded a Christmas advert.

Boy, six, wins Big Issue cover competition

Boy, six, wins Big Issue cover competition

This year’s competition, which had a ‘welcome’ theme, attracted hundreds of entries from children and schools.

Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts, say experts

Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts, say experts

The findings of an Institute for Fiscal Studies study have been called a ‘damning indictment’ of the Government.

Actors, TV personalities and campaigners call for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

Actors, TV personalities and campaigners call for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

A letter to political leaders comes as MPs prepare to debate and vote on a Bill declaring Rwanda a safe destination for asylum seekers.

Climate change could bring dengue fever to England mid-century, experts warn

Climate change could bring dengue fever to England mid-century, experts warn

The country’s climate is shifting to become more hospitable for biting insects.

New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions

New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions

Sanctions evaders are to face harsher penalties with the establishment of the new Government office.

Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

Animals became significantly more active and engaged more with their enclosures when improvements were made.

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