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Migrants attempt to cross the Channel on Christmas Day (Image: STEVE FINN PHOTOGRAPHY) More than 450 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day. Home Office figures updated yesterday show 451 migrants in 11 rubber dinghies . The latest arrivals bring the total so far this year to 35,491 – up from … Read more

List of 19 Co-op stores closing down in 2025 (Image: Getty) The UK high street continues to face challenges, with 19 Co-op food stores expected to close in 2025. The retail sector g due to the cost-of-living crisis, along with high rents and increasing operational costs.  Central Co-op has revealed plans to close 19 of … Read more

The cancelled train services in the UK this Boxing Day (Image: Getty) Thise travelling in Boxing Day may be affected by cancellation and disruption. stations and airports remain busy with large footfalls showing no signs of slowing with the final days of 2024, from 26 to 31 December, seeing millions on the move around Britain. … Read more

HMRC official advice explains how much people can have in savings before they get taxed on the interest and how allowances alter this (Image: undefined) Everybody aims to stash away a safety net in their savings, but HM Revenue and Customs () has issued a cautionary note on the potential tax implications of interest accrued … Read more

These are the best new restaurants to open in Vancouver (and beyond!) in 2024. Burrata and beets dish at Amici. Mia Stainsby photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Tough! That’s restaurant-speak for 2024. It was another … Read more

A woman reacts during the funeral of five Palestinian journalists who were killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City at the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) via Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in … Read more

Palestinians look at home destroyed by an Israeli strike late Saturday in Deir al-Balah Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. At least eight people were killed according to the hospital which received the bodies.(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) via Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused … Read more

The world’s richest ever rugby player with net worth £34m more than Mike Tindall (Image: Getty) The rugby industry has seen a significant surge in wealth, with top players earning millions through endorsements, media deals, and sponsorships. The global rugby market was valued at £3.29 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach £5.16 billion … Read more

Prince George took part in a traditional royal festive football game (Image: Getty) Football fan, , has taken part in the traditional royal festive football match over for the first time, “replacing” his uncle, . and his eldest son, , made a smashing duo during a pre-Christmas match, delighting onlookers with their first-ever joint appearance … Read more

Russian cargo ship sunk following ‘three explosions’. (Image: Getty) A Russian cargo ship suspects a major act of sabotage as “three explosions” sank its cargo vessel Ursa Major while passing through the Mediterranean. Despite not claiming responsibility for the attack, a Kyiv war source told Russian president to expect more of the same. The blasts … Read more