Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle United (4-2 on pens): Hosts into semi-finals with penalty win
Kieran Trippier and Matt Ritchie fail to score as Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the EFL Cup. Source: BBC News
Urawa Red Diamonds 0-3 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side cruise into Club World Cup final
Manchester City restricted Urawa Red Diamonds to just two shots while having 25 themselves Manchester City swept past Urawa Red Diamonds to set up a meeting with South American champions Fluminense in the final of the Club World Cup on Friday. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated throughout and went ahead when Urawa defender Marius Hoibraten turned […]
Wales budget: Pubs and shops face tax hike to prop up NHS
Pubs and shops face tax rises as Welsh Labour ministers send more cash to the health service. Source: BBC News
Scottish Budget: Higher earners to pay more income tax
People earning more than £75,000 will pay more tax as part of efforts to plug a £1.5bn funding shortfall. Source: BBC News
Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes. Source: BBC News
Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed
Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch added the guidance made clear “schools do not have to accept a child’s request to socially transition” – a term referring to when someone wants to change their name, pronoun, or clothing to reflect their gender identity. Source: BBC News
Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after domestic assault conviction
It is unclear whether Marvel will replace the star or write his character out of the films. Source: BBC News
Esther Rantzen says she's joined assisted dying clinic
The broadcaster tells the BBC she will consider assisted dying if her lung cancer treatment fails. Source: BBC News
How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know
Christmas and booze often go hand-in-hand, so how do you say no, no, no when the drinks start to flow? Source: BBC News
Earthquake kills more than 100 in north-west China
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck the remote province of Gansu around midnight local time on Monday. Source: BBC News









