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Key points from Labour’s blueprint for a ‘New Britain’

Key points from Labour’s blueprint for a ‘New Britain’

Labour’s commission on the UK’s future, led by Gordon Brown, set out a series of plans to shake up the way the country works.

Starmer indicates Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election

Starmer indicates Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he could not see the circumstances in which Jeremy Corbyn would stand for the party.

Sesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90

Sesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90

The actor starred in the children’s TV hit from when the show premiered in 1969, playing friendly neighbour Bob Johnson.

New car market grows for fourth month in a row

New car market grows for fourth month in a row

Preliminary figures show the number of new cars registered in November was more than 20% higher than the same month last year.

Oil prices rise as EU’s cap on Russian crude comes into effect

Oil prices rise as EU’s cap on Russian crude comes into effect

The world’s number two oil producer has been able to reroute much, but not all, of its former Europe shipments.

What the papers say – December 5

What the papers say – December 5

The Three Lions’ win in Qatar features on nearly all of the front pages as the working week begins.

England star Raheem Sterling to leave Qatar after armed break-in at home

England star Raheem Sterling to leave Qatar after armed break-in at home

The winger was absent from the 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday.

Santa hats sent flying as England left dreaming of World Cup glory after 3-0 win

Santa hats sent flying as England left dreaming of World Cup glory after 3-0 win

The comprehensive victory over Senegal set up a quarter-final tie with tournament holders France.

MPs to examine issues surrounding law on assisted dying

MPs to examine issues surrounding law on assisted dying

Commons Health and Care Committee chairman Steve Brine said MPs would approach the issue with ‘compassion and an open mind’.

Pub revellers celebrate as Three Lions go marching on in World Cup

Pub revellers celebrate as Three Lions go marching on in World Cup

Fans are looking forward to a quarter-final clash with France after England beat Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16 in Qatar.

Ministers to overhaul NHS pension rules to encourage doctors to keep working

Ministers to overhaul NHS pension rules to encourage doctors to keep working

Government officials said changes will remove financial penalties for senior clinicians who want to carry on working.

England fans in dreamland as Three Lions set up France quarter-final clash

England fans in dreamland as Three Lions set up France quarter-final clash

The Three Lions beat Senegal 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 match on Sunday.

England fans sent into raptures as two quick goals put Three Lions in control

England fans sent into raptures as two quick goals put Three Lions in control

Beers were thrown in the air at fan parks across the country as the goals went in.

Stephen Flynn announces bid to be SNP’s next Westminster leader

Stephen Flynn announces bid to be SNP’s next Westminster leader

The MP for Aberdeen South denied he wanted the job just two weeks ago.

Rail dispute continues as RMT union rejects latest offer from employers

Rail dispute continues as RMT union rejects latest offer from employers

Mick Lynch of the RMT said the Rail Delivery Group’s offer did not meet the union’s demands on job security, pay or conditions.

Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown

Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown

The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.

Nerves kick in for England fans ahead of crunch knockout tie with Senegal

Nerves kick in for England fans ahead of crunch knockout tie with Senegal

Three Lions supporters were greeted by a carnival atmosphere outside the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday.

Rail employers hope to avert Christmas strikes with latest pay offer to unions

Rail employers hope to avert Christmas strikes with latest pay offer to unions

Th Rail Delivery Group said it had offered an 8% pay rise over two years plus a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies to April 24.

Troops on stand-by as ministers prepare for strikes across public services

Troops on stand-by as ministers prepare for strikes across public services

Tory Party chairman Nadim Zahawi sparked union anger when he said industrial action was ‘exactly what Putin wants to see’.

Pharmacists pour cold water on ‘Government plans to use them during NHS strikes’

Pharmacists pour cold water on ‘Government plans to use them during NHS strikes’

Veteran chemist Fin McCaul said the sector was already facing a workforce crisis and could not be stretched to enact the plans without better funding.

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