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People who are good at reading have different brains

The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly (up from 42% in 2015) and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say they’ve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency.

The Conversation

Human remains found as wreck of plane missing for a year discovered off UK coast

Police investigating after fishing boat discovers German-registered Cessna 172

The Independent UK

Briton jailed in Dubai for past 16 years pleads with Starmer to end ‘nightmare’ on UAE visit

Exclusive: PM urged to fight for release of Ryan Cornelius, now 70, who has spent almost two decades imprisoned on a fraud charge the UN has said is unjust

The Independent UK

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Ethnic minority representation in boardrooms stalls despite Government review

Experts cautioned that the lack of progress could be linked to a ‘one and done’ attitude after Government-backed targets were introduced in 2021.

Evening Standard

When is the shortest day of the year 2024? See when winter solstice takes place

Find out when the shortest day of the year in 2024 is and why the winter solstice takes place in the UK, according to experts.

The National (Scotland)

What next for Syria? Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia after rebels take Damascus

All you need to know about the unfolding situation in Syria

Evening Standard

National Lottery firm Allwyn reveals lower UK sales and earnings

The company’s plans to launch new draw-based games have been delayed due to a planned switch to a new technology provider.

Evening Standard

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Labour pledges ‘swift decision’ on lifting Syrian group ban after Assad regime falls

The UK Government will make a swift decision on whether to lift the ban on Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) after it ousted president Bashar Assad’s regime, Labour's Pat McFadden has said.

The Independent UK

Thousands in UK without power and train services disrupted after Storm Darragh

As many as 66,000 people still without electricity after gusts up to 90mph brought down power lines

The Guardian - UK

UK train fares are highest in Europe, study shows - as one London operator is singled out

The analysis of 27 European operators found that ‘travelling by rail in the UK is particularly costly’

Evening Standard

Study ranks UK train fares highest in Europe – but praises passengers’ rights

The study also claimed that the EU can ‘learn from the UK on rail passengers’ rights’

The Independent UK

Who might be Christmas Number 1 in 2024? When will chart be announced?

Stella Creasy pledges to perform song with band if it makes chart

Evening Standard

Guns N' Roses announce 2025 stadium tour

Guns N' Roses will play the Middle East, Europe and the UK as part of the 24-date jaunt.

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Judas Priest add UK dates to 2025 Shield Of Pain European tour, including biggest-ever London show with Alice Cooper

The Metal Gods will be joined by the master of shock rock when they play at the O2 Arena in July

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The National (Scotland)

Labour back Israel's 'right' to bomb Syria after collapse of Assad regime

ISRAEL has the right to bomb Syria in the wake of the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Winter Appeal: How a football team for refugees is breaking down barriers

Fair Shot football team is supported by the Refugee Council, one of the organisations being funded by our Winter Appeal

The Independent UK

Fewer retailers stocking disposable vapes ahead of 2025 ban, maker says

Chill Brands said it was focusing on developing reusable vaping products as a result of the upcoming ban.

The Independent UK

UK could take Syrian rebels off banned terror group list, minister says

A Downing Street spokesperson said the situation is ‘under regular review’

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Evening Standard

Government has received ‘no request’ for Assad’s British wife to come to UK

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said the issue was not one that had been raised with ministers.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a…

The Guardian - UK

People in the UK: tell us what your hopes and concerns are for your finances in 2025

We would like to hear from people in the UK and what they predict will happen to their finances next year

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says UK strengthening defence partnership with Saudi Arabia as charities criticise human rights record – as it happened

Amnesty International UK says prime minister needs to ‘challenge repression of human rights defenders’ as he meets crown prince

Evening Standard

UK will make ‘swift’ decision on banned Syrian group, minister says

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime was uncertain.

Evening Standard

Syria latest: UK to consider removing 'terrorist' status of HTS rebels that helped topple Assad regime

Syrians awoke on Monday to a hopeful if uncertain future after rebels seized the capital Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves warns of greater trade barriers with EU unless relationship improves – as it happened

UK chancellor wants to reset ties with EU; oil and gold prices climb after fall of Assad

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