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• Incoming UK ambassador to US Mandelson called 'absolute moron' over Trump criticism

  The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.

• Prince and Princess of Wales to launch Sandringham mental health programme

  The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.

• UK braces for 'disruptive' weather as warnings issued

  Yellow warnings for wind are in place this weekend - despite Britons being told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas Day.

• 'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa

  When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.

• Trump aide's Mandelson jibe was clearly designed to stir things up - but why?

  This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "absolute moron".

• 'Utterly blessed': Roxy Horner announces engagement to Jack Whitehall

  Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.

• Recipe that might change how you do roasties forever – as best chefs in UK share Christmas dinner tips

  If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.

• The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship

  It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.

• The NHS trusts which have hiked hospital parking charges over two-year period

  A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.

• Sue Gray nominated for peerage

  Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage.