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Starmer promises to set out vision for ‘new Britain’ in 2022

Starmer promises to set out vision for ‘new Britain’ in 2022

The Labour leader used his New Year’s message to say ‘the best still lies ahead’ for the country.

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber rented flat to make ‘murderous intent’ device

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber rented flat to make ‘murderous intent’ device

Emad Al Swealmeen falsely claimed to be of Syrian heritage in asylum applications and was still a practising Muslim, a coroner heard.

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Barclaycard said consumer credit card spending rose by 5.9% in 2021 compared with 2019.

December expected to be one of the dullest ever with 26.6 hours of sunshine

December expected to be one of the dullest ever with 26.6 hours of sunshine

On average Britain has seen less than 27 hours of sunlight during the month – 14 hours less than what is expected for this time of year.

UK seeks clarification after Britons banned from driving across France

UK seeks clarification after Britons banned from driving across France

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its travel advice for France on Thursday.

BBC interview with lawyer Alan Dershowitz was ‘not suitable’

BBC interview with lawyer Alan Dershowitz was ‘not suitable’

The BBC said that the interview “did not meet editorial standards”.

Rail disruption worsens due to Covid and strikes

Rail disruption worsens due to Covid and strikes

Southern has axed its services at London Victoria until January 10.

Three quarters of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid – study

Three quarters of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid – study

The study also found that cases were ‘rising sharply’ among those aged 55 to 75.

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

Analysis of 83 research papers by academics at the University of Exeter showed that patients’ symptoms were reduced in just one to four hours.

Couple deny harassment campaign against neighbour

Couple deny harassment campaign against neighbour

Sandra Durdin and Trevor Dempsey are accused of flooding a neighbour’s alleyway by overwatering plants.

Three in 10 UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates

Three in 10 UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates

The areas include three-quarters of authorities in north-west England, nearly two-thirds in the West Midlands and almost half in the East Midlands.

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber had ‘murderous intent’, coroner rules

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber had ‘murderous intent’, coroner rules

The inquest into death of Emad Al Swealmeen heard that it was unclear when he meant to detonate the bomb.

Attention focuses on civil sex case against Andrew following Maxwell conviction

Attention focuses on civil sex case against Andrew following Maxwell conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on five of six counts in her sex-trafficking trial in New York.

Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity – study

Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity – study

The research was carried out at the University of Southampton.

Trust broken with the EU in row over Northern Ireland Protocol – Sefcovic

Trust broken with the EU in row over Northern Ireland Protocol – Sefcovic

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said a compromise can still be found.

Ikea confirms 10% price hike in UK stores due to Covid

Ikea confirms 10% price hike in UK stores due to Covid

The retailer said global supply chain issues and rising costs of raw materials have forced it to raise prices.

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales remain at low level

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales remain at low level

Any impact from the latest surge in cases will not be evident until January.

Former military chief Carter: No ‘true understanding’ of politics in Afghanistan

Former military chief Carter: No ‘true understanding’ of politics in Afghanistan

General Sir Nick Carter said the collapse of the Afghan government and the Kabul evacuation in August was ‘shocking’.

Northern Ireland TV and film industry booming despite pandemic challenges

Northern Ireland TV and film industry booming despite pandemic challenges

Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast and the final series of Derry Girls will be among the locally-shot productions hitting screens in 2022.

Irish language skills of Great War soldiers from loyalist heartland revealed

Irish language skills of Great War soldiers from loyalist heartland revealed

Researchers cross-referenced census data with military records of men from east Belfast who fought in the First World War.

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