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No nightclub parties for New Year, says Drakeford

No nightclub parties for New Year, says Drakeford

Wales’ First Minister urged people to downsize their festive plans.

Woman arrested after two sets of twin boys die in house fire

Woman arrested after two sets of twin boys die in house fire

The 27-year-old has been detained on suspicion of child neglect.

Boris Johnson warned he is in ‘last orders time’ after shock by-election defeat

Boris Johnson warned he is in ‘last orders time’ after shock by-election defeat

The Lib Dems overturned a massive Conservative majority to take the previously safe seat of North Shropshire.

Thousands set off for France to beat tourism ban

Thousands set off for France to beat tourism ban

Cross-Channel rail operator Eurostar is urging people to avoid London St Pancras station unless they have a pre-booked ticket.

HSBC fined almost £64m over money laundering failures

HSBC fined almost £64m over money laundering failures

The Financial Conduct Authority issued the punishment over issues across an eight-year period.

Strikes over Night Tube to go ahead from Friday

Strikes over Night Tube to go ahead from Friday

Services will be disrupted over the weekend because of industrial action by the RMT.

Retail sales accelerate in November as Christmas shoppers hit high street

Retail sales accelerate in November as Christmas shoppers hit high street

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes increased by 1.4% for the month, accelerating from a 0.8% increase in October.

How do Covid restrictions compare across the UK?

How do Covid restrictions compare across the UK?

Wales has announced a return to more stringent coronavirus rules after Christmas in response to the outbreak of the Omicron variant.

Newly elected MP attacks PM’s ‘lies’ and promises to work for ‘you and only you’

Newly elected MP attacks PM’s ‘lies’ and promises to work for ‘you and only you’

Helen Morgan thanked North Shropshire’s voters for telling Boris Johnson that ‘enough is enough.’

Loss of ultra-safe seat adds to huge pressures facing Boris Johnson

Loss of ultra-safe seat adds to huge pressures facing Boris Johnson

The Tories lost the constituency to the Lib Dems in a by-election triggered by a sleaze scandal and taking place in a torrid period for the PM.

North Shropshire by-election: Lib Dems beat Tories in bruising loss for Johnson

North Shropshire by-election: Lib Dems beat Tories in bruising loss for Johnson

Beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to come under vast pressure over the loss of the scandal-triggered by-election.

What the papers say – December 17

What the papers say – December 17

Friday’s front pages are dominated by the threat Omicron is having on Christmas, with even the Queen cancelling her usual celebrations.

Government ponders plan to ban sale of peat compost to gardeners by 2024

Government ponders plan to ban sale of peat compost to gardeners by 2024

The move would cut carbon emissions and protect nature, but conservationists say it ‘only scratches the surface’ of the problem.

New guidance for Scottish businesses to prevent Covid spread comes into effect

New guidance for Scottish businesses to prevent Covid spread comes into effect

Businesses are being asked to return to table service and to introduce measures to limit crowds to help prevent further spread of the virus.

North Shropshire by-election: Lib Dems claim ‘comfortable’ victory over Tories

North Shropshire by-election: Lib Dems claim ‘comfortable’ victory over Tories

A loss of the ultra-safe seat for the Conservatives would be a major blow to Boris Johnson.

Leonard Hubbard, former bassist of The Roots, dies aged 62

Leonard Hubbard, former bassist of The Roots, dies aged 62

The musician was a permanent fixture of the Philadelphia-based band from 1992 until 2007.

Law Commission to review the impact of ‘rape myths’ on criminal proceedings

Law Commission to review the impact of ‘rape myths’ on criminal proceedings

The Law Commission is launching a project to review how misconceptions surrounding sexual harm jeopardise justice for victims.

Search warrant issued for Alec Baldwin’s mobile phone

Search warrant issued for Alec Baldwin’s mobile phone

It is believed it may contain evidence relevant to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Sunak to hold crisis talks over Omicron’s impact on pubs and restaurants

Sunak to hold crisis talks over Omicron’s impact on pubs and restaurants

Rishi Sunak has cut short a trip to the United States for talks with business leaders about the problems being caused by the latest coronavirus wave.

EU set to move to ensure medicines continue to flow between GB and NI

EU set to move to ensure medicines continue to flow between GB and NI

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic is expected to announce proposed new legislation on Friday.

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