19th December 2021

Cracks and fissures stoke fears of breakup that could lead to half-metre rise in global sea levels – or more

If Sir Ed Davey’s party can achieve even half the swing it did in North Shropshire, top Tories including Dominic Raab could lose their seats

A Government source tells i there has been an ‘evolution’ in the UK’s position to allow a role for the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the Northern Ireland Protocol

The racist slur was uncovered as part of the investigation into officers who shared photos of sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman as they lay dead

BBC's The Sports Desk podcast talks to referees and their families about the experiences of being abused in grassroots football.

Andy Burnham's #IsThisOk? campaign includes a video of a woman being sexually harassed.

According to the modelling, the top-up shot could provide about 85% protection against severe illness.

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

Another government gathering during lockdown is revealed, with staff admitting it was "inappropriate".

Joy Morrissey is among Tory MPs accusing the chief medical officer of exceeding his authority on Covid rules.

Simon Case, who was leading the inquiry, stands aside after it emerged an event was held in his office.

Please spare a thought today for Richard & Gabriella Ratcliffe who will be spending a sixth Xmas without Nazanin. Under Boris Johnson not one single minister has visited Iran to push for her release, this must change @trussliz let's not make it a seventh #FreeNazanin pic.twitter.com/0r4wfzubB9— Giles Paley-Phillips (@eliistender10) December 16, 2021

Government cuts BBC funding, so BBC can’t make as many popular hits, so people switchover to Netflix, so government says “aha! The BBC is less popular, let’s cut its funding”, etcBBC could make fewer dramas and show more repeats as budget cuts bite https://t.co/nTVo4XZ3qN— Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) December 17, 2021

Some children are being asked to take laptops home with them before Christmas in case of closures.

A Conservative MP says Boris Johnson is on "last orders" after the Lib Dems overturn a 23,000 majority.

Education Secretary urges headteachers to encourage ex-staff to step up

Press Release | Faith and Civil Society Groups Publish Joint Statement Warning Against Un-British and Sinister Nationality and Borders Bill #NationalityandBordersBill#Clause9 pic.twitter.com/K7oyFDmHxj— MCB (@MuslimCouncil) December 16, 2021

From contracts for mates to flat makeovers and illicit parties, barely a day passes without a crisis at No 10. But using the tabloid language of the 90s doesn’t scratch the surface of this government’s sins

The primary school teacher was found dead in a south-east London park three months ago.

You can’t tell people to “think carefully” before going to pubs and restaurants and then fail to provide any support for the workers/businesses affected.The Government needs to bring forward a support package TODAY for hospitality, events, music and other affected sectors.— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) December 16, 2021

Vital report out here by @AsylumMatters. Among the findings:- Pregnant women have been been denied appropriate care & nutrition- Children have been denied access to school- People are facing threats & harassment from far-right at their accommodation https://t.co/1i3GQ9XlHx— JCWI (@JCWI_UK) December 16, 2021

I’ve seen some disturbing things in my time, but the howling silence in most of the UK media about the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, whose measures include stifling protest and legislative cleansing of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, is close to the top of the list.— George Monbiot (@GeorgeMonbiot) December 14, 2021

Hampshire's Luke Stubbs says white men are not given equal opportunities under quota programmes.

Recent high-profile cases have brought to the fore the question of whether extradition arrangements between the US and the UK are lopsided

An expert in placing ex-offenders in employment said it was ‘unacceptable’ that female prisoners could only get training in ‘cleaning, sewing and hairdressing’

The pioneering author, social activist and academic has died aged 69

Tories demand same urgency to keep schools open as seen to keep NHS running

I knew that if I disagreed with bell hooks, it was time to rethink my position. I wouldn't always come to the same conclusion, but I would always be better for it. That kind of guiding light in life is unspeakably rare. https://t.co/KpXUoHuUsb— Camtastic 👄👁👄 (@RealStrangeDays) December 15, 2021