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Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

The shadow housing secretary said: ‘I think over time, people will grow to really respect her.’

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

A think tank said this is because the zero-emission vehicle mandate takes into account credits from selling low-emission petrol and diesel cars.

Christmas gifts come with a deadly warning from emergency doctors

Christmas gifts come with a deadly warning from emergency doctors

Emergency doctors have warned that some popular stocking fillers come with ‘hidden hazards’.

Boy, 9, to join Brianna Ghey’s mother on mental health triathlon challenge

Boy, 9, to join Brianna Ghey’s mother on mental health triathlon challenge

Harvey Goodman, from Stockton Heath in Warrington, is no stranger to impressive challenges.

Former GB para-athlete over halfway through South Pole solo skiing expedition

Former GB para-athlete over halfway through South Pole solo skiing expedition

Jonny Huntington, who had a stroke in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in the challenge.

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

Graphic designer creates George Michael ‘tribute with twist’ using 12,000 screws

Graphic designer creates George Michael ‘tribute with twist’ using 12,000 screws

The tribute took roughly 90 hours to make.

Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, ministers urged

Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, ministers urged

The Sunshine Bill will be debated by MPs in the new year.

What the papers say – December 22

What the papers say – December 22

A variety of stories adorn Sunday’s front pages.

Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

Lib Dems open to the prospect of calling a Waspi vote, deputy leader signals

Lib Dems open to the prospect of calling a Waspi vote, deputy leader signals

Daisy Cooper also said the party was facing forward to a fight with the Tories in May’s local elections.

Four in 10 do not share William’s optimism on ending homelessness, poll suggests

Four in 10 do not share William’s optimism on ending homelessness, poll suggests

Homelessness can take various forms, from rough sleeping to families being housed in temporary accommodation.

PTSD symptoms rise four-fold in jurors exposed to distressing evidence – study

PTSD symptoms rise four-fold in jurors exposed to distressing evidence – study

The research included a fictitious trial based on a real life case, during which 181 mock jurors were exposed to various materials.

100,000 Christmas Day bus journeys expected when operators boost services

100,000 Christmas Day bus journeys expected when operators boost services

Industry body the Confederation of Passenger Transport said more operators are running buses on December 25 to meet increased demand.

Chris McCausland to address ableism in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

Chris McCausland to address ableism in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

The broadcast serves as an alternative to the monarch’s annual televised address.

Firms offer no festive cheer to Reeves with gloomy outlook for 2025

Firms offer no festive cheer to Reeves with gloomy outlook for 2025

The Budget hike to employers’ national insurance is ‘exacerbating an already tepid demand environment’, the CBI warned.

Christmas getaway disruption as some flights cancelled due to high winds

Christmas getaway disruption as some flights cancelled due to high winds

The Met Office has announced yellow warnings are expected to remain in place until 9pm on Sunday.

Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK

Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK

US President-elect Donald Trump said Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’.

Patel accuses Starmer of ‘desperate’ approach to China ties

Patel accuses Starmer of ‘desperate’ approach to China ties

Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel said China had been behind ‘all sorts of incursions in our country’.

Teachers in the UK should be permitted to work from home – Education Secretary

Teachers in the UK should be permitted to work from home – Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson spoke to the Observer about offering more flexibility in the profession.

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