Union announces 48-hour Christmas Eve walkouts

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A

Nick Gibb claims pledge to build 300,000 new homes a year still on track – even though target is now ‘advisory’

The pair are battling it out to replace Ian Blackford who announced his intention to stand down last week.

Eight children are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection.

Pubs across the capital will be filled with French expats during Saturday’s match between Les Bleus and the Three Lions.

Morelands Primary School in Hampshire has confirmed the death of a student from Strep A, bringing the total to eight

From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

The actress received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995 for her contribution to motion pictures.

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995 for her contribution to motion pictures.

In 2018 she participated in the 22nd series of UK Celebrity Big Brother, in which she finished runner-up.

British audiences saw Alley in reality TV-mode on the 22nd series of UK Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, with the Kansas-born actor finishing second.

There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

TV money-saving expert reminds viewers it is their responsibility, not their employer’s or HMRC’s, to check they are assigned the correct tax code

TV money-saving expert reminds viewers it is their responsibility, not their employer’s or HMRC’s, to check they are assigned the correct tax code

TV money-saving expert suggests dehumidifiers could prove cheap alternative to dryers and radiators

TV money-saving expert suggests dehumidifiers could prove cheap alternative to dryers and radiators

The Money Saving Expert advised Clubcard users to try the little-known hack to avoid losing out on vouchers set to expire

The Money Saving Expert advised Clubcard users to try the little-known hack to avoid losing out on vouchers set to expire

‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

RMT said the offer did not meet any of their criteria in securing job security and better working conditions

Money Saving Expert founder shares how to boost state pension pot

Money Saving Expert founder shares how to boost state pension pot

Many of the tabloids react angrily to the latest news about Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show.

The fictional duo posted separate tributes to the Sesame Street actor, musician and children’s author, who has died aged 90.

Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over an article about his separate High Court claim regarding his security arrangements in the UK.

More than 100 firefighters were on the scene.

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are set to walk out from 6pm on December 24 until 6am on December 27.

Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters say.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is urging the Government to charge regulators with limiting how often debt collectors can contact people.

The price of the cheapest brand of formula has increased by 22% this year, according to analysis by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).

Some 13,000 drivers were questioned about which factors would make them alter their itineraries.

The National Motor Museum, Hampton Court Palace and the Natural History Museum will benefit from the grants.

England will face France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Party tables ‘humble address’ in Commons demanding release of emails and texts

The ‘unprecedented and in-depth documentary series’ is set to debut on the streaming platform on Thursday.

The ‘unprecedented and in-depth documentary series’ is set to debut on the streaming platform on Thursday

The party has raised concerns over patients who are not able to see a GP with serious undiagnosed medical conditions.

The PPE supplier, which won government contracts worth more than £200m, has been linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone.

Labour says it would scrap tax status and use money to train doctors

Julie Harper has just £16 left from her Universal Credit once she pays for her home after losing her job at M&S during the pandemic.

The CEO of leading energy firm said depending on one single source of energy is dangerous for Europe, as seen from imposed sanctions on Russia

From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

On the Breadline: Families are worried about having enough food to go around and have started using food banks in the cost of living crisis

Ngozi Fulani, founder of the charity Sistah Space, expressed shock at her treatment by the late Queen’s lady in waiting, Lady Susan Hussey.

Gordon Brown says package is ‘biggest transfer of power out of Westminster’ ever seen

Matthew McCallan had been missing from the Dungannon area since the early hours of Sunday.

Members to vote on Network Rail’s latest offer in long-running dispute on pay, jobs and conditions

The Department of the Environment said Mr O’Leary’s views were ‘at odds’ with parents who applied for the scheme.

On the Breadline: ‘It’s right that we do all we can for those who need help most,’ chief executive says after donation

The charity CEO said she will not be commenting further on the royal racism scandal but will instead focus continuing her important charity work

Members of the RMT union will walk out from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on December 27.

Councils will be able to treat target as ‘advisory’ if it threatens rural and suburban areas

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics.

The Labour leader claimed people are being held back by a ‘broken model’ that ‘hoards power in Westminster’.

Exclusive: ‘We need to see that very often there is a long history of domestic abuse. It is not just something that is against one partner,’ shadow justice minister says

Morelands Primary, in Waterlooville, Hampshire, reportedly said it is “absolutely devastated” by the loss of one of its pupils.

The Labour leader said he rejected attempts to ‘re-frame’ the election.

It comes after some wrangling within the Irish government over how an unusual Cabinet reshuffle may affect Mr Donohoe’s second term.

A coalition of charities warned a month ago that the policy amounts to ‘psychological torture’

Exclusive: Women walking ‘several miles to us without coats or socks and just slippers only several days before their due date,’ local pastor says

Housebuilding targets will no longer be mandatory after ‘over 100 Tory MPs’ threatened to rebel over planning reform.

No 10 also denied there was a shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin.

Rishi Sunak has faced backlash from LGBT+ supporters’ groups after congratulating Qatar on its hosting of the World Cup.

Housebuilding targets will no longer be mandatory after ‘over 100 Tory MPs’ threatened to rebel over planning reform

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics

Oscar Smith was welcomed by a group of Save Soil protesters in Parliament Square, London.

Conservative HQ has asked MPs to decide whether they will contest seat by end of 5 December

Exclusive: New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit

‘We aim to deliver it in the first term,’ party says – scotching suggestions of delay

Medical records of a woman who claimed she was the victim of a grooming gang do not match allegations she was beaten, stabbed and given a “backstreet abortion”, a court has heard.Preston Crown Court heard Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, C...

The home secretary says she will do ‘whatever it takes’ to stop Channel crossings

More than £30,000 a year separates the average person in the northeast from their London counterpart, according to data reviewed by the Institute for Public Policy research

Business group warns of slump in investment and productivity as UK mired in ‘stagflation’

‘There is no such thing as an illegal asylum seeker,’ says UNHRC

‘This is a time to come together and to send a very clear message to Mr Putin that we’re not going to be divided in this way,’ says Nadhim Zahawi

Home secretary endorses hardline report also demanding lifetime ban on settlement for using ‘illegal’ route

Supporters in Doha were quietly optimistic about the Three Lions’ chances after the 3-0 second round win against Senegal.

Attending with her family, the screenwriter said it was ‘surreal’ to receive the council’s highest accolade.

Lorraine Barwell was not aware of a prisoner’s previous violent outbursts despite Serco having access to this information.

Last Labour PM said the public are backing Labour because the party is offering ‘real change’.

It has approved councils’ plans to invest a £2.6 billion pot that succeeds the European Structural and Investment Fund.

A cold weather alert warns of severe conditions between 6pm on Wednesday and 9am on Monday, December 12.

Shadow minister Vicky Foxcroft raised the case in the Commons of a woman who was facing a £17,000 energy bill simply to keep her daughter alive.

The latest bid to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland looks set to fail.

A flag made by Three Lions supporters was displayed in the Al Bayt Stadium during England’s 3-0 win against Senegal.

‘He did wear the grass out,’ one neighbour says

‘He did wear the grass out,’ one neighbour says

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA had a total of 39 instances of offensive language when it was broadcast on E4 Extra in July.

Seven women were convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Monday over the incident on April 7 last year.

The alleged victim was no longer willing to cooperate with police by the time of the DNA match.

Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he could not see the circumstances in which Jeremy Corbyn would stand for the party.

Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road