The chief medical officer – who became a household name during the pandemic – is the latest figure to take to the stand in the official inquiry into how the UK handled the virus outbreak. https://news.sky.com/story/professor-sir-chris-whitty-to-give-evidence-to-covid-inquiry-today-13012378
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McDonald’s fans say ‘Christmas is ruined’ after festive staple is ditched from the menu
The fast food chain changes up its menu every six weeks or so, and the festive menu is one of the most eagerly awaited launches of the year. This year’s offerings includes some mouth-watering new additions to the range, including the Big & Cheesy burger and Chicken Big Mac. https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/mcdonalds-fans-say-christmas-ruined-31481122
‘Juggernaut’ Earthquake Rattles Cornwall
An earthquake has struck Cornwall – with one resident describing the impact as feeling “like a juggernaut had hit the house”. https://news.sky.com/story/cornwall-2-7-magnitude-earthquake-felt-like-a-juggernaut-had-hit-the-house-13011959
£300 a year even if you use NO gas or electricity. Only one way to escape standing charge
The standing charge covers the cost of providing and maintaining the wires, pipes and cables that deliver power to your door, including the energy company’s staff and buildings. https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1836684/energy-bills-gas-electricity-standing-charge-suppliers-tariffs
What going cold turkey really feels like – and five ways to quit booze safely
To prepare himself for his appearance in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, politician Nigel Farage pledged to go teetotal in the week running up to the jungle. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/alcohol/how-to-manage-alcohol-withdrawal-gp/