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Donald Trump gave permission to his former campaign coordinator to publicly insult Keir Starmer's choice for the UK's new ambassador to the US, as sources close to the president-elect revealed. The anger stemmed from the appointment of Peter Mandelson, with Trump potentially using his veto to block the choice. The Trump team's decision not to answer calls from UK representatives further highlighted the tensions surrounding the appointment. Full Article

The DVSA has introduced new rules for driving tests to reduce waiting times and enhance efficiency. The agency aims to review and improve the booking system, with the current average waiting time in England being 21 weeks. Additionally, the DVSA plans to recruit 450 driving examiners, increase the period for changing or cancelling tests to ten working days, and make changes to the booking system used by driving instructors to free up more slots. Full...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been warned by former Tory minister Sir John Hayes about the lack of safeguards in obtaining abortion pills following Stuart Worby's conviction for poisoning his partner. Worby administered the pills under the guise of "kinky sex" resulting in the victim's inability to conceive. Worby obtained the pills through a friend posing as a woman seeking an abortion, prompting concerns about the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar crimes in...

People planning to travel for the Christmas getaway this weekend are being warned of heavy rain and winds up to 80mph causing potential disruptions. The RAC advises drivers to expect a challenging journey due to wet and windy conditions, with traffic delays already reported on major routes. A yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of the UK, with gusts of 80mph possible, prompting drivers to avoid travel during peak...

Magdeburg police reported that a suspect from Saudi Arabia was involved in an incident that sparked far-right anger, though no confirmation of terrorism links was made by German authorities. Alice Weidel of Germany's AfD party expressed condolences for the victims and questioned when such violence would cease. Leaders like Wilders and Le Pen, known for their anti-immigrant stances, condemned the attack and called for stricter border control measures in response to the surge in far-right...

In Catford, south east London, a family home was destroyed by a fire caused by an exploding e-bike just days before Christmas. Three people were inside when the lithium battery burst into flames, forcing two family members to escape onto the roof. One man fell from the roof while waiting for rescue, and a woman was treated for smoke inhalation after slipping and falling into the arms of a firefighter. Full Article