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No deal Brexit fear as EU chief warns Boris Johnson’s refusal to extend transition period is unrealistic
The UK is scheduled to leave the EU on January 31.
Record employment at risk despite surging wages, say economists
Economists at the Resolution Foundation said slow economic growth in 2019 could weigh on labour markets next year.
RSPCA probes prominent lawyer’s claim he killed fox with baseball bat
Jolyon Maugham said he had to deal with a fox which had become entangled in protective netting around chickens on his property.
Government warned cuts are eroding people’s access to justice
Baroness Hale says lack of access to legal services in family courts is a ‘serious difficulty’ for the justice system.
Giving up alcohol for new year and beyond could bag you a ‘free’ holiday
Going alcohol-free for 10 weeks could potentially in the equivalent of five nights in the sunny Algarve.
15 killed and 66 injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
At least 66 others survived with injuries, and 50 were taken to hospital in Almaty.
Update: how to apply for post-Brexit settled status for EU citizens
Update 26/12/19: All your questions on applying for settled status answered.
In Pictures: Solar eclipse ‘ring of fire’ delights crowds across Asia
The moon passed in front of the sun in a spectacular natural phenomenon on Boxing Day.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained again by Moscow police
He has been jailed repeatedly in recent years for organising or participating in unsanctioned protests.