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UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ arrest of BBC journalist

UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ arrest of BBC journalist

The broadcaster said the cameraman was ‘beaten and kicked’ by police after covering protests against Covid restrictions.

What is the Online Safety Bill and why is it so controversial?

What is the Online Safety Bill and why is it so controversial?

The proposed laws have caused a split in the Conservative Party.

Number of mortgage approvals for house purchase falls to lowest level since 2020

Number of mortgage approvals for house purchase falls to lowest level since 2020

The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers in October was the lowest since June 2020.

Food inflation surges to 12.4% amid predictions of ‘increasingly bleak’ winter

Food inflation surges to 12.4% amid predictions of ‘increasingly bleak’ winter

Fresh food prices are now 14.3% higher than last November, driven by the cost of meat, eggs and dairy.

Census shows number identifying as Christian has fallen below half of population

Census shows number identifying as Christian has fallen below half of population

Some 46.2% of the population of England and Wales described themselves as Christian on the day of the 2021 census,

Transport Secretary hails ‘constructive’ meeting over rail dispute

Transport Secretary hails ‘constructive’ meeting over rail dispute

Mark Harper insisted his own role was to facilitate a deal rather than negotiate one.

Government accused of ‘watering down’ Online Safety Bill

Government accused of ‘watering down’ Online Safety Bill

‘Legal but harmful’ duties are being dropped as the Culture Secretary said they would have ‘stifled’ free speech.

Care-experienced students face lack of support on higher education, report finds

Care-experienced students face lack of support on higher education, report finds

Ucas has made a series of recommendations for improving the situation.

Sizewell C nuclear plant go-ahead confirmed with £700m public stake

Sizewell C nuclear plant go-ahead confirmed with £700m public stake

The Government also said it would set up an arms-length body, Great British Nuclear.

Watchdog’s music industry probe finds no competition problems

Watchdog’s music industry probe finds no competition problems

The Competition and Markets Authority said that it would not intervene after a long investigation into the sector.

EasyJet cuts losses and insists Britons will not ditch holidays amid cost crisis

EasyJet cuts losses and insists Britons will not ditch holidays amid cost crisis

The airline reported underlying pre-tax losses of £178 million for the 12 months to September 30 against losses of £1.1 billion the previous year.

What the papers say – November 29

What the papers say – November 29

The World Cup’s ‘Battle of Britain’ dominates the front pages on Tuesday.

Sadiq Khan, Sir Chris Whitty join public health leaders for air pollution talks

Sadiq Khan, Sir Chris Whitty join public health leaders for air pollution talks

The move comes a week after Mr Khan announced the extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone.

Home Office looking at asylum ‘safe’ list to combat Channel crisis – report

Home Office looking at asylum ‘safe’ list to combat Channel crisis – report

The Times says the plans would emulate a New Labour policy from the early 2000s.

Camilla to host major Buckingham Palace reception to target domestic violence

Camilla to host major Buckingham Palace reception to target domestic violence

The event is part of the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Online Safety Bill to tackle ‘absurd situation’ of age limit verification

Online Safety Bill to tackle ‘absurd situation’ of age limit verification

The Online Safety Bill is due to return to Parliament next week after being repeatedly delayed.

Tennis star Emma Raducanu to collect her MBE

Tennis star Emma Raducanu to collect her MBE

She was the first British woman to win a grand slam since Virginia Wade in 1977.

Don’t forget Ukraine ‘tragedy’ this Christmas, says First Lady

Don’t forget Ukraine ‘tragedy’ this Christmas, says First Lady

Olena Zelenska is expected to address MPs and peers on Tuesday as she visits London.

Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’

Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’

The city’s Red Lion pub has become a popular haunt for supporters of both home nations.

Sunak takes aim at China with promise of ‘evolutionary leap’ in foreign policy

Sunak takes aim at China with promise of ‘evolutionary leap’ in foreign policy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall.

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