English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
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Why UK is in 'extraordinary times' over its climate
The UK could be set to have had its warmest year on record, according to forecasters.
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What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?
Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.
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UK white Christmas unlikely despite a chilly festive forecast
Colder weather is heading our way this week but it is unlikely to bring widespread snow.
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Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
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2025 on track to be UK's warmest year on record
The UK could be set to have had its warmest year on record, according to forecasters.
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Clinics in GB supply almost half of NI's private ADHD drugs
Last year almost 4,000 prescriptions for ADHD medication were issued by private clinics to people in Northern Ireland, up from just six in 2019.
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2025 likely to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
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Royal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.
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Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
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The police report of my sexual assault was published by the tabloids
Jenny Evans funnelled her anger into training to become a journalist and uncover the truth.
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Britons are less well off than they were in 2019 - and these figures show it
The average person now has £38 less to spend each month after tax than they did at the end of 2024, following three consecutive quarters of falling UK living standards.
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Grinch and bear it? How to avoid falling out with your family over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
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We stripped to our pants a lot - Brydon on new series
The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.
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Banksy gives Britain at least one new mural for Christmas
Banksy, the world's most famous street artist, appears to have confirmed he is responsible for a new mural that appeared in London on Monday.
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Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
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Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest
A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.
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Drivers could be paying more for petrol and diesel than they should be, watchdog warns
The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
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Cat poo row goes to high court after neighbours kick up a stink
Cats from a home in Caerphilly county allegedly kept pooing in a neighbour's garden, the court hears.
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Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick, who has now been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, used multiple names.
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