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MasterChef Christmas shows pulled from BBC schedule amid Gregg Wallace furore

Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBC’s schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said.

Queens chest infection was form of pneumonia

The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia.

NHS will get much worse over winter ministers warned as major reform urged

Scotland’s NHS will become “much worse” over the winter, the head of the doctors’ union has warned after a report said fundamental reform in the health service is needed.

Emir of Qatar to begin two day state visit to UK

The Emir of Qatar will begin a two-day state visit to the UK hosted by the King.

More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking

Victims of the “horrendous” crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said.

Christmas unlikely to be bumper one for all as consumers focus on budgeting

Spending on cough and cold remedies was a bright spot in November as weak consumer confidence and rising energy bills caused anxiety for retailers in the all-important run-up to Christmas.

Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit

The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection.

Ruud van Nistelrooy astonished by offers after Man Utd spell

New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was “astonished” by the amount of managerial offers he received on the back of his spell as Manchester United interim manager.

No 10 brands Gregg Wallaces response to claims inappropriate and misogynistic

Downing Street has said Gregg Wallace’s response to the accusations being made against him was “inappropriate and misogynistic”.

Landlords face jail if they fail to act on cladding by new 2029 deadline

Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned “we are after them” and they could face jail as ministers set a 2029 deadline for action.