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Heathrow Airport dismisses Christmas capacity cap fears

Heathrow Airport dismisses Christmas capacity cap fears

Heathrow says it is ready for its ‘biggest Christmas in three years’ as the airport plans for a busy festive period.

Hancock and Boy George face fermented plums and worse in first IAC eating trial

Hancock and Boy George face fermented plums and worse in first IAC eating trial

Former health secretary Hancock is seen laughing nervously before his dish arrives.

Fitness for trial reports ordered on man accused of Celtic Park indecent assault

Fitness for trial reports ordered on man accused of Celtic Park indecent assault

Francis Cairney, 87, is accused of offences in the 1970s and 1980s.

Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the National Memorial Arboretum Armistice Day Service in Staffordshire.

DIY enthusiasts warned not to attempt unsafe work amid cost-of-living crisis

DIY enthusiasts warned not to attempt unsafe work amid cost-of-living crisis

Some home improvement jobs must by law be carried out or checked by professionals such as a registered electrician or Gas Safe registered engineer.

Judge ‘considered placing billionaire at centre of feud in nursing home’

Judge ‘considered placing billionaire at centre of feud in nursing home’

Mr Justice Hayden has raised concern about the welfare of billionaire Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, 86.

Royal Navy warships begin World Cup security mission

Royal Navy warships begin World Cup security mission

The Bahrain-based minehunters, accompanied by a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship, are carrying out round-the-clock patrols.

RAF widow makes Armistice Day appeal for her military pension to be restored

RAF widow makes Armistice Day appeal for her military pension to be restored

Maureen Jarvis, and other widows who remarried before 2015, lost their pension payments.

Driver denies murder of woman who was hit by a car in Shropshire

Driver denies murder of woman who was hit by a car in Shropshire

Stephen McHugh also pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to a man who was struck by the same vehicle.

Wedgwood medallion created to mark founding of modern Australia set for auction

Wedgwood medallion created to mark founding of modern Australia set for auction

The clay used was collected from Sydney Cove – now Sydney Harbour – in the 18th century.

Families will want an ‘affordable’ Christmas this year, The Works says

Families will want an ‘affordable’ Christmas this year, The Works says

The hobby retailer said that its total sales for the half year to October 30 increased by 2.1% compared to the same period last year.

Autumn Statement in focus as economists try to assess recession risk

Autumn Statement in focus as economists try to assess recession risk

The support on energy bills could be crucial for the UK’s economy next year, one expert said.

AA calls for fuel duty cut to be extended

AA calls for fuel duty cut to be extended

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to remember the importance of road transport in next week’s Autumn Statement.

More confusion at Twitter as Blue subscription vanishes one day after launch

More confusion at Twitter as Blue subscription vanishes one day after launch

More senior staff have quit the company and US regulators said they have ‘deep concern’ for Twitter after Elon Musk said the company could collapse.

Permissive culture towards fraud must be stopped, says House of Lords committee

Permissive culture towards fraud must be stopped, says House of Lords committee

A new corporate criminal offence should be introduced to help incentivise all industries to play their part in combating scams, the committee said.

Murderer of student Libby Squire cancels meeting with her mother

Murderer of student Libby Squire cancels meeting with her mother

Lisa Squire said she wants to find out how her daughter died.

UK must ‘pay our way’ after lessons of mini-budget, says Chancellor

UK must ‘pay our way’ after lessons of mini-budget, says Chancellor

Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said that the Government cannot pin the blame for the massive black hole in the nation’s finances on Liz Truss.

UK set for warmest Armistice Day on record

UK set for warmest Armistice Day on record

Unseasonably high temperatures have led to ‘exceptionally mild’ conditions.

Chancellor warns of ‘tough road ahead’ as UK teeters on brink of recession

Chancellor warns of ‘tough road ahead’ as UK teeters on brink of recession

Jeremy Hunt warned he would have to make ‘eye-watering’ decisions after the economy contracted by 0.2%.

UK on course for recession after economy shrinks in September

UK on course for recession after economy shrinks in September

The Bank of England has said the UK could already be at the beginning of the longest recession since the 1920s.

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