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In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022

In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022

A stormy start to the year made way for record high temperatures – and then floods and a big freeze.

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Trade union leaders have accused the Government of blocking a deal as passengers prepare for the latest disruption.

Border Force patrolling French beaches with local officers

Border Force patrolling French beaches with local officers

The first joint patrol took place just before Christmas after months of negotiations between UK and French officials.

Motorists urged to take care while ice warning is in place

Motorists urged to take care while ice warning is in place

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert.

Grocers set for almost £550m tax reduction from 2023

Grocers set for almost £550m tax reduction from 2023

It comes after more than half a million retail properties in England and Wales were revalued as part of a shake-up to the business rates system.

Deaths caused by emergency care delays ‘not a short-term thing’

Deaths caused by emergency care delays ‘not a short-term thing’

Ian Higginson, vice-president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said the current problems are not down to Covid or flu.

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders.

Harry to share details about new book in ‘revealing’ interview on US TV show

Harry to share details about new book in ‘revealing’ interview on US TV show

The Duke of Sussex discussed his upcoming memoir on CBS News’ 60 Minutes in an interview to be aired on Sunday.

Two men shot in south London on New Year’s Eve

Two men shot in south London on New Year’s Eve

The Metropolitan Police said two men in their 20s turned up at a hospital with gunshot injuries.

Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

Fresh £900 cash support for more than eight million eligible means-tested benefits claimants starts in spring 2023.

Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

The copy of Poems Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect is missing its first 50 pages.

Children in care moved home over Christmas period at rate of almost 80 a day

Children in care moved home over Christmas period at rate of almost 80 a day

A charity said the figures reveal the ‘shocking and upsetting’ scale of instability faced by looked-after youngsters over the festive season.

Two men charged with murdering footballer Cody Fisher to appear before court

Two men charged with murdering footballer Cody Fisher to appear before court

Kami Carpenter and Remy Gordon are charged with the murder of Cody Fisher, who was fatally stabbed at a nightclub on Boxing Day.

Government set to publish net zero review in early 2023

Government set to publish net zero review in early 2023

The publication of the review could be a test of Rishi Sunak’s green credentials.

Local polls will be ‘clear indication’ for next general election, experts say

Local polls will be ‘clear indication’ for next general election, experts say

More ‘anti-Conservative’ tactical voting could be likely in next year’s local elections, Professor Sir John Curtice suggested.

Staying well-hydrated ‘may slow down ageing and prolong life’ – study

Staying well-hydrated ‘may slow down ageing and prolong life’ – study

‘Staying well-hydrated may slow down the ageing process and prevent or delay chronic disease,’ researcher Natalia Dmitrieva said.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

The NHS and the issues facing the PM in 2023 feature among the topics on the front pages.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

The NHS and the issues facing the PM in 2023 feature among the topics on the front pages.

Jet2holidays and Kuoni come out on top in Which? holiday provider survey

Jet2holidays and Kuoni come out on top in Which? holiday provider survey

Online travel agency eDreams came bottom but said they should not be compared to firms that specialise in a more traditional package holiday offering.

Health unions’ anger at prospect of another real-terms pay cut

Health unions’ anger at prospect of another real-terms pay cut

Unions are reported to believe Health Secretary Steve Barclay wants to restrict next year’s award for NHS staff to 2%.

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