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- The Independent
Two GB News hosts axed amid major shake-up on channel
‘GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel’ said one presenter
- Manchester Evening News
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden says 'we just found out' as co-star fights tears
They found out some news while travelling together
- The Daily Beast
Shutdown Looms After Trump ‘Blindsided’ by ‘President Elon Musk’
Donald Trump has become embroiled in a behind-the-scenes power struggle with Elon Musk over the jettisoned Republican-led spending deal. One month before the president-elect returns in triumph to the White House, he is already facing a challenge to his authority from the tech titan credited with doing the most to get him there. Trump may have asserted his own power over Republicans on Capitol Hill in demolishing the compromise deal that appeared all set to be ratified—but he was still taking sec
- Hello!
Christina Trevanion steps down as host of hit BBC show to take on surprising new role
Christina Trevanion is not returning as the host of one of the BBC's hit daytime programmes. Get the details here…
- Manchester Evening News
Driver 'nearly crashes' into police motorbike - then cops realise who it is
Police recognised the van
- Evening Standard
OPINION - I'm sorry, but this is why I have no sympathy for the woman whose £10,000 handbag was stolen in London
It did not, I have to say, take long for my sympathy for the woman who had her designer handbag stolen from a changing room in Oxford Street to evaporate into thin air. Nothing sums up more the vulgarity of the culture than the fact that it’s now de rigueur for a young woman to flaunt £10,000 worth of designer handbag as a measure of success. As an artefact, the Hermes JPG Shoulder Birkin, in red is an attractive piece; it’s well made and an intelligent take on the original designed for Jane Birkin.
- Hello!
Prince William and Princess Kate release heartfelt family Christmas card in royal first
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a touching family photo to mark the festive season
- Hello!
Duchess Sophie turns heads in the brightest trousers we've seen a royal wear
The Duchess of Edinburgh looked vibrant and festive to attend an engagement in Surrey on Wednesday, stepping into the spotlight wearing bold green trousers from Emilia Wickstead and a berry-red coat
- The Telegraph
‘We’re evicting our 90-year-old tenant because of Labour’
Labour’s commitment to end no-fault evictions was sold as a promise to protect tenants and provide them with stable housing.
- The Independent
Starmer reveals the real reason for his family farm tax - not to hit super wealthy death duty dodgers
The NFU have said that the prime minister’s admission to the Commons liaison committee proves the family farm tax was ‘an indiscriminate revenue-raising measure with no thought given to who it impacts’
- The Independent
All the new driving laws and costs coming to British roads in December - and what they mean for you
A raft of road rules and changes are due to come into effect this December
- The Telegraph
Videos show North Koreans in Ukrainian trenches as Russia ‘hides casualties’
North Korean soldiers have been filmed storming Ukrainian trenches as reports emerge of Kim Jong-un’s troops suffering significant losses.
- The Telegraph
BBC refuses to play anti-Starmer Christmas song as it hits No 1 in downloads chart
An anti-Sir Keir Starmer song has reached No 1 in the official singles downloads chart – but the BBC has so far refused to play it.
- Manchester Evening News
Roy Keane tells Marcus Rashford where to go next in 'deal that works for everybody'
With Marcus Rashford admitting he is ready to quit Manchester United, former Red Devils captain Roy Keane has offered a suggestion for what the forward's next move should be
- Sky News
Zelenskyy now voicing the reality that's been apparent for a long time
A dramatic change in tone by Ukraine's president - acknowledging the strength of Russia's hold over swathes of Ukrainian territory - has coincided with the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House. The incoming US commander-in-chief has said he can end Russia's war in Ukraine in a day - though without saying how. One thing is certain, however; his approach will be very different to Joe Biden's.
- Sky News
John Lennon's son has emergency surgery for cancer
John Lennon's son Julian has had emergency surgery after he was diagnosed with cancer. The 61-year-old urged his social media followers to "please get yourself checked out by your doctor". In a post on X, Julian Lennon explained how his dermatologist said he "should be operated on ASAP" over concerns about the skin on his shoulder and forearm, one of which had melanoma.
- The Telegraph
Prince and Princess of Wales skip Christmas lunch at palace as they head for early holiday
The Prince and Princess of Wales chose not to attend the Royal family’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, joining the Duke of York as high-profile absentees.
- Town & Country
Princess Beatrice's Three-Year-Old Daughter Makes Her Very First Appearance with the Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth's youngest great-granddaughter has just made her public debut with the royals.
- The Independent
Ferry disaster passenger accuses Indian navy vessel of ‘showing off’ as video shows moment of crash
Ten civilians and 3 navy personnel killed
- The Telegraph
The divisive stealth tax at the heart of Rayner’s ‘mega-councils’ plan
It’s a tax that has already “fleeced” millions of residents across the country.