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Children worried peers families cannot afford presents this Christmas survey

Around a third of young people are worried their friends or classmates will not get presents or be able to celebrate Christmas because of their family’s money worries, according to a survey by a children’s charity.

Fraught week for Rishi Sunak as warring Tory factions mull over his Rwanda Bill

Conservative MPs are meeting today to decide whether to back the legislation tomorrow

Rishi Sunak to be quizzed on Eat Out scheme and lockdowns at Covid inquiry

It kicks off a crucial week for the Prime Minister

Secondary schools with poorest pupils faced biggest cuts say experts

Secondary schools with the most disadvantaged pupils have been hit hardest by funding cuts over the last decade, according to new research.

Strictly finalists revealed as 10th celebrity eliminated from show

Annabel Croft has become the 10th celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing leaving finalists Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams.

Relentless London protests creating Met Police funding gap Sadiq Khan warns

The Mayor of London has outlined major concerns that a sustained cycle of protests and vigils held in the capital is creating a funding gap for the Metropolitan Police.

Ellie Leach says Im so much more confident in myself now since Strictly began

Ellie Leach said she has surprised herself by how much her confidence has grown since joining Strictly Come Dancing three months ago.

Tories cannot govern while fighting like rats in a sack says Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer will argue that the Conservatives have shredded their ability to govern the nation as their warring factions are “fighting like rats in a sack”.

King chooses coronation Christmas card but family photo for William and Kate

The King and Queen have chosen a coronation day photograph taken at Buckingham Palace for their Christmas card this year.

Maya Jama confirmed as host of Love Island All Stars in new teaser clip

Maya Jama will host Love Island: All-Stars when the show airs in January, it has been announced.

Protesters in Edinburgh call for action on the climate emergency

Protesters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in a “global day of action” to support Cop28.

Storms Elin and Fergus named as weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

Storm Elin is bringing strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK and Ireland.

Stephen Fry says he feels self conscious going out without walking stick

Stephen Fry has said he feels “self conscious” going out without his walking stick which he has been using since his recovery from a fall in September.

Queen Elizabeth II wanted effective security for Harry and Meghan to continue

The details have emerged in court documents

Marvin Humes is sixth campmate voted off Im A CelebrityGet Me Out Of Here

It means the final four are Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew, Nigel Farage, and Josie Gibson

Britain abstains on UN vote demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Friday night's vote at the Security Council saw the US use it's veto to block the proposal

Sunaks Rwanda legislation given 50 at best chance of success

Meanwhile former immigration minister Robert Jenrick predicts it will fail

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

It happened after damage to overhead electric cables in west London last night

Mourners line streets of Dublin to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan

The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week

PM faces fresh pressure as 290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

Rishi Sunak is facing fresh pressure over his beleaguered Rwanda policy after it emerged the cost of the scheme has already reached £240 million, despite it never being used.