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Boxing Day hunts go ahead despite Covid and calls for ban
“Allowing hunts to go ahead on public and Government-owned land is completely irresponsible, regardless of whether those taking part are the Prime Minister’s mates."
McDonald’s is targeting poor kids living in developing countries, according to new research
"By targeting certain subsets through child-targeted ads and price promotions, McDonald’s’ social media ads may exacerbate healthcare issues in the most vulnerable countries in the world."
MeghanMarkleWon trends after Mail On Sunday prints front-page apology – reactions
"The Mos wanted to hide it by publishing it on Boxing Day," tweeted one person, but social media ensured the story was covered.
Owners of biggest UK trawler say it may have to be sold after Norway deal
The government encouraged fishermen to back Brexit and then sold fishermen down the road, first mate Charlie Waddy has said.
Thames Water criticised after sewage release leads to cancelled Boxing Day swim
"Lovely Christmas gift from Thames Water: they’ve dumped raw sewage in the river overnight so Boxing Day swim is off. Thanks."
Polar bears having to ‘scavenge on abandoned whale carcasses’ because hunting grounds are ‘melting into sea’
“If we want to preserve the habitat of these amazing mammals, then we need to focus on the root of the problem, which is slowing global climate change.”
Nearly 16,000 children to be exposed to domestic abuse over Xmas
"Beyond the immediate risks to their health and wellbeing, growing up facing a range of persistent adversities can have a huge, negative impact on a young person’s future. "
200,000 children could be made homeless this winter, charity warns
“The children are scared because they know after Christmas we’re going to have to be out."
Brexit still a ‘lose, lose’ situation a year on from deal, says Barnier
Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier said he remembered the unity of 27 remaining members, as the UK’s exit was agreed.