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Tory MP embarrassingly shut down on live TV
Niall Paterson then interjected when the Tory MP suggested we couldn't afford pay rises and said: “Or not waste £30 billion on useless PPE.”
Meghan says ‘everything was controlled’ including text messages
The duchess described herself as being in a ‘bubble’ as she spoke about her royal life on her Netflix documentary.
NHS trust offers free porridge and stocks fridges for staff
Healthcare workers are being offered the support as part of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s care package.
Meghan breaks down in tears as she describes death threats
In an emotional moment during the latest of the Harry & Meghan’s series, Meghan said negative media coverage had led to death threats.
Bank of England raises interest rates to new 14-year high
Two rate-setters voted to keep interest rates unchanged at the December meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.
‘Dickensian Christmas’ warning as people go cold and hungry
Some 17% of adults said they were eating food past its “use by” date, the Office for National Statistics said.
Nurses going to picket lines ‘with heavy hearts’, but left with no choice – RCN
The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland will take part in a strike for fair pay and safe staffing levels.
Irony alert! Mr Free Speech threatens legal action
The jet-tracking account was also suspended on Wednesday – despite the social media platform’s new owner earlier pledging to keep it up.
‘Huge increase’ in Big Issue vendors needing help
The organisation renewed its call to the public to support by subscribing or making a contribution through the Big Issue Foundation.