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Minister 'horrified' police chief still in job
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put “a stain on his character”. Source link
Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying
The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia’s foreign ministry. Source link
Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs
It comes after a review into grooming gangs recommended the government act “immediately” on taxi licensing. Source link
Critical incident declared at hospitals by trust
The NHS trust says there is rising demand, causing “significant pressure” on hospitals. Source link
New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up. Source link
Polls open in tense Uganda election amid widespread delays
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years. Source link
Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”. Source link
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector. Source link
Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water as thousands remain without supply
South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday. Source link
The rise and fall of convicted TV actor John Alford
Once a TV star who found minor chart success, John Alford is now in prison for sex offences. Source link