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PlayStation studio Insomniac says the theft of its employees’ info left them “extremely distressed” Source link

On Monday Mr Netanyahu told the Israeli parliament that military pressure had resulted in the previous release of dozens of hostages. “We will not be able to release all the abductees without military pressure, operational pressure, political pressure, therefore one thing will not be done – we will not stop fighting,” he said. Source link

Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills. Source link

Experts are not too concerned about a new variant of Covid but say monitoring should continue.

Wham’s festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release. Source link

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says. Source link

The firms has now set aside £244m following over estimations on the number of people who might apply. Source link

As in previous years, the NHS will let people know when bookings open. Adult flu and COVID-19 appointments will be available through the NHS App and website, or by calling 119 for those who can’t get online. Flu vaccines will also be available through local GP practices and pharmacies. Flu vaccinations for children which will be offered in schools from early next month.

Christmas is a time for celebration for most of us, but for others, it can highlight feelings of loneliness and isolation. Earlier this month, BBC Breakfast’s Jayne McCubbin met Age UK volunteer Barbara. After losing her husband Mike 18 years ago, she stopped celebrating Christmas, but recently Barbara began volunteering – which she says changed her life.She was surprised by Sir Cliff Richard who sent her a video message. Source link

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking. Source link