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Fragile Global Economy At Risk Of New Recession, Says World Bank

Any fresh setback to a global economy already rapidly weakening as a result of high inflation, interest rates and war could result in a second recession within three years in 2023, the World Bank has warned.

Europe Hits New Record With 2022 Heatwaves

Twelve European countries broke monthly temperature records in 2022 as the continent recorded its hottest-ever summer, analysis has found.

Many Are Feeling A Sense Of Regrexit - But It's Not Just About Closer European Ties

One in three Conservative voters now believes that Brexit has created more problems than it has solved, according to an Opinium poll for Best for Britain.

Major Donors Call On Sunak To Reform Political Funding

Major donors from across the political spectrum have called on Rishi Sunak to reform the system after accusations of a lack of transparency around the flow of cash into Westminster.

Return To Royal Family Would Be 'Unsurvivable', Says Prince Harry

Prince Harry has described how he "can't ever get out" of the royal family, but he does not believe it will ever be possible for he and Meghan to return to the UK as working royals.

Bank Hints At Rates Rise Over Fears Of 'Persistent Inflation'

THE Bank of England has warned of a risk of "persistent" inflation as it indicated another interest rate rise is on the way.

PM offers hope in nurse pay dispute

THOUSANDS of junior doctors in England will start voting on Monday on whether to strike over pay.

Drug to help MND victims live longer

Scientists' incredible find using protein jab

Clue in hunt for mum and baby

Constance Marten, who is said to have given birth ‘very recently’, was last seen with the baby’s father, Mark Gordon, at about 6.30pm on Thursday.

Harry has 'turned against military'

A RETIRED British Army colonel, a senior Taliban leader and a former Defence Secretary are among those criticising the Duke of Sussex over disclosures that he killed 25 people in Afghanistan.

What To Expect In 2023

A near-inevitable global recession sparked by a lengthening war in Europe's frozen east; an energy crisis coupled with soaring inflation Covid-19 running rampant in China... predictions for 2023 are grim. Still, there are reasons to be hopeful. The energy crisis has spurred an unprecedented demand for renewables, which are expected to boom. In Brazil, a new president has sworn to protect the Amazon. Repressive regimes, meanwhile, will be nervously looking at Iran, where hardline clerics are locked in a struggle with a pro-democracy uprising that threatens to overwhelm them. Guardian correspondents around the world share their takes on what to watch out for in 2023...

The Heat Is On: Last Year Was Warmest On Record For UK

Average temperatures pushed past 10C for the first time ever

History Suggests Sunak's Five-Point Plan Is Doomed

Politicians of all parties love their plans, and Rishi Sunak's latest set of promises is nothing new. Three-point plans. Five-point plans. Six-point plans. Ten-point plans.

Ukraine Rejects 'Hypocrisy' Of Putin's 36-Hour Ceasefire

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has ordered its army to undertake a 36-hour ceasefire to allow people to attend services on Orthodox Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Starmer: I'll End Tax And Spend Policy

Labour Leader's Pitch For No 10

Amazon To Cut 18,000 Jobs In Latest Wave Of Tech Layoffs

Amazon is planning to cut more than 18,000 jobs in an attempt to reshape its business, while at least two other major tech companies announced layoffs in an effort to cut costs.

Crisis For Royal Family As Harry Says: 'William Attacked Me'

Heir v Spare: crisis for royal family over Harry's claim that William attacked him

Scotland Needs More Control Of Decisions.. Not More Division

Labour leader vows to loosen Westminster's grip

Russia pins attack blame on soldiers using phones

UNAUTHORISED use of mobile phones by Russian soldiers led to a deadly Ukrainian rocket attack on the facility where they were stationed, the Russian military said, as it raised the death toll from the weekend attack to 89.

Warning rail strikes could escalate

RAIL services will be crippled today because of a strike by train drivers amid a warning of escalating industrial action unless a pay dispute is resolved.

TV doc blasts PM over NHS crisis

TV presenter Dr Hilary Jones has blasted the Prime Minister over his handling of the NHS, warning it is at risk of collapse.

Small and fragile amid the pomp.. sudden tears for the reluctant Pope'

Faithful and curious join together to say farewell

Coward Glitter's no to an open jail

Paedo fears attack by 'psycho'

Social Media Likes 'Affect Teen Brains'

SOCIAL media could be re-programming children's brains and making them hooked on "likes", a study revealed.

US Fears China Will Start Lunar Land Space War

HUGE chunks of the moon could be claimed by China if it wins the space race, the head of Nasa has warned.

Crisis, What Crisis Rishi?

Search is on as PM is missing in action

China's Covid Surge Leaves '70% Of Shanghai Infected'

As China battles a massive surge in Covid cases, a senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has claimed that 70 per cent of the city's population has been infected.

Freezing Fog On Way As Mercury Set To Fall Again

MET Eireann has warned freezing fog will hit the country as temperatures are set to drop once again.

2023 Could Bring A Strange Thing To Politics - Normality

There are certain things one shouldn't say in certain places. On stage it's "good luck"; on a ship it's "goodbye". In newsrooms, the easiest way to get people to glare at you is to announce that it's looking like a quiet news day. As all journalists know, saying it out loud will act as a jinx, and ensure that something major and terrible will happen right before the paper goes to print.

Cost Of Living Payments 'Leaving Families Worse Off'

Vulnerable Britons will be even worse off in 2023 than in the year gone by because the government's planned cost of living payments aren't generous enough, campaigners have warned.