National
Demand for new cars up 1.7% but industry warns over ‘weakness’
Battery electric vehicles represented nearly a fifth of the new car market last month
InYourArea
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New interactive map lets people find free period products in their area
North Lanarkshire Council has been working with its community groups and facilities to provide free products for anyone who needs them
National
650,000 workers at risk of no income over Christmas if they fall ill
Some workers will not receive a sick pay while self-isolating
National
All the latest travel rules as Omicron variant prompts more changes
More countries have also been added to the red list
National
Starmer calls for ‘national effort’ to roll out Covid-19 booster jabs
Sir Keir said people should get a booster jab when invited to do so
National
Tesco workers to launch pre-Christmas strikes in run-up to Christmas
More than 1,000 workers will take industrial action
National
Joanna Lumley was ‘absolutely terrified’ meeting Queen for first time
“Anyways she let me babble on for a little bit because she is very good at listening to people, she’s very good at listening.”
National
Further changes to international travel Covid-19 testing
The announcement will be seen as evidence of the mounting concern within Whitehall of the threat posed by the Omicron variant
Christmas
We're halfway through the '12 Days of Christmas Giveaway' - you could win!
There are still seven days' worth of prizes to be won
Book Club
Book review: 1984
This month we chose George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 for our group discussion.
National
Ofgem launches review into energy network companies’ response to Storm Arwen
Regulator Ofgem has launched an “urgent” review into the response of energy network companies to Storm Arwen which has left some people without power for a week. A £700 cap on compensation has also been lifted, allowing those affected to claim £70 for each 12-hour period they are left
National
Injured sea turtle finds new home 5,000 miles away in Scotland
When she was found, she was floating on the ocean surface entangled in netting with a plastic bag around her neck.