Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs' // Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into the UK's "rape gangs scandal". It comes after Home Office minister Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council's request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation - saying the council should lead it instead.
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban // Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and phone restrictions under new laws, the government has announced.
Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Conservative criticism // London Mayor Sadiq Khan has received a knighthood, one among a number of politicians named in the New Year Honours list.
Stormzy banned from driving after mobile phone use // Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after an off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce in London.
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show // The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix - which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends "practical how-to's and candid conversation".
Winkleman: 'New twists have turned The Traitors on its head' // The Traitors has returned to our screens, with its usual combination of murders, missions and midnight meetings. The number of contestants this year has risen to 25 - ranging from a former British diplomat to even a member of the clergy.
Rashford rejects lucrative Saudi offers - Friday's gossip // Marcus Rashford has rejected three lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Manchester United will try to fund an £80m move for Viktor Gyokeres, and Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Donyell Malen.
'Like Salah' & 'new Ramos' - players to watch out for in Europe in 2025 // As we look ahead to another year of drama, brilliance and controversy across European football, who will be the names we are talking about?
England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle // Thomas Tuchel is set to watch his first round of club fixtures as England head coach this week, starting with Tottenham's Premier League match at home to Newcastle on Saturday.
House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide // UK house prices ended 2024 some 4.7% higher than at the start of the year, according to the Nationwide.
How fast is the UK's economy growing and what is GDP? // Prices in the UK went up by 2.3% in the 12 months to October, which means inflation is back above the Bank of England's target.
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