Minister insists the govt tried to do right thing over Covid
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Minister insists the govt tried to do right thing over Covid
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has insisted the government tried to take the "right decisions at the right moments" throughout the coronavirus crisis but admitted some things could have been done differently "with the benefit of hindsight".
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Kemi Badenoch is declared winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest at an event in central London, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. The new leader says the Tories have to be "honest" about the "fact we made mistakes" and "the fact that we let standards slip" during her acceptance speech. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard visit the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service. Mr Streeting insists the government has “hit the ground running” since taking office and “prepared the best we can for this winter” while acknowledging the challenges with flu, Covid and norovirus. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Eva Longoria has revealed that she and her family have moved out of the United States. In a new interview with publication Marie Claire, Longoria said of the U.S., "I had my whole adult life here. But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it's the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to s*** on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now."
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Competitors at this year's World Darts Championship will secure £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK each time they score 180. The event at Alexandra Palace is being sponsored by Paddy Power, who have pledged to donate to the cancer charity each time the players score big.
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The National Trust has issued a warning on the variability in the UK's weather caused by climate change which is impacting wildlife and threatening species.
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A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make the most of Boxing Day sales in Oxford Street, London, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt adds, "online retail has its place, but nothing beats actually being here in the West End on a day like today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day. Shoppers are predicted to spend £236 each on average in the sales this year, with the majority of purchases made online. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police attend a scene in Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports pedestrians were hit by a car. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn