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Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need. Source link
Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi – aid agencies
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days. Source link
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That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi Source link
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m. Source link
Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat. Source link
Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain’s best-paid bosses. Source link
Food bank supplier saved by 'incredible' donation
Emergency funding will provide 36,000 meals to a Blackpool food bank supplier during 2026. Source link
Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a “sensible” new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents. Source link
Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela
The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela. Source link
TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. Source link