Wham! celebrated the 40th anniversary of their 1984 hit Last Christmas by achieving the Christmas number one spot for the second consecutive year. Andrew Ridgeley expressed joy for the late George Michael’s song, noting its classic status in Christmas music history. The festive chart also featured hits from Gracie Abrams, Mariah Carey, and other artists, with a total of 29 Christmas songs making it into the top 40.
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Waspi women threaten legal action after pension payouts rejected
A campaign group called Waspi is threatening legal action against the government unless it reconsiders denying compensation to 3.6 million women affected by changes to the state pension age in the 1990s. The government admitted a lack of communication on the issue but argues against a £10.5 billion compensation scheme. Waspi has sent a formal letter before action to the government, demanding payouts and potentially seeking a judicial review. Full Article
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