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Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

Evening Standard

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy

Mr Lammy said a deal to enable the ‘rebuilding of Gaza with Israel safe and secure’ will allow the region to ‘move forward in an atmosphere of peace’.

Evening Standard

Second man denies helping Daniel Khalife escape prison

Adeel Khan, 30, from Waltham Forest, east London, is accused of helping Khalife after he escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023.

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Cold snap continues as temperatures set to drop during coming days

Weather warnings for ice are in place across parts of the UK until Friday morning.

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Ministers looking at ‘pipeline of schemes’ to run HS2 north of Birmingham

MPs heard the Conservatives ‘mothballed’ part of the scheme after scrapping plans to build a high-speed line between Birmingham and Manchester.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn

Exclusive: Former Labour leader hits out, accusing prime minister of ‘broken pledges’ on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel and ‘selling off’ the health service

The Independent UK

Thomas Partey urges Arsenal to quickly move on from frustrating Brighton draw

The Gunners’ Premier League title challenge was dented at the Amex Stadium.

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Mikel Arteta bemoans ‘disappointing’ penalty decision as Arsenal held by Brighton

Seagulls striker Joao Pedro equalised from the spot in the second half at the Amex Stadium.

The Independent UK

Joao Pedro dents Arsenal title hopes as Brighton earn a point

New England manager Thomas Tuchel was among those in attendance.

The Independent UK

Ice warning for parts of UK as temperatures drop following floods

The warning indicates there could be some difficult travel conditions across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales stretching down to the Midlands.

Evening Standard

Major incident declared as flooding hits parts of UK following heavy rainfall

Some parts of the North West saw almost a month’s worth of rain within 48 hours.

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Revellers brave wind, rain and grey skies to watch New Year’s Day Parade

Brass bands, bagpipers, cheerleaders and DJs brought the entertainment to London’s streets despite the grey skies.

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In Pictures: Parades and sea dips go ahead at the start of a new year

Despite unfavourable weather, many braved the elements and the sea to mark the arrival of 2025.

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HS2 in ‘very serious situation’ and needs 'fundamental reset', boss warns

Warning issued as HS2 Ltd publishes update outlining progress in building 140-mile line between London and West Midlands

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HS2 boss issues stark warning for 2025

More than 31,000 people are employed on the programme

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In Pictures: Sunak, Starmer and stunts during the 2024 general election campaign

Party leaders travelled the length and breadth of the UK as they tried to win votes at the general election.

The Independent UK

The royal family’s ‘brutal’ 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

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The royal family’s 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

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Packham resigns as RSPCA president after animal cruelty claims at approved farms

Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has also resigned as vice president of the animal welfare organisation.

The Independent UK

Government still does not know how much HS2 will cost, MPs told

The new chief executive of HS2 declined to apologise for the project building a £100 million bat ‘shed’.

Evening Standard

HS2 costs could hit £66bn, progress report says

This is up from the last estimate for phase one – £49 to £57 billion – from November 2023.

The Independent UK

Lucy Letby’s lawyers seek fresh appeal after saying expert witness ‘changed his mind’ over deaths

Lucy Letby’s barrister Mark McDonald said he will take the ‘exceptional, but necessary, decision’ to apply to reopen her case

The Independent UK

Government has ‘dragged its feet’ on tackling antisemitism, campaigners claim

More than 30,000 people marched on the issue through central London, the Campaign Against Antisemitism said.

Evening Standard

Mother of sole British hostage in Gaza ‘wants solutions not sympathy’

Mandy Damari spoke of her daughter Emily, and the ordeal she is facing, at a press conference in London on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, said it was ‘absolutely amazing’ to be made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

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