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South London foodbanks work through Covid Christmas crisis

Foodbanks across south London are continuing to support many residents struggling to put food on the table this Christmas as myriad economic and health crises continue to impact families in the capital.... Read more »
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Boris Johnson calls Cabinet meeting as Christmas lockdown fears grow

B oris Johnson has called a Cabinet meeting as leading scientists called on ministers to impose a lockdown before Christmas. The Cabinet met at 2pm to discuss three possible options for restrictions... Read more »

With Christmas in the balance, nations eye UK omicron surge

LONDON — Britain’s main nurses’ union warned Monday that exhaustion and surging coronavirus cases among medical staff are pushing them to the breaking point, adding to pressure on the government for new... Read more »
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Top London Tory accused of ‘lying’ over rule-breaking Christmas party

Former London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey has been accused of lying about his appearance at a rule-breaking Christmas party held for him last December. The Conservative London Assembly member had previously claimed... Read more »
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Concerns grow over potential Christmas rise in animal neglect

The animal welfare charity the RSPCA has expressed concerns that cases of animal neglect may rise this festive season. This comes after polling found 87 per cent of the charity’s front line... Read more »

UK blanketed by fog as Brits to be hit by ‘snowbomb’ with odds on White Christmas falling

BRITS could be hit by a “snowbomb” with odds on a White Christmas falling as the UK blanketed was covered in fog this weekend. The Blackpool Tower was shrouded while festive runners... Read more »
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Euston live: Updates as ‘multiple train cancellations’ cause ‘massive crowds’ weekend before Christmas

London’s Euston Station is facing huge overcrowding today as ‘multiple cancellations’ of trains leave passengers in the lurch. Passengers waiting at the station due to delayed or cancelled trains have taken to... Read more »
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House party of more than 30 shut down by police night before Downing Street Christmas do

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that an inquiry will be held into the Downing Street Christmas party that may or may not have happened. Mystery around the Christmas party shenanigans... Read more »
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London Covid: Sadiq Khan says lives will be lost after No 10 Christmas party scandals

Londoners could die as a result of people being less likely to follow Covid rules, Sadiq Khan has said, as the scandal surrounding No 10 rule-breaking grows. The Mayor of London said... Read more »

London declares COVID-19 a major incident and Netherlands locks down for Christmas as tighter measures return across Europe

Nations across Europe have moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Key points: The Netherlands is being locked down... Read more »