Purgatory News
NHS urges people to book lifesaving Covid and flu vaccines before Christmas
Booking systems will close on 15th December.
Singing postboxes to bring festive cheer in run up to Christmas
Theyll be in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast.
Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Former chancellor and veteran Labour politician Alistair Darling has died aged 70..
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 his wife has announced in a post on Instagram
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced in an Instagram post..
Henry Kissinger hailed as an artist among diplomats following death at 100
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has been described as one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs following his death at the age of 100..
Under fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry
Matt Hancock is expected to contest accusations made about his performance as health secretary during the pandemic as he appears before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry..
Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China
Visitors have one final opportunity to say goodbye to Britains only giant pandas before zoo keepers get them ready to make their way back to China..
Citizens Advice warning as many turn to buy now pay later to fund Christmas
More than a quarter of UK adults say they are likely to use buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) to help ease spending over the festive period, Citizens Advice has found..
GPs must be given more support to deliver continuity of care report
GPs must be given more support to delivery continuity of care for patients, the safety investigator has recommended..
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Henry Kissinger, the US secretary of state who dominated foreign policy under former presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, has died aged 100, his consulting firm Kissinger Associates said..
UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 525
The number of mortgages approved for home buyers picked up last month after interest rates were held steady and mortgage increases eased..
History and justice on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles says minister
Greeces foreign minister has pushed for Athens to take back the Elgin Marbles as he attended a summit with Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron..
UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers OECD
The UK economy is set for the second-slowest growth of the worlds G7 advanced economies, according to new forecasts..
Halfords cautions over weaker big ticket sales as customers feel pinch
Halfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months..
More hostages and prisoners freed on fifth day of temporary Israel Hamas truce
Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile ceasefire that has enabled humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza and that mediators hope to extend even as Israel pledges to resume the war..
Phil Foden inspires Manchester City fightback in win over RB Leipzig
Phil Foden created two and scored another as holders Manchester City came from 2-0 down to preserve their unbeaten Champions League run with a 3-2 win over RB Leipzig..
Newcastle denied Champions League win after controversial Kylian Mbappe penalty
Kylian Mbappe snatched a famous Champions League victory from Newcastles grasp with a controversial penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage-time to earn Paris St Germain a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes..
Michael Gove apologises for Governments errors during pandemic
Michael Gove has apologised to victims and bereaved families for Government errors during the pandemic as he listed what he believed were the failings, including locking down too late..
Majority back plans to crack down on smoking
The majority of English adults back Government plans to phase out smoking, a new poll suggests..
UK cities lag behind European counterparts in public transport commuting study
Public transport commuting levels in Britains large cities outside London lag well behind European counterparts, new research shows..


















