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19th of December 2018
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UK economy to slip to 7th biggest in world in 2019 - PwC2018-12-18 21:43:06
PwC projected economic growth in 2019 of 1.6 percent for Britain - assuming a no-deal Brexit is avoided. Predictions come as Cabinet makes conti
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How the Special One's ego was his undoing2018-12-18 21:18:52
For many years, Jose Mourinho lived up to such absurd self-generated hype, winning trophy after trophy, while also winning admiration for his wit and -
Watching porn on buses and in other public places could be made illegal2018-12-18 21:03:42
The government is considering outlawing people from viewing pornography in public under new rules to protect women and girls from inappropriate attent -
Boss of EA 'fired after colleague on conference call made sexual harassment complaint'2018-12-18 21:00:44
Jean Philippe Grenet was fired six months after taking the €160,000-a-year job at Electronic Arts. His lawyers said his remark was 'clumsy' but -
Rip-off daily overdraft charges are to be outlawed by the City watchdog 2018-12-18 20:45:58
A crackdown on overdraft charges comes after the profits banks make from the charges were revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority. -
Number of students getting first class degrees sky-rockets2018-12-18 20:45:47
Some institutions have seen firsts soar by more than 200 per cent, according to the Office for Students. Pictured: Percentage of firsts awarded at UK -
Mourinho’s £15m reward for failure2018-12-18 20:39:06
Jose Mourinho, pictured being driven away from the Lowry Hotel in Manchester yesterday, will receive an estimated £15 million after being sacked -
Council backs Robbie Williams´ swimming pool plan2018-12-18 20:14:46
Singer Robbie Williams' plans for an underground swimming pool at his west London home have been conditionally approved – despite obj -
Grenfell fraudster who bragged of Harrods shopping on day he was arrested for £32,000 scam is jailed2018-12-18 20:07:53
Nigerian father of-five Abolaji Onafuye, 54, claimed he was the brother of Zainab Deen, 32, who died alongside her two-year-old son Jeremiah in the bl -
Man is shot dead on north London street as the capital's year of carnage continues2018-12-18 20:06:38
A man has died after a shooting in the borough of Enfield, north London, where police have arrested three males on suspicion of murder. -
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer announced as Manchester United interim manager by accident2018-12-18 19:58:03
Manchester United planned to officially confirm Solskjaer as their new interim manager on Wednesday morning but it seems as though someone at the -
Desperate stores pin hopes on last-minute Christmas sales rush2018-12-18 19:56:20
Desperate stores are praying for a last-minute sales rush to save their Christmas. Britons are expected to spend almost £3billion on their final
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UK to unveil details of post-Brexit immigration system2018-12-18 19:03:02
Britain's interior minister Sajid Javid will on Wednesday publish plans for a post-Brexit immigration system that would bring net migration to the UK -
Minor UK opposition parties table vote of no confidence in government2018-12-18 18:47:12
The Scottish National Party (SNP) and other minor British opposition parties have tabled a vote of no confidence in Theresa May's Conservative govern -
British government to activate full 'no-deal' Brexit preparations2018-12-18 17:43:50
The British government said on Tuesday it would implement plans for a no-deal Brexit in full and begin telling businesses and citizens to prepare for -
PM May urges devolved nations to back her Brexit deal2018-12-18 17:41:29
Prime Minister Theresa May will urge the devolved nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to "listen to business" at a meeting on Wednesday -
"Very pregnant" duchess Meghan makes Christmas trip to care home2018-12-18 12:54:13
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, joked she was feeling "very pregnant" as she carried out a solo official engagement on Tuesday, a day after her fa -
No plans for indicative vote in parliament on Brexit options - May's spokesman2018-12-18 11:11:34
The British government is not planning to hold an indicative vote in parliament to test support for various Brexit options, Prime Minister Theresa May -
EDF extends outages at British nuclear plant where cracks were found2018-12-18 11:09:59
EDF Energy has extended by several weeks outages at its Hunterston nuclear plant in Britain, while the company seeks to prove it is safe for the more -
Russian cargo ship refloated after running aground off southwest England2018-12-18 11:05:20
A Russian bulk cargo ship that ran aground off southwest England on Tuesday has been successfully refloated and is being towed out to open sea. -
UK cannot revoke Article 50 as a temporary measure - Brexit minister2018-12-18 10:17:53
Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Tuesday Britain's Article 50 notice to leave the European Union could be not be revoked as a temporary measur -
Explainer - Brexit basics: What is Brexit and why does it matter?2018-12-18 09:01:19
The United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union on March 29, 2019. The date is set in law - the 2018 Withdrawal Act - but the divorce has been p -
UK to implement plans for no-deal Brexit in full - May's spokesman2018-12-18 08:55:55
Britain will begin to put into place plans for an exit from the European Union without any deal in place, with the public and businesses told to prepa -
UK government makes no-deal Brexit an operational priority - minister2018-12-18 08:33:44
British government ministers have agreed that preparing for a no-deal Brexit will be their operational priority and companies need to take the possibi
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Leo Varadkar TORN APART by furious Nigel Farage over Brexit gamble - 'He has MOST to lose'2018-12-18 13:20:00
NIGEL Farage has accused Leo Varadkar of playing “the biggest game of poker” with his refusal to allow any fresh Brexit negotiations on th -
Thatcher would NEVER! Nick Ferrari SAVAGES MPs over 'RIDICULOUS' 18 day Christmas holiday2018-12-18 13:15:00
NICK Ferrari had a meltdown on national radio over the “lunacy” of MPs 18 day Christmas holiday. -
SNP leader STUNNED by Tory heckler MP - 'That's the message for people of Scotland!'2018-12-18 13:00:00
A CONSERVATIVE backbencher stunned SNP Commons leader Iain Blackford in the House of Tuesday as he heckled the Scottish politician while he attempted -
BREXIT WARNING: Former minister SLAMS 'extremely DANGEROUS' second referendum2018-12-18 12:45:00
A TORY MP and former minister has skewered the idea of a second referendum, lamenting that it’s “extraordinarily dangerous” and won& -
£1.65bn Christmas boost for shops expected for Super Saturday2018-12-18 12:29:00
FRANTIC shoppers rushing out to buy last-minute Christmas gifts are expected to boost the struggling high street by £1.65billion on what retail -
NHS joins Esther Rantzen's charity to help the lonely at Christmas2018-12-18 12:13:00
THE Silver Line charity received a huge boost yesterday as it joined forces with the NHS in the battle to end loneliness among the elderly. -
Iain Duncan Smith launches SCATHING attack on 'worried' Verhofstadt – 'NOT crowing today'2018-12-18 10:35:00
BREXITEER MP Iain Duncan Smith lashed out at Guy Verhofstadt saying he is “not crowing today” and is “actually worried rather than b -
'I can't answer if you talk over me' Owen Jones SNAPS during heated BBC Brexit debate2018-12-18 10:18:00
BBC host Jo Coburn was forced to intervene during an extremely heated clash between Owen Jones and journalist Dia Chakravarty over the backing for The -
EU MISTAKE: Brexiteer reveals how Brussels will REGRET overplaying their hand2018-12-18 08:44:00
CONSERVATIVE MP John Redwood has revealed why the European Union will “regret” pushing the UK too far in Brexit negotiations, warning Mrs -
Lord Lucan mystery EXPOSED: Is THIS how the infamous Earl REALLY died?2018-12-18 05:48:00
LORD Lucan, were he alive, would have turned 84 today – but insiders claim the infamous Earl actually died in 1974. -
'You're breaking faith!' May DESTROYS MP calling for second referendum - Commons ERUPTS2018-12-17 14:14:00
THERESA May fiercely scolded an MP who accused the Prime Minister of breaking faith with the British people and having the “gall” to deny -
'Don't make me stand between you!' Sky reporter PANICS as Remainer turns 'NASTY'2018-12-17 14:00:00
A SKY news presenter threatened to intervene this afternoon when a heated Brexit debate took a sour turn.
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Rapist catfished woman into thinking he was a fit young man before attacking her2018-12-19 06:21:38
Robert Devereux posed as a young environmentalist on the Plenty of Fish website. -
What’s life really like in Lewis Hamilton’s ‘slum’ home2018-12-19 06:17:47
It's not quite a 'slum'. -
When will child benefits and universal credit payments be made over Christmas?2018-12-19 06:03:52
Your payment dates could change over the Christmas period. -
What does SEND stand for?2018-12-19 05:35:16
As the #BBCSEND hashtag gains traction online. -
Mum forced to carry disabled son up and down two flights of stairs every day2018-12-19 05:34:57
Mary Rogerson lifts her son Reece, 7, onto her shoulder several times a day as he cannot walk and she has been refused funding to adapt her home. -
All opposition parties except Labour table vote of no confidence in government2018-12-19 05:27:47
Until Jeremy Corbyn joins the motion, Theresa May can ignore it. -
Petition to cancel Christmas for MPs until they sort out Brexit2018-12-19 04:54:58
'People simply won't understand why this place is packing up and having a two week holiday when we face the biggest constitutional crisis that this -
Dire warning over no-deal Brexit as businesses approach ‘point of no return’2018-12-19 03:37:24
'With just 100 days to go, the suggestion that no-deal can be "managed" is not a credible proposition.' -
Charity turns down donation because people were blacked up at fundraiser2018-12-19 03:36:46
'We refuse to be associated with behaviour that is racist, discriminatory or abusive in any way.' -
Woman with so many allergies she has to wear gloves and mask when she goes out2018-12-19 03:26:50
Bethany Herauville, 23, struggles to leave the house as even touching money or a metal pole on the bus could send her into anaphylactic shock. -
Boy died 14 years after being shaken as a baby leaving him with ‘traumatic brain injuries’2018-12-19 02:07:49
Jack Mitchell was shaken when he was four months old and died as a result of those injuries 14 years later. -
JK Rowling was ‘generous but unapproachable’ says ex-PA on trial for fraud2018-12-19 01:45:40
Amanda Donaldson is alleged to have spent money on JK Rowling's credit card in unauthorised spending sprees.
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Falling fuel prices help inflation drop to 20-month low2018-12-19 04:26:00
The rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March last year - boosting consumer spending power for struggling retailers in the run-up t -
Man Utd confirm Solskjaer as caretaker manager2018-12-19 04:22:00
Manchester United have named Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager following the departure of Jose Mourinho. -
Santander fined £32m for keeping dead customers' money2018-12-19 04:13:00
Santander has been fined more than £30m for "serious failings" in processing the accounts of dead customers, the Financial Conduct Authority ( -
Kylie 'thrilled' as Glastonbury slot announced2018-12-19 04:07:00
Kylie Minogue says she is "thrilled" after being revealed as the act for next year's Sunday "legends" slot at Glastonbury. -
GSK and Pfizer agree £10bn healthcare merger2018-12-19 02:13:00
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is to merge its consumer healthcare unit with that of rival Pfizer, to create a new market leader with almost £10bn in ann -
Britain's oldest lido to be restored after falling into disrepair2018-12-18 21:34:00
Britain's oldest lido is to be fully restored and reopened to the public after being closed for more than 30 years. -
Dying neighbour leaves 14 years of Xmas gifts for girl2018-12-18 19:37:00
A daredevil pensioner has stunned his neighbours by leaving their daughter 14 years of Christmas presents before he died. -
Hamilton: 'I'm super proud to be from Stevenage'2018-12-18 18:44:00
Lewis Hamilton has told Stevenage fans not to bother with his comments on his hometown after sparking outrage by calling it a slum. -
Post-Brexit immigration: An end to EU free movement2018-12-18 17:34:00
Home Secretary Sajid Javid will outline plans to meet "the clear instruction to get control over our borders" when he reveals a new post-Brexit immi -
Post-war classic voted Britain's favourite festive film2018-12-18 16:32:00
It's A Wonderful Life has been crowned the nation's favourite Christmas film in a new poll. -
We'll quit if you pursue 'no-deal' Brexit, Tory MPs warn PM2018-12-18 13:46:00
Theresa May has been warned a group of Tory MPs could quit the party if she makes a "no-deal" Brexit her government's favoured policy. -
Knife crime fight 'undermined' by soft sentences2018-12-18 13:26:00
Efforts to combat a surge in knife crime are being undermined by inconsistent and lenient court sentences, according to the Police Federation and anti
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Has Labour's Brexit Policy Always Been Borne More Out Of Opportunism Than Opportunity?2018-12-19 06:24:21
If the current leadership roles were reversed and Jeremy Corbyn suddenly found himself in Theresa May’s shoes, although admittedly they might pi -
YouTuber Faces Charges For Criticising Thai Princess's Miss Universe Gown2018-12-19 06:22:03
A Thai Youtube presenter has apologised for criticising a Miss Universe pageant dress that was designed by the daughter of Thailand’s king.Wanch -
3 Massive Donald Trump Stories You Might Have Missed With All The Brexit Shenanigans2018-12-19 06:20:51
With only 100 days left until Brexit, a PM in multiple permanent crises and an opposition that seems to be doing little actual opposing on the bi -
100 Days Until Brexit, And GPs Like Me Have Started Stockpiling Medicines – How Has It Come To This?2018-12-19 06:06:52
I’ve worked as a GP in the UK for decades, and I have never seen a situation as absurd and scary as the one we find ourselves in 100 days before -
Harry Redknapp Sending Jam Roly Polys To The Homeless After Being Inundated Following 'I'm A Celebrity' Win2018-12-19 06:02:54
Harry Redknapp will be gifting lots of jam roly poly pudding to the homeless this Christmas, after being inundated with them following his ‘I&rs -
How Eco-Friendly Is Your Cup Of Tea?2018-12-19 05:50:32
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When Losing A Loved One To Dementia Is Harder At Christmas2018-12-19 05:34:50
Christmas 2017 was the last day I spent with my Grandad. The following day he attacked my grandmother while she lay in bed as he had woken up and didn -
The Waugh Zone Wednesday December 19, 20182018-12-19 05:31:39
1. INCOMINGS, OUTGOINGSToday sees the final PMQs of yet another, truly crazy political year. Both Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn will be tempted to sho -
Chrissy Teigen Makes Two-Year-Old Luna A Restaurant Menu To Deal With Her Fussy Eating2018-12-19 05:26:25
Chrissy Teigen has come up with a solution for her toddler’s fussy eating habits, by making her a laminated restaurant menu with photos (and pri -
Women Are Calling Ambulances For Morning Sickness Because Doctors Still Don't Take Women's Health Seriously2018-12-19 05:25:19
Hands up if you’re a busy working woman or mother of young kids and can be bothered to try and get a GP appointment for anything less than &ldqu -
Michelle Obama Becomes First Person Of Colour To Top Christmas Book Chart2018-12-19 05:24:04
Michelle Obama has become the first person of colour to top the UK’s Christmas book chart with her memoir ‘Becoming’. The book -
Elon Musk Reveals Underground Tunnel System For Cars In Los Angeles2018-12-19 05:22:24
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Brexit: 'Horrified' firms warn time is running out2018-12-18 21:03:59
With 100 days to go before Brexit, firms say they need "practical steps" not political infighting. -
'Self-promoters' cheat the system at work2018-12-18 20:53:46
Office workers are rewarded for showing off in meetings rather than working hard, says study. -
Universities told to end 'spiralling' grade inflation2018-12-18 20:45:22
The Office for Students says a rise in top grades is not just due to teaching or prior attainment. -
Voice changes may show your date fancies you2018-12-18 20:32:48
Men and women put on a different voice if they are trying to pull someone, a study suggests. -
Processed meats and ready meals 'still too high in salt'2018-12-18 20:28:36
Average salt reduction targets set for these foods have not been met, a Public Health England report finds. -
Mary Poppins Returns cast defend 'forgettable' songs2018-12-18 19:39:19
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Mortimer insist the film's songs *will* stay in your head. -
Newspaper headlines: Brexit 'war footing' and 'the sacked one'2018-12-18 19:13:46
The papers report that the Army is called in for no-deal Brexit as time is called for Jose Mourinho. -
Millions 'will suffer without cash'2018-12-18 19:12:23
The UK risks "sleepwalking" into becoming a cashless society, a report on the future of money concludes. -
'Being called a mumpreneur is patronising'2018-12-18 19:08:17
A backlash is growing against the term describing female entrepreneurs with children. -
What's Christmas like with 11 kids?2018-12-18 19:07:36
A couple from Hampshire who have 11 children say they just want a day off for Christmas. -
Sports Personality 2018: Lewis Hamilton 'used wrong words'2018-12-18 19:01:48
Lewis Hamilton says he is "super proud" of hometown Stevenage after his faux pas at the SPOTY awards. -
National Action trial: Members of neo-Nazi group jailed2018-12-18 18:48:55
A couple who named their child Adolf in honour of Hitler are sentenced alongside four others.
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Stourbridge student is missing in Spain2018-12-11 14:16:21
A graduate is believed to be missing in Spain – after missing his flight home more than three weeks ago. -
Councillor investigated for hate crime2018-12-11 12:13:11
A senior Black Country councillor has admitted he is being investigated for a hate crime after making a Nazi ‘joke’. -
Girl taken to hospital2018-12-11 11:23:10
A 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital after a crash outside a school in Bloxwich. -
Trailer with £35k of goods stolen2018-12-11 11:00:07
A trailer with £35,000 worth of goods was stolen from a farm in Staffordshire. -
Man admits role in 'sex death' case2018-12-11 10:49:15
A wealthy businessman who left his naked partner bleeding at the bottom of the stairs after a drink-and-drugs-fuelled sex session has pleaded guilty t -
Pair arrested after drugs found in car2018-12-11 10:32:07
A woman have been arrested after police discovered a knife, drugs and cash in a car in Lichfield. -
Murder suspect before the court2018-12-11 10:23:08
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering father-of-four Yasir Hussain. -
Shop shut for selling fake cigarettes2018-12-11 09:59:19
A Black Country shop has been shut down for three months after an investigation found it was selling illegal and counterfeit cigarettes. -
Indian street food firm up for top award2018-12-11 09:45:13
A street food trader based in the Midlands has been named in the UK’s top five finalists for an honour at this year’s National Fish and Ch -
Suspect poachers arrested on farm2018-12-11 09:36:14
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of poaching - after police searched a farm in Penkridge. -
Worker run over by fork lift truck2018-12-11 08:59:07
A Cannock-based courier service has been fined £120,000 after an agency worker was hit and run over by a forklift truck. -
Woman who killed mother jailed for life2018-12-11 08:42:07
A woman who killed her mother in a frenzied knife attack has been jailed for life.
