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What the papers say – December 10

What the papers say – December 10

What the papers say – December 10

10 December 2023

A range of different topics feature across Sunday’s front pages.


Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

Good cause calling itself ‘fourth emergency service’ launches Christmas campaign

10 December 2023

The Brick in Wigan and Leigh, which helps struggling families with household items as well as toys and gifts, has recorded a Christmas advert.


Boy, six, wins Big Issue cover competition

Boy, six, wins Big Issue cover competition

Boy, six, wins Big Issue cover competition

10 December 2023

This year’s competition, which had a ‘welcome’ theme, attracted hundreds of entries from children and schools.


Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts, say experts

Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts, say experts

Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts, say experts

10 December 2023

The findings of an Institute for Fiscal Studies study have been called a ‘damning indictment’ of the Government.


Actors, TV personalities and campaigners call for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

Actors, TV personalities and campaigners call for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

Actors, TV personalities and campaigners call for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

10 December 2023

A letter to political leaders comes as MPs prepare to debate and vote on a Bill declaring Rwanda a safe destination for asylum seekers.


Climate change could bring dengue fever to England mid-century, experts warn

Climate change could bring dengue fever to England mid-century, experts warn

Climate change could bring dengue fever to England mid-century, experts warn

10 December 2023

The country’s climate is shifting to become more hospitable for biting insects.


New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions

New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions

New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions

10 December 2023

Sanctions evaders are to face harsher penalties with the establishment of the new Government office.


Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

10 December 2023

Animals became significantly more active and engaged more with their enclosures when improvements were made.


Around one in five babies born via emergency Caesarean last year, figures show

Around one in five babies born via emergency Caesarean last year, figures show

Around one in five babies born via emergency Caesarean last year, figures show

10 December 2023

Data released by NHS England showed a rise in both elective and emergency Caesarean sections.


Christmas getaway traffic to peak earlier than usual

Christmas getaway traffic to peak earlier than usual

Christmas getaway traffic to peak earlier than usual

10 December 2023

The AA predicted that Friday December 22 and Saturday December 23 will be the busiest days on the road in the festive period.


Children worried peers’ families cannot afford presents this Christmas – survey

Children worried peers’ families cannot afford presents this Christmas – survey

Children worried peers’ families cannot afford presents this Christmas – survey

10 December 2023

The Action for Children charity said the results indicate many families are still struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.


Weekend of wet and windy weather continues as Storm Fergus closes in

Weekend of wet and windy weather continues as Storm Fergus closes in

Weekend of wet and windy weather continues as Storm Fergus closes in

10 December 2023

The most impactful winds of the storm are expected to hit Ireland, the Met Office said.


Relentless London protests creating Met Police funding gap, Sadiq Khan warns

Relentless London protests creating Met Police funding gap, Sadiq Khan warns

Relentless London protests creating Met Police funding gap, Sadiq Khan warns

10 December 2023

The mayor has appealed to the Home Secretary for money to fill the gap, which he said could be as high as £240 million.


Lockdowns had ‘catastrophic effect’ on nation’s social fabric – report

Lockdowns had ‘catastrophic effect’ on nation’s social fabric – report

Lockdowns had ‘catastrophic effect’ on nation’s social fabric – report

09 December 2023

The most disadvantaged are no better off now than at the time of the financial crash, a new report says.


Parts of Scotland hit by earthquake

Parts of Scotland hit by earthquake

Parts of Scotland hit by earthquake

09 December 2023

Villagers in Mallaig and Morar, Highlands, and islanders on Lismore, felt the quake just before 3.30pm.


Blow for Sunak’s Rwanda legislation from legal assessment for Tory right

Blow for Sunak’s Rwanda legislation from legal assessment for Tory right

Blow for Sunak’s Rwanda legislation from legal assessment for Tory right

09 December 2023

Labour accused the Prime Minister of ‘begging for our votes’.


Two dead and two injured in car crash involving police vehicle in Shropshire

Two dead and two injured in car crash involving police vehicle in Shropshire

Two dead and two injured in car crash involving police vehicle in Shropshire

09 December 2023

A man in his 60s was driving a Skoda when it collided with a police vehicle on the A458 between Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth at about 10.15am.


Yousaf says UK ‘complicit in killing children’ in Gaza

Yousaf says UK ‘complicit in killing children’ in Gaza

Yousaf says UK ‘complicit in killing children’ in Gaza

09 December 2023

Activists protested in Glasgow Central Station after the UK abstained from voting for a ceasefire at the UN.


Murder probe launched after newborn baby’s body found outside Ipswich premises

Murder probe launched after newborn baby’s body found outside Ipswich premises

Murder probe launched after newborn baby’s body found outside Ipswich premises

09 December 2023

Police were called at 12.35pm on Saturday after reports that a newborn baby had been found outside a premises.


Labour demands travel bans for perpetrators of settler violence in West Bank

Labour demands travel bans for perpetrators of settler violence in West Bank

Labour demands travel bans for perpetrators of settler violence in West Bank

09 December 2023

The shadow foreign secretary was writing after visiting a Bedouin community in the West Bank.


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