DAILY BRIEFING
TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY
1.
Theresa May to be Prime Minister once again as Boris Johnson resigns
2.
British teenager launches a new climate change campaign
3.
A&E waiting times increase as NHS strike demanding higher wages
4.
Liverpool FC relegated from Premier League after losing to Swansea
17th December 2019 11:25
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Woman dead and man arrested on suspicion of murder in Preston
6.
Andy Murray to completely end his tennis career after tragic injury
Education
University of York evacuated after rumours about student with Corona Virus
Jasmine Hoy
17th December 2019 12:25
Food & Lifestyle
McDonald's make £1 bn in a week after a huge success with their newest meal
William Ren
17th December 2019 10:45
UK
NHS crisis as waiting times increase a staggering amount
Bill Whitman
17th December 2019 11:20
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Britian makes plans to close borders immediately as Brexit is underway
8.
Crime rates across the UK increase by 25% since 2018
9.
Britain branded as the country with the 'most addicted gamblers'
10.
Donald Trump says he would be prepared to start World War 3
SPOTLIGHT
UK News
The public cause havoc as the UK's full-time gender pay gap widens once again
Joel Knowles
17th December 2019 12:10
The UK's full-time gender pay gap has once again increased- but this time by an even more staggering amount than ever before. Research has found that since 2010 the gender pay gap has increased by 25%.
Politics
MPs set to consider banning the sale of fireworks to members of the public in Britain
Lewis Bowen
17th December 2019 10:55
Parliament are preparing to implement a law stating that in order for someone to be able to purchase fireworks they must own a license showing that they are accredited and safe to use fireworks.
Shopping
Sainsbury's labelled the 'cheapest supermarket' of 2019 as shoppers share their bargains
Maria Hale
17th December 2019 10:55
The battle of the supermarkets... Sainsbury's have been branded as the UK's cheapest supermarkets. Martin Lewis says that the average weekly shop at Sainsbury's comes to around £50.
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Lifestyle
Manchester Markets voted 'best Christmas markets in Europe' in recent votes from the public
Robert Green
17th December 2019 11:55
Celebrity
Celebrity X Factor Runners Up Max and Harvey announce World Tour for the beginning of 2020
Shauna Mills
17th December 2019 12:25
Transport
Decline in public transport causes chaos with passengers- is your area affected by the problems?
Emma Wills
17th December 2019 09:45
Politics
Who should I vote for? UK Election Guide 2019: Here's all the information you need to know
Juan Alfonso
17th December 2019 07:05
POLITICS
Royal Bank of Scotland could be forced to shut down as a result of leaving the EU
Politics
Robert Green
17th December 2019 09:55
MPs claim that another referendum would be the best way to solve the Brexit controversy
Politics
Ruby Mason
17th December 2019 12:30
A group of MPs set to start a new climate change campaign to help global warming
Politics
Alan White
17th December 2019 08:25
Green party make a promise to students to write off over £54 bn worth of student debt
Politics
Abid Al Shaq
17th December 2019 12:05
Boris Johnson says he will help to lower the unemployment rates in Britain as they increase rapidly
Politics
Anne Brown
17th December 2019 10:45
Parents of London murder victims claim Boris Johnson to be 'an absolute disgrace to our country'
Politics
Hannah Kay
17th December 2019 11:15
What does Brexit mean for the NHS and how will it affect the health care system in the UK?
Politics
Jennifer Lee
17th December 2019 10:05
Labour in urgent need of a new leader as Jeremy Corbyn resigns
Politics
Mike Tate
17th December 2019 11:50
WORLD NEWS
POLITICS
World
Young girl has been reported as missing in popular holiday destination in Palma de Mallorca
Mark Roberts
15th December 2019 10:10
Phillip and Hayley Jones have reported their 7 year old daughter as missing as they claim to have lost her whilst out on a day trip to Jungle Parc Mallorca. The police have been contacted and an investigation is underway.
World
Birth rates in Britain drop by 45% despite the increasing push for more babies
Charlie May
15th December 2019 12:55
Birth rates in Britain are now at the lowest they've been in decades. However, this is despite the fact that there is now a very high degree of encouragement for more babies. Will birth rates in Britain continue to decline?
World
Amsterdam branded as the 'best city break for tourists' for a third year running
Adnan Iqbal
15th December 2019 10:35
It has been revealed that Amsterdam has once again been labelled the best place for tourists to go on a city break holiday. It was closely followed by Krakow and Madrid, will it remain the best for another year?
CULTURE
How are online streaming services really affecting mainstream broadcast TV?
Culture
Gavin Young
17th December 2019 11:55
'Everybody's Talking About Jamie': What we think of the Wet End show
Culture
Cindy Smith
17th December 2019 11:55
The full list of the 2020 BRIT nominations exclusively unveiled
Culture
Julie Evans
17th December 2019 12:20
Refreshing, new artist Missy Phillips becomes the youngest artist to reach 1m streams over night
Culture
James Firth
17th December 2019 08:40
A Guide to Art: Top 10 art exhibitions that you must visit in 2020
Culture
Justin Shriver
17th December 2019 11:50
Manchester Pride 2020 to be the 'biggest and best pride Manchester has ever seen'
Culture
Rebecca Lee
17th December 2019 11:05
Culture
First plant-based cookery show 'Living on the Veg' to air on UK mainstream television amazes the public
Katy Parris
17th December 2019 09:55
Culture
'RuPaul's Drag Race' confirm that a season 12 will be aired in 2020
Evelin Xui
17th December 2019 12:35
SPOTLIGHT
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MOST VIEWED
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17 year old Greta Thunberg awarded 'person of the year' for 2019
Joseph Martin
16th December 2019 10:45
6
Sandi Toksvig quits Great British Bake Off for other commitments
Mariam Naga
16th December 2019 12:50
2
Pros and Cons of Fracking: How does it affects the economy?
Sharon White
16th December 2019 11:55
7
The Queen to make a public apology on behalf of Prince Andrew
Lana Wright
16th December 2019 07:40
3
Unemployment rates in Britain hit the highest it's seen since 1965
Lorna Sayers
16th December 2019 08:50
8
Leonardo DiCaprio to feature in new blockbuster 'The Maze'
Haroon Sahid
16th December 2019 10:35
4
US military troops severely injured after Syria missile strike
16th December 2019 11:10
Colin Korzepsk
9
Should the government make the NHS go private?
Albert Berwick
16th December 2019 12:25
5
How bad is social media for your mental health?
Edward Mills
16th December 2019 08:45
10
Pension tax changes cause mass panic amongst pensioners
Martin Hoyes
16th December 2019 09:15
PODCASTS
Podcast
Teenage climate activist Ruby Clarke warns of a climate crisis moment and urges the public to become more aware of this issue
As climate change becomes more of a problem as time goes on a number of activists are urging people to become aware of the issue. Environmental editor Laura May talks to Ruby Clarke on the ongoing problem.
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Podcast
Some of Britain's biggest businesses could fall bankrupt in 2020 due to Brexit and the complications that it has attached to it
Some of Britains's most well-known brands have the potential go bankrupt in 2020 if the uncertainties of Brexit continue. Business editor James Brooke talks to Mr. Daniel Bourne on the increasing problems for businesses.
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Podcast
Holiday Guide 2020: The top places tourists must visit before the end of 2020 and what's on offer at these new popular holiday destinations
Travel editor Lucy Smith talks to the CEO of Jet2 on where the top rated holiday destinations are. Whether you're looking for a relax in the sun or a hike in the mountains this podcast will give you the latest updates on everything.
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