15 h. ago UK snow maps show blizzard to hit England as one area set for eight inch drifts

A new snow forecast for the UK shows almost half of England is set for significant snowfall along with the majority of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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23 h. ago FTSE 100 climbs 20% this year but hopes of Santa Rally to 10,000 are dashed

Miners and financial stocks, along with defence stocks, were the biggest drivers of the FTSE 100's gains this year.

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42 h. ago Coatbridge MP Frank McNally hosts Parliament event to highlight 'growing scandal' of people dying in poverty across the UK

Marie Curie’s Dying in Poverty 2025 report reveals that more than 100,000 people died in poverty in 2024, with working-age people now more likely to die in poverty than those of pension age.

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47 h. ago Parents warned to avoid common car seat mistake during winter travel

Millions are set to hit the road this Christmas to visit family and friends over the festive period. But, an expert has warned parents to avoid a common car seat mistake many make.

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53 h. ago Scotland to be hit by worst of 'Beast from the East' as 24 counties slated for snow

Weather maps reveal 600-mile snow wall set to hit UK on January 1

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3 d. ago US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs

Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms will still go bust this year.While the US president has vowed to increase domestic farm production, and even claimed this formed a “big part” of his plan to lower grocery prices for Americans, many US farmers are grappling with mounting financial issues – compounded by Trump’s agenda. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Drivers told take take 1 important measure as snow blizzard 'set to hit UK'

A snow blizzard is predicted to hit the UK, with driving experts warning motorists that they should take one measure to help prevent any accidents in the snow and ice on the roads

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4 d. ago How pop icon JoJo shot to stardom age 13 with 'inappropriate' songs written by men before she disappeared from the limelight to battle sex, drug and alcohol addiction

Her catchy debut single Leave (Get Out) became an instant hit and she appeared perfectly set up for a long career in the music industry.

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4 d. ago Britain's 'most generous' boss splashes £100,000 on employee's presents

A boss has gone viral for gifting one of his employee's a luxury car - and forking out £100,000 on his staff Christmas presents as people ask if his company is hiring

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5 d. ago Father fined £100k in bitter war with council over SIX home improvements for his semi

A father claims he has been left feeling 'suicidal' after the council ordered him to pay more than £100,000 after he built his home extension too large.

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6 d. ago Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie

Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rightsPaul King, director of the global hit Paddington films and the Timothée Chalamet-led musical Wonka, is set to direct the Labubu film.In November it was announced that Sony Pictures, fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, had acquired the screen rights to the Chinese plush toy sensation with a feature film already in early development. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Fancy dinner with Harry and Meghan? It's yours for $100,000, writes ALISON BOSHOFF

Prince Harry and Meghan have quietly auctioned access to themselves to the highest bidder as a way of raising money, it can be revealed.

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6 d. ago UK snow forecast maps show London among major cities facing several centimetres

Snow looks set to hit several cities including London as a blizzard from the East could bring several centimetres of the white stuff between Christmas Day and New Year

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7 d. ago Met Office issues ‘tips and advice’ ahead of further ‘heavy rain’ across UK

Even more rain is set to hit the UK on Thursday (December 18)

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7 d. ago Strictly's Tess Daly fights back tears as she makes emotional admission ahead of exit

Strictly Come Dancing's Tess and co-host Claudia are set to leave the BBC hit show at the end of the series

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7 d. ago Bayern Munich hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks set off in stands

Bayern fans set off fireworks inside the Allianz Arena against Sporting CP in the Champions League

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8 d. ago Strike set to cost NHS £250m, Streeting says as doctors hit the picket line

It comes amid warnings of a ‘superflu’ sweeping the nation, with flu cases in hospitals in England at a record level for this time of year

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8 d. ago London's shame: More than 100,000 children will be homeless in capital this Christmas

London Councils estimates there is at least one homeless child in every classroom across the city

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8 d. ago Snow blast set to sweep all of UK in 72 hours as Brits brace for 6

The UK is set to be hit by snowfall within 72 hours, with up to 6 inches of the white stuff predicted to sweep parts of Scotland and North Wales, as well as England and Northern Ireland

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8 d. ago 'I'm a doctor and 90% of heart attacks begin with 1 morning habit

In the UK around 100,000 hospital admissions every year - an average of one every five minutes - are due to heart attacks. And one doctor has said 90 per cent are due to one reason

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