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Cost of living ‘likely to be main cause of Christmas arguments’

Cost of living ‘likely to be main cause of Christmas arguments’

A survey found that turning the heating on is likely to be the top source of conflict.

Hutch ‘lied’ about those involved in Regency shooting, Dowdall tells court

Hutch ‘lied’ about those involved in Regency shooting, Dowdall tells court

The former Sinn Fein councillor also said the Kinahans did not start the gangland feud which led to the deaths of 18 people.

Four in 10 families ‘unable to afford decent living standard’ by next election

Four in 10 families ‘unable to afford decent living standard’ by next election

Some 30.6 million people will not be able to afford essentials by December 2024, according to New Economics Foundation (NEF) estimates.

Italian driver who caused death of five people including his son is jailed

Italian driver who caused death of five people including his son is jailed

Alfredo Ciociola was behind the wheel of a minibus which crashed into an oncoming car on the A96 in north-east Scotland in 2018.

Mother given 20 years for murder of son and attempted murder of his brother

Mother given 20 years for murder of son and attempted murder of his brother

The attacks took place in a house near Larne, Co Antrim in 2020.

BBC iPlayer lags behind Netflix and Disney+ on experience, watchdog says

BBC iPlayer lags behind Netflix and Disney+ on experience, watchdog says

The corporation leads in picture and sound quality over All 4 and ITV Hub.

Key points in Sunak’s plan to tackle migrant crossings

Key points in Sunak’s plan to tackle migrant crossings

Rishi Sunak has set out a series of measures aimed at curbing the number of people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

Detectives begin search for human remains as part of child death inquiry

Detectives begin search for human remains as part of child death inquiry

Two people have been charged, West Midlands Police said.

Rishi Sunak’s immigration announcement in full

Rishi Sunak’s immigration announcement in full

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‘Extra school day amid bad weather closures would be decision for ministers’

‘Extra school day amid bad weather closures would be decision for ministers’

A number of schools across the country have been forced to close for a second day due to the freezing weather.

Camilla reveals she has bought ‘nice pieces’ from charity shops

Camilla reveals she has bought ‘nice pieces’ from charity shops

The first Emmaus Community was founded in Paris in 1949 by Abbe Pierre, a Catholic priest, MP and former member of the French Resistance.

Cost-of-living support should be spread over six months, say MPs

Cost-of-living support should be spread over six months, say MPs

Payments totalling up to £900 will be given to households on means-tested benefits in 2023-24.

Man denies murder of Emma Caldwell and 45 other charges

Man denies murder of Emma Caldwell and 45 other charges

Iain Packer is accused of a number of crimes between 1990 and 2016.

National Highways to lift almost 900 miles of roadworks before Christmas getaway

National Highways to lift almost 900 miles of roadworks before Christmas getaway

December 23 and Christmas Eve are expected to be the busiest days for people making road trips to spend the festive period with loved ones.

Sunak unveils fresh plans to crack down on Channel crossings

Sunak unveils fresh plans to crack down on Channel crossings

The Prime Minister also vowed to clear the asylum backlog by the end of next year.

Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report

Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report

UK Energy Research Centre director Rob Gross says neglecting efforts to curb demand is ‘a hugely wasted opportunity’.

Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads

Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads

The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists on Monday.

Death toll in Jersey flats explosion rises to seven

Death toll in Jersey flats explosion rises to seven

The island’s chief of police, Robin Smith, says identification of those who died is still ongoing.

Spymasters rapped by MPs for lack of accountability

Spymasters rapped by MPs for lack of accountability

The Intelligence and Security Committee said its work has been ‘severely hampered’ due to agencies’ failure to meet deadlines.

Fundamental problems in recruiting teachers must be addressed, school leaders say

Fundamental problems in recruiting teachers must be addressed, school leaders say

ASCL said low pay and heavy workloads have made it ‘a less attractive profession’.

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