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Gender pay gap widens at department run by women and equalities minister Truss

Gender pay gap widens at department run by women and equalities minister Truss

Labour said the growing divide ‘raises serious questions’ about the Government’s commitment to close the gender pay gap.

David Constantine awarded the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry

David Constantine awarded the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry

The Gold Medal for Poetry was established by King George V in 1933.

Johnson criticised over Covid-19 as he claims Labour wants to ‘cancel’ Christmas

Johnson criticised over Covid-19 as he claims Labour wants to ‘cancel’ Christmas

‘Dominic Cummings has been handed at least a £40,000 pay rise. How on earth does the PM justify that?’ says Sir Keir Starmer.

Mother’s scalding murder of toddler ‘disturbing’ and ‘tragic’ – judge

Mother’s scalding murder of toddler ‘disturbing’ and ‘tragic’ – judge

Katie Crowder spent an hour ‘clearing up’ after fatally injuring daughter Gracie at their home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Mark Drakeford says Wales to go into lockdown after Christmas

Mark Drakeford says Wales to go into lockdown after Christmas

Tighter restrictions for household mixing will come into force after the planned easing of measures over Christmas.

Black students at less selective universities more likely to drop out – watchdog

Black students at less selective universities more likely to drop out – watchdog

Undergraduates at universities with higher entry requirements are more likely to continue with their studies in the second year, a report has found.

Johnson urges ‘extreme caution’ as coronavirus restrictions ease at Christmas

Johnson urges ‘extreme caution’ as coronavirus restrictions ease at Christmas

The relaxation of coronavirus rules is set to go ahead despite concerns about the spread of Covid-19.

Unicef helps feed hungry children ‘as part of first UK response’

Unicef helps feed hungry children ‘as part of first UK response’

Some 1,800 families struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will receive breakfast boxes over the Christmas school holidays.

Manchester’s Trafford Centre taken over by Canadian pension fund

Manchester’s Trafford Centre taken over by Canadian pension fund

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) was a key lender to Intu prior to its insolvency during the first coronavirus lockdown.

Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death

Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death

The nine-year-old is believed to be the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as the cause of death

Facebook’s UK users to be overseen by firm’s US HQ after Brexit transition

Facebook’s UK users to be overseen by firm’s US HQ after Brexit transition

The social network says there will be no change to the privacy controls or the services Facebook offers to people in the UK.

Air pollution causes catalogue of health problems

Air pollution causes catalogue of health problems

Older people, the young and those with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to toxic air.

Bank expected to hold off from year-end action amid hopes for UK economy

Bank expected to hold off from year-end action amid hopes for UK economy

Economists expect the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 0.1% and its quantitative easing programme at £895 billion.

Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits

Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits

Care experts said they are ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential impact of families across the UK meeting up over the festive season.

Christmas relaxation of coronavirus rules set to go ahead as planned

Christmas relaxation of coronavirus rules set to go ahead as planned

The move comes despite concerns about the impact on the spread of coronavirus.

Mayor Burnham argues there’s a ‘clear case’ for Manchester to exit Tier 3

Mayor Burnham argues there’s a ‘clear case’ for Manchester to exit Tier 3

‘We are below London and below Liverpool when they went into Tier 2 originally,’ says Mr Burnham.

Sledge and flag used on Shackleton’s South Pole expedition to stay in the UK

Sledge and flag used on Shackleton’s South Pole expedition to stay in the UK

The UK Government imposed an export ban on the artefacts due to their national significance.

Emergency lorry park planned at Scotland-Northern Ireland ferry port

Emergency lorry park planned at Scotland-Northern Ireland ferry port

Transport Scotland has an agreement in principle in place to use Castle Kennedy Airfield, near the port of Cairnryan.

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow ‘disappointed’ by ruling on killers’ sentences

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow ‘disappointed’ by ruling on killers’ sentences

A bid to increase the sentences for Henry Long, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers was rejected.

Hyde Park bombing: Damages cannot be awarded to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

Hyde Park bombing: Damages cannot be awarded to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

A High Court judge said awarding such damages would require an extension of the law.

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