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UK 'Unprepared' For Taiwan's Fall

A CHINESE invasion of Taiwan would have “catastrophic” economic consequences for Britain, government figures have warned.

Energy Firms' £2Billion Cash Stash

Power giants hoard huge amounts of customers' money from bill overpayments.

Misery In City Of Ice

THE New York city of Buffalo lies buried under snow as its death toll in the monster Arctic storm rose to 28.

What You Need To Know About The World Economy In 2023

So what should we expect from 2023 - and beyond? The end of the year always sets economists and market analysts off on projections for the 12 months ahead... and they are usually wrong.

Tory Chaos Turned UK Into Laughing Stock, Says Hoyle

The "bizarre" turmoil that saw three Tory prime ministers in a matter of months made British democracy an international laughing stock, the Commons speaker has said.

More Misery For Passengers Despite End Of Train Strikes

Multiple failures cause disarray after latest national walkout

Weather Extremes To Be The New Norm

National Trust's action plea

Investors Buoyed By Easing Of China's Travel Restrictions

China's decision to ease rules on travel in and out of the country has offered investors hope that it could soften the toll from higher interest rates on global stock markets and unblock supply chains amid a dark outlook for 2023.

Brexit And Political Turmoil Have Tested Democracy, Says Hoyle

People's respect for democracy has struggled in the aftermath of Brexit and throughout the year of political turmoil that saw the UK governed by three prime ministers, Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, has said.

KNIFED TO DEATH ON DANCEFLOOR

Footballer, 23, named as victim

£1.5k fidget cube toys for civil servants

THE agency responsible for the Government's multi-billion-pound property portfolio spent £1452 on 500 branded fidget cubes for civil servants.

Sunak Is Inept At Politics But Luck Might Just Be On His Side

The most surprising thing about Rishi Sunak being prime minister is that he doesn't look surprised. He hasn't been in politics long. He became an MP only seven years ago. And this year his career has seemed to be finished twice. Yet there he is, in No 10, looking as if he always expected to be there.

Foreign Aid Groups Suspend Work In Afghanistan After Taliban Bans Women Staff

Multiple NGOs and foreign aid groups have suspended operations in Afghanistan after a decision by the Taliban to ban women from working at international and local non-governmental organisations.

Russia Ready For Talks But Kyiv Refusing, Putin Claims

Russia is ready to negotiate over the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and allies have refused to engage in talks, Vladimir Putin said yesterday.

US Warning Of Pakistan Attack On Americans

Embassy Islamabad fears

13 Die In Wave Of Attacks As Zelensky Hits At 'Terrorism'

BLAST Rocket in Kherson

UK Economy Drops To 6th Place In World

Demoted EX-PM Liz Truss

Modi Stirs Up Old Tensions Across India In Push To Make Hindi Official Language

Tensions are rising in India over Narendra Modi's push to make Hindi the country's dominant language.

King Puts Spotlight On Cost Of Living Crisis

King Charles has highlighted the cost of living crisis and the "great anxiety and hardship" of many struggling to "pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm", in his first Christmas broadcast.

Shanghai Hospitals Struggle As Covid-19 Surges In City

Shanghai should ready itself for a tragic battle” against a surge in the number of Covid cases, experts have warned, as the virus sweeps across the huge city and large parts of China.

It's Time To Admit Ukraine's Plight Is A US Proxy War Too

Do you remember how quickly this whole thing was meant to be over and not in a good way for Ukraine.

Washington Visit Proves Ukraine Is Not Ready For Peace, Claims Russia

Russia has claimed Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington proves he is not "striving for peace" in Ukraine, as it coincides with a $1.8bn military aid package to the country from the United States.

Stay At Home If Unwell To 'Protect The Vulnerable'

Health officials have urged the public to stay at home if they feel unwell rather than mixing with others over the Christmas period as Covid-19 and flu cases rise.

Amid Stagflation, Sunak's Government Looks Helpless

Data shows that the country is facing a combination of nonexistent growth and record inflation, writes Sean O'Grady and the Tories are failing to show that they have it in hand

No Christmas Joy This Year For Millions Of Travellers

Millions of Britons travelling for Christmas face unprecedented travel disruption today with "immense" pressure on roads, railways and airports.

End of the road for motormouth?

BACKLASH OVER CLARKSON RANT

KING MESSI CLOSE TO BEING TOPPLED

Argentine captain's near-miss with cable during celebrations

Patsy: My dream job in Enders

Actress on 'explosive' arrival

DANCER, PRANCER & CHANCER

As frontline workers across country fight for a decent wage, PPE row peer Mone is staying at £6k-a-night hotel in Alps resort.

It's Hard To Tell If Musk Really Wants To Step Down Or If He's Up To Something Else

Please, go. Don't forget your coat on the way out.