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Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities

New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.

UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn

MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.

Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle

Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?

Tourist tax powers granted to UK local leaders

Local leaders gain authority to implement overnight tourist taxes following Autumn Budget 2025. Discover how this will fund community projects and align England with international destinations.

Slender Man Stabber's Conditional Release Revoked

Wisconsin authorities seek to revoke Morgan Geyser's conditional release after she escaped a group home with a companion. The Slender Man attacker faces returning to mental institution.

France investigates Vinted over OnlyFans links

French authorities are investigating claims Vinted sellers are directing users to adult content. With 23 million French users and no age checks, child safety is at risk. Read the full investigation details.

Council workers abused over flag removals

Council workers removing Union Jacks and England flags from lampposts face escalating abuse and threats. Authorities vow strongest penalties against perpetrators.

Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.

EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears

French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote

Government cracks down on unfair council fines

Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

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