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Sussexes urged to give up titles as papers criticise ‘hatchet job’ series

Sussexes urged to give up titles as papers criticise ‘hatchet job’ series

The national mastheads drew issue with the couple for attacking Britain’s institutions.

King tells of ‘reassuring presence’ of trees as fitting tribute to late Queen

King tells of ‘reassuring presence’ of trees as fitting tribute to late Queen

The monarch has written a foreword for a new book entitled The Queen’s Green Canopy.

Postal workers take further day of strike action in increasingly bitter dispute

Postal workers take further day of strike action in increasingly bitter dispute

Around 11,000 members of the Communications Workers Union in Scotland will take a further day of strike action on Friday.

Perfect storm of human activity threatening marine life, conservationists warn

Perfect storm of human activity threatening marine life, conservationists warn

Species from dugongs to coral and abalone are at risk of extinction, latest Red List of Threaten Species update shows.

What the papers say – December 9

What the papers say – December 9

Reaction to the Sussexes ‘soap opera’ leads many of the Friday papers.

US critics unimpressed by first instalment of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series

US critics unimpressed by first instalment of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series

Major US media outlets offered mostly unfavourable takes on the tell-all documentary, the first three episodes of which began streaming on Thursday.

Harry and Meghan branded ‘troubled couple’ who are ‘irrelevant’ to UK

Harry and Meghan branded ‘troubled couple’ who are ‘irrelevant’ to UK

A Tory MP said he plans to bring forward proposed legislation that could eventually strip the Sussexes of their royal titles.

People struggling to heat homes in ‘dreadful’ position due to cold snap

People struggling to heat homes in ‘dreadful’ position due to cold snap

National Energy Action has urged the Government to provide more support.

No ‘VIP lane’ existed for PPE, says Conservative former minister

No ‘VIP lane’ existed for PPE, says Conservative former minister

Tory peer Michelle Mone has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords following allegations linking her to a firm awarded PPE contracts.

Tory MP plans proposed law to strip Harry and Meghan of royal titles

Tory MP plans proposed law to strip Harry and Meghan of royal titles

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely accused the Duke of Sussex of ‘attacking’ the monarchy, calling it a ‘political issue’.

We want to keep the World Cup party going for England fans, says Kalvin Phillips

We want to keep the World Cup party going for England fans, says Kalvin Phillips

The England midfielder said footage of supporters celebrating back home has given the players a lift.

Man charged with offences under the Terrorism Act

Man charged with offences under the Terrorism Act

Benjamin Hyland, of Yeadon, Leeds, was charged with several offences on Thursday.

Short bursts of activity in daily tasks can reduce risk of early death – study

Short bursts of activity in daily tasks can reduce risk of early death – study

Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy can make a real difference, researchers say.

Huge blaze which closed railway line started deliberately, investigators believe

Huge blaze which closed railway line started deliberately, investigators believe

More than 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which started on Monday and engulfed several disused factories in Wolverhampton.

UK exit from EU single market ‘laid foundation for protocol’ – German minister

UK exit from EU single market ‘laid foundation for protocol’ – German minister

Simon Coveney said Brexit has been ‘a process that’s gone on for too long, but as a result I think everyone knows where the landing zones are’.

Labour would fast-track asylum claims from ‘safe’ countries

Labour would fast-track asylum claims from ‘safe’ countries

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper accused the Government of failing to “get any grip” on Channel crossings.

Let Me Entertain You: Robbie Williams plays World Cup gig for England squad

Let Me Entertain You: Robbie Williams plays World Cup gig for England squad

The Angels singer joined up with Gareth Southgate’s players at their Al Wakra base.

Cold weather payments triggered by Arctic blast as lows near minus 10C expected

Cold weather payments triggered by Arctic blast as lows near minus 10C expected

Freezing conditions have triggered cold weather payments from the Government for some people on the lowest incomes.

Hundreds of thousands of people impacted by passport delays this year – watchdog

Hundreds of thousands of people impacted by passport delays this year – watchdog

The National Audit Office said longer waits ‘created anxiety for those with travel plans and hampered people’s ability to prove their identity’.

Search for sunken Jersey fishing boat with three onboard is suspended overnight

Search for sunken Jersey fishing boat with three onboard is suspended overnight

Jersey Coastguard urged anyone who finds debris on beaches to note where they find it and to report it.

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