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Grenfell sparked by ‘unbridled passion for deregulation’, inquiry hears
The probe into the fire was told a desire to boost construction led to the industry being allowed to exploit regulations.
Susanna Reid ‘superbly’ summarises public outrage at No 10 Xmas party
The GMB presenter won plaudits after appearing on one of the last episodes of The Andrew Marr Show.
Full Fact reprimands the Express for ‘vastly’ overstating impact of UK trade deals
The newspaper claimed that new deals struck in the aftermath of the UK's split with the EU are worth an eye-watering £766 billion.
Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Arwen
The business secretary said he would review power firms' operations amid ongoing outages.
Countries have stockpiled ‘more Covid vaccines than they can use’
Demand has dipped below supply, the head of the world's largest vaccine manufacturer warned.
‘Too late’ to stop Omicron wave, top scientist warns
Travel restrictions are "shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted", Prof Mark Woolhouse said.
Johnson to launch inquiry into Arthur Labinjo-Hughes murder
The investigation will reportedly involve police, schools, social services and probation watchdogs
Watch: Quentin Letts says masks are ‘sinister’ & to do with ‘thought control’
"When it comes to instruments of control does he think about losing the right to protest maybe or is it just being asked nicely to wear a mask to help protect others," wrote one Twitter user.
Watch: Tory MP ridiculed for trying to defend No 10 party – best reactions
"Watch the Tory Christmas Shindig go from following the guidance to being an “event” to merely being a rumour in less than a minute," wrote James Felton.