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Camping, memes and Speedos – Six of 2021’s best fundraising efforts

Camping, memes and Speedos – Six of 2021’s best fundraising efforts

Take a look at a selection of the best fundraising efforts of the year.

Gordon Brown: Afghanistan is the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time

Gordon Brown: Afghanistan is the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time

Mr Brown said more than half of the Afghan population is facing extreme hunger, including a million children who are at risk of starving to death.

What the papers say – December 29

What the papers say – December 29

Covid ‘positivity’ for the new year features among a range of stories on Wednesday’s front pages.

Paddy Ashdown’s plan to redesign Parliament

Paddy Ashdown’s plan to redesign Parliament

Lib Dem leader wanted a ‘hemispherical’ Commons chamber to symbolise pact with Tony Blair’s New Labour.

New Highway Code rules for drivers ‘not being communicated’

New Highway Code rules for drivers ‘not being communicated’

Advice and rules for road users in Britain are due to be amended in January.

Blair blocked race equality strategy following Stephen Lawrence report

Blair blocked race equality strategy following Stephen Lawrence report

Home secretary Jack Straw wanted a 10-year plan to tackle inequality following landmark report into the killing of the black teenager.

Clergyman’s appeal to Palace to allow Elton John to sing at Diana’s funeral

Clergyman’s appeal to Palace to allow Elton John to sing at Diana’s funeral

The Dean of Westminster said the singer’s reworked version of Candle In The Wind captured the public mood following the princess’s death.

Number 10 hired US lawyers to advise on Monica Lewinsky scandal, files reveal

Number 10 hired US lawyers to advise on Monica Lewinsky scandal, files reveal

Advice was sought on the investigation into Bill Clinton ahead of Tony Blair’s first visit to the White House as PM in 1998.

George Bush admitted he knew little about foreign affairs

George Bush admitted he knew little about foreign affairs

A British ambassador said the future US president’s world view was limited to ‘Texan and Mexican horizons’.

Hague called for devolution referendum delay following Diana’s death

Hague called for devolution referendum delay following Diana’s death

Tory leader urged Tony Blair to put the vote on a the creation of the Scottish Parliament on hold.

TUC new year message urges pay rise for workers

TUC new year message urges pay rise for workers

Union leader sends a direct message to the Prime Minister to end wages ‘crisis’.

Blair aides drew up ‘counter sleaze’ strategy amid fears of loss of trust

Blair aides drew up ‘counter sleaze’ strategy amid fears of loss of trust

A £650,000 refurbishment of the lord chancellor’s flat caused anger as advisers suggested the appointment of a ‘commissioner for ministerial ethics’.

Ex-addict who spent last Christmas homeless thanks public for giving her hope

Ex-addict who spent last Christmas homeless thanks public for giving her hope

Nedyalka Petrov has been helped by the crowdfunding platform Beam to buy work clothes and a phone so she could start rebuilding her life.

Nicola Sturgeon to give Covid statement as cases reach record levels

Nicola Sturgeon to give Covid statement as cases reach record levels

The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.

Andrew’s lawyer argues accuser cannot sue in US as ‘she lives in Australia’

Andrew’s lawyer argues accuser cannot sue in US as ‘she lives in Australia’

Virginia Giuffre claims she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein to have sex with Andrew when she was aged 17 and a minor under US law.

NHS in new booster jab drive as Covid cases continue to rise

NHS in new booster jab drive as Covid cases continue to rise

Some 650,000 text messages will be sent to people who have not yet received a top-up dose of the vaccine.

Sajid Javid hits out as Parkrun cancels events in Wales due to restrictions

Sajid Javid hits out as Parkrun cancels events in Wales due to restrictions

The Health Secretary said restricting outdoor exercise is not justified or proportionate.

Tributes paid to transgender activist April Ashley

Tributes paid to transgender activist April Ashley

The model and actress was one of the first Britons to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

Ministers closely monitor Covid data as cases continue to rise

Ministers closely monitor Covid data as cases continue to rise

Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Government stood ready to act if additional controls were required.

Welsh urged to follow restrictions amid ‘rapid rise’ in Covid cases

Welsh urged to follow restrictions amid ‘rapid rise’ in Covid cases

It comes after Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford closed nightclubs and announced a return to the rule of six inside hospitality venues.

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