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Best value ski resorts revealed
UK holidaymakers going on ski trips this winter face higher prices across Europe compared to last year, according to new analysis.
Gareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup success
Gareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup success than four years ago and ready to “nail” holders France in Saturday’s blockbuster quarter-final.
King tells of reassuring presence of trees as fitting tribute to late Queen
The King has hailed the “extraordinary diversity and beauty” and “own enchanting character” of each of the ancient trees and woodlands dedicated to his late mother the Queen.
Tina Turner pays tribute to beloved son following his death at the age of 62
Tina Turner has paid tribute to her “beloved son” Ronnie Turner, who has died at the age of 62.
Rail union boss Mick Lynch calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister
The leader of the biggest rail workers union has called for an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister in a bid to help resolve the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
Ice and snow warnings issued as temperatures set to stay as low as minus 10C
Large areas of the country have been warned to expect severe conditions during the weekend, with snow forecast for Scotland and the south-east of England.
Football and racing affected as sporting fixtures frozen out
Football league fixtures and race meetings have been called off as the cold weather snap takes a bite out of the sporting calendar.
Warwick Daviss daughter Annabelle to join cast of Hollyoaks
Annabelle Davis, the daughter of actors Warwick and Samantha Davis, is to join the cast of Hollyoaks early next year.
Network companies urge households to plan for unlikely power cuts
The local energy network companies across Britain are encouraging customers who might need extra help to plan for the small possibility of a power outage this winter.
Joan Eardley painting of Glasgow street kids goes for record amount
One of the last finished paintings of Glasgow’s street children by the artist Joan Eardley has sold for a record amount.
Dizzee Rascal produced diss track after assault guilty verdict court told
Grime star Dizzee Rascal released a “diss track” on the day he was found guilty of attacking his ex-fiancee, a court has heard.
Elton John quits Twitter after misinformation allowed to flourish unchecked
Sir Elton John has announced he will no longer be using Twitter following a change in its policy which he says “will allow misinformation to flourish unchecked”.
Kate Winslet addresses reunion with James Cameron after almost 27 years
Kate Winslet has addressed previously suggesting she wouldn’t work with director James Cameron again after Titanic, claiming she was “very young” and things got “twisted”.
No 10 dismisses ministers call for Netflix boycott over Harry and Meghan show
Downing Street has dismissed a Government minister’s call for a “boycott” of Netflix over its documentary with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as he called them “utterly irrelevant”.
Dolly Parton asks Sir Elton John to collaborate on classic hit
Dolly Parton says she has asked Sir Elton John to collaborate with her on one of his classic tracks.
Barbara Windsors widower No hiding from grief on anniversary of her death
The husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor says he has tried not to hide from grief which he considers part of the healing process as the second anniversary of her death approaches.
Sunak does not rule out extending anti strike laws to emergency service staff
Rishi Sunak is not ruling out extending “tough” new anti-strike laws to prevent walkouts by emergency service workers such as nurses.
Gareth Southgate deserves more respect in England
That's according to the France coach, Didier Deschamps
TSB launches emergency flee fund for people experiencing domestic abuse
The amounts paid will be based on individual needs
Average monthly rent is 117 higher than a year ago
That's according to the property website, Zoopla
The Wanteds Nathan Sykes picks special location to propose to girlfriend
The Wanted star Nathan Sykes has announced his engagement to long-term girlfriend Charlotte Burke.
Cash use plunged in 2021 as shoppers turned to cards
That's according to the British Retail Consortium
Postal workers take further day of strike action in increasingly bitter dispute
Action is planned throughout December including Christmas Eve
Strictly Come Dancing favourites added to line up for UK arena tour
Strictly Come Dancing stars Hamza Yassin and Molly Rainford have joined the cast of the show’s UK arena tour.

Care News

New nursing student numbers in UK fall by 10% this autumn

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service says the fall for those starting this academic year totalled nearly 3,700 people
House of Lords report urges government to make adult social care a “national imperative”

The call comes in a report, released this week, warning that the sector’s invisibility is increasingly damaging people receiving care, and all who provide unpaid services
Government minister hints possibly restricting some health workers’ right to strike

Gillian Keegan said that the new law attempting to ensure minimum service levels on public transport might be extended to other public services including those provided by NHS workers
Survey opens to help train autistic people to be peer carers

Nine charities led by the National Autistic Society have launched a survey to help develop an education and coaching programme in England
Care home manager struck off

The Social Care Wales hearing was called after the body said it received “allegations of serious safeguarding concerns”
Serious failings in Coleriane Care home

An investigation into a Coleraine care home has established that a resident's dentures were lodged in her throat for up to 24 hours before being detected
Care benefits increase for Jersey

The increase will benefit islanders living in a care home or receiving care at their home
90 year old care worker has no intention of leaving work

Mary Houghton, who works at Tudor Bank Nursing Home in Southport, began her career at the town's hospital in 1948 before entering caring after retiring
Cornish boss calls for equal status for care staff

Leah Marsh, of Swallowcourt Care Homes has called for care workers to have key worker status and pay equality
Devon project trains adults with learning disabilities for NHS work

The Big Issues reports that whilst fewer than 5% of adults with a learning disability are in paid employment
Self-feeding pillows warning

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent safety alert as they present a risk of serious harm or death from choking
NHS Lanarkshire launches help for struggling locals

The scheme has a collection of hints and tips for surviving the festive season along with useful information and phone numbers
NHS pension changes

A consultation has been launched on changes to the NHS Pension Scheme to retain experienced NHS clinicians and remove the barriers to staff returning from retirement
NHS providers looking for nursing deal

They've welcomed the decision to exempt 'life preserving care' from strikes
Whistleblowers fear retribution

A BBC investigation uncovered allegations former and current clinicians at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust were punished by management for raising safety concerns
Widow's care wrongly withdrawn

Jean Jarvis had been receiving NHS-funded care in a home for seven years when Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group reviewed her notes without assessing her face-to-face
Emergency on the Isle of Wight

The alert was announced by after it said St Mary's Hospital in Newport saw a rise "in demand for emergency care"
Pharmicists could be given more powers

The Telegraph reports ministers are considering allowing Chemists to diagnose patients with minor conditions and prescribe antibiotics for the first time