"Watch in disbelief!"

“Allowing hunts to go ahead on public and Government-owned land is completely irresponsible, regardless of whether those taking part are the Prime Minister’s mates."

"The Mos wanted to hide it by publishing it on Boxing Day," tweeted one person, but social media ensured the story was covered.

"Lovely Christmas gift from Thames Water: they’ve dumped raw sewage in the river overnight so Boxing Day swim is off. Thanks."

The South West and North West regions have the highest number of pubs at 5,739 and 5,361 respectively, according to the Government figures.

“One of the requests we got through this year was a seven-year-old girl who really wanted a rainbow duvet cover, so we took some of the funds and made that happen."

"Beyond the immediate risks to their health and wellbeing, growing up facing a range of persistent adversities can have a huge, negative impact on a young person’s future. "

“The children are scared because they know after Christmas we’re going to have to be out."

Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier said he remembered the unity of 27 remaining members, as the UK’s exit was agreed.