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Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

Treasury Committee chair ‘remains concerned about self-assessment phone queues’

19 December 2023

The Treasury Committee raised concerns after HMRC said its self-assessment helpline will focus on priority calls in the run-up to the deadline.


EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

EFL and Papa Johns broke rules by sending pizza ads to children – watchdog

19 December 2023

The Children’s Food Campaign complained that the ads directed products that were high in fat, salt or sugar at children.


Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

19 December 2023

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants.


Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

Teachers should not be ‘compelled’ to address pupils by their preferred pronouns

19 December 2023

Guidance says parents should not be excluded from decisions taken by a school or college relating to requests for a child to socially transition.


Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

Man to face murder trial next summer after Derbyshire van incident

19 December 2023

Zac Newman is accused of murdering Samuel Wilson in Ilkeston.


Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

Explorer completes marathon challenge after dementia cure promise to grandfather

19 December 2023

Louis Alexander began his feat in October 2022 and ended it on December 13 2023.


Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

Recall petition for MP Peter Bone to close

19 December 2023

If 10% of eligible voters in the Wellingborough constituency sign the recall petition, Mr Bone will lose his seat and a by-election will be called.


Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

19 December 2023

The 63-year-old wrote on social media on Monday that EDF had raised his monthly electricity bill from £300 to £39,000.


Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

Rough sleepers have been urinated on and had bricks thrown at them, survey shows

19 December 2023

Charity Crisis found 90% of people it spoke to had experienced some form of violence or abuse while on the streets.


Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

Superdry warns over profits as warm autumn chills sales of winter ranges

19 December 2023

The fashion chain has been cutting costs, clearing stock and selling off assets this year as part of efforts to boost profits.


Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

Sculptor creates three tiny wise men in the eye of a needle for Christmas

19 December 2023

Willard Wigan previously created microscopic sculptures of a tiny crown to mark the King’s coronation.


What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

19 December 2023

A wide range of stories feature across Monday’s front pages.


Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

Funeral of Brookside actor Dean Sullivan to take place

19 December 2023

Friends and famous faces paid tribute to Sullivan following his death.


Scottish Government Budget to be published

Scottish Government Budget to be published

Scottish Government Budget to be published

19 December 2023

The spending plans come against a £1.5 billion black hole in the country’s finances.


Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

Carpet fitter to be sentenced for murdering ex and dumping body near lay-by

19 December 2023

Darren Hall will be sentenced at Derby Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of Sarah Henshaw.


What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

What can we expect from the Scottish Budget?

19 December 2023

Shona Robison will set out the Government’s tax and spending plans in a speech at Holyrood on Tuesday.


Make it easier for voters to show accepted form of ID to vote, say peers

Make it easier for voters to show accepted form of ID to vote, say peers

Make it easier for voters to show accepted form of ID to vote, say peers

19 December 2023

It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared to confirm a general election will be held in 2024.


Former chancellor Alistair Darling to be remembered at memorial service

Former chancellor Alistair Darling to be remembered at memorial service

Former chancellor Alistair Darling to be remembered at memorial service

19 December 2023

Former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are expected to attend the service in Edinburgh along with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.


Highly anticipated transgender guidance for schools to be published after delays

Highly anticipated transgender guidance for schools to be published after delays

Highly anticipated transgender guidance for schools to be published after delays

19 December 2023

Reports suggest the guidance will require schools in England to inform parents if their children say they wish to change their gender identity.


UK to be part of international coalition to protect Red Sea ships from attack

UK to be part of international coalition to protect Red Sea ships from attack

UK to be part of international coalition to protect Red Sea ships from attack

18 December 2023

It comes after oil giant BP paused tanker journeys over safety concerns after Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen stepped up attacks on vessels.


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