Politics latest: Long-awaited strategy for tackling violence against women and girls being announced
'We have not done enough to tackle antisemitism', admits cabinet minister in wake of Bondi attackBy Ben Bloch, political reporterIn the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack and the Bondi beach massacre, a cabinet minister has admitted that the UK government has not done enough to tackle antisemitism. "The battle we're facing now is the battle to win hearts and minds, and it's a battle that requires the silent majority to speak up." He was determined to murder myself, my friends, and my family simply because we were Jewish." He said Jews had "pleaded with those in positions of power to listen", but seen no substantial action. And Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for a "comprehensive strategy" to tackle antisemitism, vowing to work cross-party to ensure that Britain is "the safest place in the world" for Jewish people to live.
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December 17, 2025 19:19 UTC
Universal Studios granted permission for Bedford theme park
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December 17, 2025 19:07 UTC
Jennifer Lawrence reveals times she accidentally took drugs on movie sets: 'I was hallucinating!'
Jennifer Lawrence revealed Wednesday how she managed to accidentally take prescription drugs while filming two different movies. Maybe she didn't know that I was on an Ambien, but I kept asking the director [Francis Lawrence], "Wait, and what does this mean? Maybe she didn't know that I was on an Ambien, but I kept asking the director [Francis Lawrence], "Wait, and what does this mean? and a Golden Globe Award (airing January 11 on CBS). For her role as postpartum-depressed mother Grace in Die My Love, Lawrence is nominated for a Golden Globe Award (airing January 11 on CBS) for best actress in a motion picture drama.
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December 17, 2025 18:51 UTC
Rob Reiner death latest: ‘Devastated’ children Jake and Romy issue statement on parents’ murder as brother Nick appears in court
Read our Privacy noticeJake and Romy Reiner, the children of Hollywood movie director Rob Reiner and his photographer-producer wife Michele Singer Reiner, issued a statement Wednesday in the wake of their parents’ deaths, according to The New York Times. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the statement reads. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. The 32-year-old, who is being held without bail, briefly appeared in court but did not enter a plea. His defense attorney, Alan Jackson, said it was “too early” and requested that his arraignment be moved back.
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December 17, 2025 17:56 UTC
EFL star admits to 'overdosing a gazillion times' and wouldn't have seen 32nd birthday without help
CREWE ALEXANDRA striker Omar Bogle has bravely opened up about his battle with addiction. The 32-year-old became reliant on painkillers after suffering a back injury during pre-season last summer, shortly after joining Crewe from Newport County. He was prescribed some painkillers by the club doctor to manage the issue and went on to make his debut in August. He netted six times in 32 appearances for the club last term. RECOMMENDED STORIESBogle has also played for the likes of Grimsby Town, Wigan, Cardiff City, and Charlton in his career.
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December 17, 2025 16:23 UTC
Maryport: Teenage boy injured after vehicle collison
The incident happened at 4.10pm on December 14 at the junction of Curzon Street and Mealpot Road in Maryport. The car, described as a white vehicle with a male driver and a female passenger, failed to stop at the scene. The boy, who is in his mid-teens, suffered minor injuries. Cumbria Police are appealing for information and are particularly keen to speak to the occupants of a Silver Nissan Quashqai who stopped to help. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 171 of 14 December 14.
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December 17, 2025 13:32 UTC
Colliers Wood Northern line stabbing: Man taken to hospital
The incident happened on the Northern line at Colliers Wood station just before 10.30am today (December 17). Medics treated a man at the scene for a head injury and he was taken to hospital. Colliers Wood station remains closed as police investigate. Emergency services at Colliers Wood station (Image: Contributor)A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.29am today (17 December) to reports of a stabbing at Colliers Wood Underground Station, SW19. “We treated a man for a head injury and took him to hospital.”
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December 17, 2025 12:46 UTC
British drugs company Cycle Pharma snaps up US competitor
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December 17, 2025 07:36 UTC
Putin’s mission to derail Ukraine, one train at a time
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December 17, 2025 03:04 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'
'UK to rejoin Erasmus' and 'BBC comes out fighting'There's a mix of stories on the front pages of Wednesday's papers. The UK is set to rejoin Erasmus, the EU's student exchange programme, with the announcement expected on Wednesday, the Guardian reports. The Times also leads on British students being allowed to rejoin Erasmus, saying the deal is the "first tangible outcome" of the PM's reset with the European Union. The Daily Mail makes its focus the BBC's charter renewal. It says Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were "beaming" as they left Buckingham Palace following the festive celebration.
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December 17, 2025 02:02 UTC
I went on a £20 Mystery Christmas Market day trip in the UK
IF YOU love a Christmas market but don’t know which one to visit, I hopped on a £20 mystery day trip to see where I’d end up. So when I saw a local coach company was offering a £20 mystery midweek market trip a fortnight before Christmas, it seemed the perfect solution. Would I recommend a mystery midweek market trip? So why not add a mystery day trip to your Christmas wishlist and see if Santa pops a ticket in your stocking? RECOMMENDED STORIESFor more festive market trips, here’s what the UK’s best Christmas market is like – and it’s had a glow up.
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December 17, 2025 00:21 UTC
Gary Lineker set to earn ten times his old BBC salary with stunning World Cup deal
Gary Lineker set to earn ten times his old BBC salary with stunning World Cup dealGary Lineker’s podcast company is set to rake in a staggering £14million from Netflix during next summer’s World Cup. The former Match of the Day host will present his popular The Rest Is Football podcast from New York during the showpiece tournament. The likeable trio will be joined by different guests including some big names from the world of football. The production company is also responsible for The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics. The business model of excellent production with engaging presenters means that they are the first choice of many listeners.”Lineker, who maintains control of the company, set up the production company with former ITV boss Tony Pastor and the ex-BBC executive Jack Davenport.
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December 16, 2025 23:31 UTC
Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering girl, 9
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December 16, 2025 14:00 UTC
Nissan begins production of next generation electric cars in UK
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December 16, 2025 12:04 UTC
Seoul, London sign upgraded FTA deal easing rules of origin for Korean cars, consumer goods
Korea and Britain have signed an upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at easing rules of origin for Korean automobiles and consumer goods, as well as opening up the latter's high-speed rail and online game markets, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday. The deal was jointly signed by Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and his British counterpart, Chris Bryant, during their bilateral meeting in London, following two-year negotiations between the two countries. The original FTA between Seoul and London was signed in 2019 and implemented in 2021. Under the renewed deal, Britain decided to ease rules of origin for automobiles, beauty and food products exported by Korea, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Following the deal signing ceremony, Yeo told reporters in London the upgraded FTA between Korea and Britain includes "new types of trade norms," such as supply chain cooperation, digital innovation and modern investment rules, distinct from past trade agreements.
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December 16, 2025 11:49 UTC