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Sunak and Starmer share family festive traditions

Sunak and Starmer share family festive traditions

Rishi Sunak has revealed that he takes charge of cooking the turkey on Christmas day, while Sir Keir Starmer heads to his local pub.

Prince and Princess of Wales release photo of children to mark Christmas Day

Prince and Princess of Wales release photo of children to mark Christmas Day

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear without their parents in the black and white photograph.

100 years since the first diabetes patient treated with insulin in England

100 years since the first diabetes patient treated with insulin in England

A century ago a diabetes diagnosis was essentially a ‘death sentence’, experts say.

Tories accused of overseeing ‘pothole pandemic’

Tories accused of overseeing ‘pothole pandemic’

The Liberal Democrats said that the number of pothole claims has grown significantly in the last year.

Justice minister condemns shooting incident at Dublin restaurant

Justice minister condemns shooting incident at Dublin restaurant

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed shock and expressed solidarity with gardai and restaurant staff.

‘Unprecedented’ scale of human devastation in 2023, says Red Cross

‘Unprecedented’ scale of human devastation in 2023, says Red Cross

Conflict and natural disasters have seen a huge need in various parts of the world this year.

Drivers handed nearly 36,000 parking tickets a day by private firms

Drivers handed nearly 36,000 parking tickets a day by private firms

More than 3.3 million tickets were handed out between July and September.

Crazy golf course and steam trains: Lotto winners outline plans to splash cash

Crazy golf course and steam trains: Lotto winners outline plans to splash cash

The biggest jackpot won in the UK this year was a whopping £111.7 million.

Charles pays tribute to ‘selfless’ volunteers in his Christmas address

Charles pays tribute to ‘selfless’ volunteers in his Christmas address

The Christmas broadcast, the second of the King’s reign, was delivered standing in Buckingham Palace’s centre room.

Viral moments of 2023: From a giant baked bean to a seal pup at a kebab shop

Viral moments of 2023: From a giant baked bean to a seal pup at a kebab shop

Here is a run down of all the viral moments of 2023.

‘Free’ was the most searched-for term on Gumtree in January this year

‘Free’ was the most searched-for term on Gumtree in January this year

As well as looking for free items, there were also signs that people were looking to give their home a makeover this year.

Voters will only make final decision closer to general election, says Ross

Voters will only make final decision closer to general election, says Ross

The Scottish Conservative leader said he will ‘do everything I can’ to ensure Rishi Sunak remains Prime Minister.

Archbishop of Canterbury to use Christmas Day sermon to highlight Gaza suffering

Archbishop of Canterbury to use Christmas Day sermon to highlight Gaza suffering

The Archbishop will reflect on the plight of newborns in Gazan hospitals without electricity.

Animals causing record numbers of car breakdowns

Animals causing record numbers of car breakdowns

Drivers are being warned that rodents can be attracted to vehicles left unused for long periods or with food inside or nearby.

One in six planning to ‘resell unwanted Christmas gifts’

One in six planning to ‘resell unwanted Christmas gifts’

Unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories, children’s toys and games and beauty products are the items most likely to be listed, according to Barclays.

Renewed hope for renewable energy at end of rollercoaster year

Renewed hope for renewable energy at end of rollercoaster year

The clean energy sector faced several setbacks over the course of a turbulent 2023.

Camilla labelled Charles’s ‘rock’ by the Queen’s sister

Camilla labelled Charles’s ‘rock’ by the Queen’s sister

Annabel Elliot makes the comments during a BBC documentary about the King to be screened on Boxing Day at 6.50pm on BBC One.

Estimated number of ‘London leavers’ slumps to nine-year low in 2023

Estimated number of ‘London leavers’ slumps to nine-year low in 2023

The number of homes bought by Londoners outside the capital fell to 69,190 in 2023 according to estate agent Hamptons, the lowest figure since 2014.

Four types of cheese recalled after possible E. coli contamination

Four types of cheese recalled after possible E. coli contamination

The Food Standards Agency announced the recall on Christmas Eve.

Parts of UK set for warmest Christmas Day in almost a decade

Parts of UK set for warmest Christmas Day in almost a decade

Dreams of a White Christmas have been shattered for most of the country.

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