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1. Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer

   The prime minister says his "hugely talented" former deputy will one day return to government.

2. Man arrested after people sprayed with pepper spray at Heathrow

   Five people were taken to hospital after an argument between a group of people escalated, police say.

3. Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister

   Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

4. Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire

   Gardaí believe the fire was "deliberately started" and described it as a "reckless, callous and murderous attack" on a family home in Edenderry.

5. Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says

   A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.

6. England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes

   England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

7. King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card

   The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

8. Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display

   The Tower of London was partially closed to the public while the police investigated.

9. Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool

   Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

10. Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events

    The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.