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Appeal to help Afghan children raises almost £10m in one day
The actress Gillian Anderson, known for playing Margaret Thatcher in The Crown, is among the high-profile supporters.
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What you can and can’t do at Christmas according to new Covid restrictions
Here’s a look at what Christmas might look like for us ahead of the holidays.
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50p Kew Gardens coin bought for £171 on eBay
It was brought out to mark 250 since Kew Gardens opened in 1759.
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Leaked report suggests indoor mixing could be banned as Omicron cases rise
The Financial Times reported that Boris Johnson was presented with a number of options on Friday under a so-called Plan C
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Best UK area to move to in 2022
We look at community spirit, safety and crime ratings
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Children’s letters to Santa reveal most-wanted toys
Favourites such as Lego, Playmobil and Barbie are all in the top 10, as well as board games and Scalextric.
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Search begins for relatives of family whose pictorial history is found in skip
It was thought that Evan Thomas was in his 70s or 80s when he died in March 2020 with no family with him in hospital.
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HSBC fined almost £64m over money laundering failures
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the punishment after finding “serious weaknesses” across HSBC’s automated systems
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Elderly woman receives hundreds of Christmas cards after granddaughter's appeal
Margaret Pattison, 89, was stunned by the number of cards she has received.
Book Club
Nine last minute gifts to buy book lovers this Christmas
Our resident book experts give you a rundown of some of their favourite literary gifts this festive season.
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Full-fibre broadband now available to eight million homes, says Ofcom
Full-fibre connections are capable of speeds of up to 1,000Mbps or one gigabit, significantly faster than the average UK speed.
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Marks & Spencer sues Aldi over Christmas light up gin
The case marks the second time the chain has taken the grocer to court, after taking legal action against Aldi’s Colin the Caterpillar dupe in April this year.