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I chose the wrong words, says Lewis Hamilton on ‘slums’ remark
Five-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he “chose the wrong words” when he referred to his hometown of Stevenage as “the slums” during Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.
Universal Credit reform could be disastrous for disabled people, MPs warn
Universal Credit could have potentially “disastrous” consequences for disabled people, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
Ruling due on Uber drivers’ ‘worker’ status in landmark gig economy case
Uber is set to find out whether its appeal against a landmark “gig economy” ruling that its drivers are “workers” has been successful.
Exercise as effective as drugs in lowering high blood pressure – study
Exercise could be just as effective in lowering high blood pressure as prescribed medication, a study has said.
Warnings of crisis ahead, with 100 days until EU withdrawal
With exactly 100 days to go to the scheduled date of Brexit, leading voices on both sides of the debate have warned of crisis unless the correct path is found through the current uncertainty.
What the papers say – December 19
Preparations for a no-deal Brexit dominate the front pages on Wednesday.
‘National tragedy’ as almost half of Government’s salt reduction targets missed
Efforts to reduce the public’s salt intake amount to a “national tragedy”, campaigners said, as it emerged almost half of Government-set targets were missed.
Historic outdoor swimming baths set for restoration
Britain’s oldest surviving open-air swimming baths are set to be fully restored and reopened to the public.
Three men arrested after fatal shooting in Enfield
A man has died after a shooting in north London.
Amateur photographer convicted of abusing men who came for photoshoots
An amateur photographer has been convicted of luring men to his home for photoshoots, then drugging and abusing them.
Life for ‘rage’ motorist who killed friend outside club
A man “blinded by unexplainable rage” who killed his friend when he drove his car at a crowd outside a club has been jailed for life.
Plans for radical overhaul of building regulations industry post-Grenfell
The Government has set out its plans for the overhaul of the building regulations industry post-Grenfell, as campaigners vowed to prevent changes being watered down.
Troops held in readiness to deal with disruption from no-deal Brexit
Thousands of troops are to be put on stand-by to help with potential disruption from a no-deal Brexit, it has been revealed.
Man jailed for stabbing father to death
A man who stabbed his father to death has been jailed for life with a minimum of 16 years.
Independent expert to assess Libya compensation campaign
An independent assessor from a legal background is to be appointed to advance a compensation campaign by victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA violence, politicians in Northern Ireland have said.
King George III letter signalling war intent to be auctioned
A handwritten letter in which King George III signals his intent to go to war with France and Napoleon is to be sold at auction.
Date set for axing train station toilet charges
Toilet charges will be scrapped at some of Britain’s busiest railway stations from April 1.
What is a no-deal Brexit, and what might happen as a result?
With just over 100 days to go until the UK is due to quit the European Union, the Government is stepping up planning for a no-deal Brexit.
War hero’s son given medals 75 years after father escaped German prison camp
The son of an Irish Second World War hero who spent a year travelling across Europe after escaping from a German prisoner of war camp has been given the medals his father never received.
Dying neighbour leaves little girl 14 years worth of Christmas presents
A family were stunned to receive a sack of Christmas presents their late neighbour had left for their daughter – for the next 14 years.
Spurs fan throwing banana skin at Arsenal striker was ‘racial’, court says
A Tottenham Hotspur fan has been fined after throwing a banana skin at a black Arsenal footballer in a “targeted gesture” with a “racial element”.
Government ramps up preparations for no-deal Brexit
Theresa May’s Cabinet has agreed to ramp up preparations for a no-deal Brexit, 101 days before the UK is due to leave the European Union.
Woman to face retrial over police murder bid amid question marks over pleas
A woman convicted of attempting to murder police in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after the Appeal Court judges cast doubt on her pleas.
Stakeknife detective insists probe is no witch hunt against security forces
A major independent police probe into the Army’s notorious IRA agent Stakeknife is not a witch hunt against members of the security forces, the officer in charge said.
Cabinet agrees to step up planning for a no-deal Brexit
Theresa May will ramp up planning for a no-deal Brexit after Cabinet ministers agreed to make it an “operational priority” for the Government.
Meghan ‘feeling very pregnant’ on visit to retired performers’ nursing home
The Duchess of Sussex proudly showed off her growing baby bump when she met retired actors, directors and entertainers and said she was “feeling very pregnant”.
Yorkshire Tea apologises as new ‘misbehaving’ bags split
Yorkshire Tea has apologised after receiving complaints about “misbehaving” biodegradable tea bags which have left some customers stewing.
Neo-Nazi couple jailed for being members of terrorist organisation
A fanatical neo-Nazi couple who named their baby son in honour of Hitler have been jailed for membership of a terrorist group.
Stakeknife detective says: Nobody is above the law
The conviction of Freddie Scappaticci for possessing extreme pornography shows nobody is above the law, the officer leading the independent Stakeknife probe said.
Spurs fan fined after throwing banana on pitch at black Arsenal player
A Tottenham fan has been fined after throwing a banana skin at a black Arsenal footballer in a “targeted gesture” which had a “racial element”.
