Millions head off for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
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Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
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Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
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US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
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Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
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Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
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Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.
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Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
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KPop Demon Hunters' song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean.
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'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.
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What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
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Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive
The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.
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Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
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