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UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut

Rise in wages for skilled workers in manufacturing sector drives increase, but vacancies fall again

The Guardian - UK

Company insolvencies rise across England and Wales; interest rate cuts less likely after UK pay growth accelerates – as it happened

UK wage growth has risen to 5.2% per year, making Bank of England highly likely to leave interest rates on hold on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

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Voices: Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Should the UK favour rebuilding closer ties with the EU to boost trade and security, or maintain its historic ‘special relationship’ with the US for global influence?

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: How the UK left 64 asylum seekers stranded on an island in the Indian Ocean

In today’s newsletter: As a judge finds the government unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, we look at the geopolitcs that led to them being trapped in ‘hell on earth’ for three years

The Guardian - UK

Why the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is ideal for a holiday

Book these stunning hotels this Twixmas

The Independent UK

How to watch 'BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024' online and on TV from anywhere – Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham nominated

More sporting excellence than you can shake a stick/ club/bat/foot at. Here's how to watch "BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024" online, on TV and from anywhere.

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Top investor dubs U.K. a 'banana economy' over 'build absolutely nothing' mantra

PIC says the U.K.’s stunted planning policy is leaving $250 billion for viable projects unused.

Fortune

Alleged Chinese Spy Yan Tengbo Reveals the 'Real Reason' He's Banned from the UK

Alleged Chinese spy Yan Tengbo claims he is banned from the UK due to political tensions and denies all accusations of wrongdoing.

International Business Times UK

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

AAP

Embassy Plans Add To UK Headaches In Resetting China Ties

As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK. China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket…

International Business Times

UK Court To Sentence Father, Stepmother For Killing Daughter

A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK. Sara Sharif was just 10 when she was found dead in her bed in August 2023, her body…

International Business Times

Liverpool named most generous city in UK after Southport response

‘As a scouser I’m not surprised!’ said Alex McCormick, who helped raise £250,000 for a vandalised library.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 17

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

UK’s most generous city revealed, according to GoFundMe data

London took the number two spot

Evening Standard

Who is Yang Tengbo? The alleged Chinese spy linked to the Duke of York

Mr Yang, 50, was known only as H6 until an anonymity order was lifted on Monday.

Evening Standard

Government faces pressure to designate China a security threat

Yang Tengbo, who denies wrongdoing, is the latest person to be named as an alleged Chinese agent.

The Independent UK

Campaign groups to take part in appeal bids over M25 protest sentencing

Friends of the Earth said that it and Greenpeace UK would intervene in support of five protesters seeking to appeal against their sentences.

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Evening Standard

Over half of APP scams last year ‘carried out by fraudsters using social media’

Authorised push payment scams cost UK consumers £341 million last year, according to figures obtained by the Payment Systems Regulator.

The Independent UK

Google names UK executive as president for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Debbie Weinstein said she will focus on growing the firm’s AI technology in her new role.

The Independent UK

British diplomats meet new Syrian leader in Damascus

A UK delegation has met the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an organisation that is banned in the UK.

The Independent UK

Starmer to visit troops serving on Russian border in push for Ukraine support

Sir Keir Starmer was speaking at the Joint Expeditionary Force conference in Estonia where he met leaders of Baltic states.

Evening Standard

Drumsheds: Revellers ‘cramped’ at ‘unsafe’ rave as some forced to queue for hours at UK’s biggest venue

Clubbers demanded refunds from Drumsheds London over conditions at the popular Enfield rave venue

Golf Monthly

How To Watch The Showdown: Live Stream, TV Channels For Scheffler & McIlroy vs Koepka & DeChambeau

This PGA Tour vs LIV Golf pairs match is being played using three formats over 18 holes at Shadow Creek for a purse of $10million – here's how to watch The Showdown golf online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Top News

Alleged Chinese Spy Denies Wrongdoing Amid UK Security Concerns

Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo denies accusations, linked to Prince Andrew, raising UK-China security concerns.

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