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14 December 2025, in sixty words

Every story that mattered that day, each explained in a sixty-word brief.

Sunday, 14 December 2025 · 7 stories

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General · 18:11 Tories promise to end 2030 petrol car ban

The Conservative party, led by Kemi Badenoch, plans to remove the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales if elected.

General · 18:11 140-Year-Old Spey Viaduct Collapses Into River in Scotland Sparking Safety Investigation

The historic Spey Viaduct in Garmouth, Moray, partially collapsed into the River Spey on Sunday morning, with sections of the 140-year-old structure plummeting into the fast-flowing waters.

Politics · 18:08 Gwynne Refuses to Stand Down as Labour Allies Push for Burnham Comeback

Suspended Labour MP Andrew Gwynne has publicly stated he will not vacate his Gorton and Denton seat to make way for Andy Burnham's Westminster return.

World · 15:27 Sydney Hanukkah attack kills 12. Gunman identified

A terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 12 people dead and 29 injured on Sunday evening.

General · 08:19 Fatal Garden Explosion Claims Two Lives in Welsh Village House Fire

Two people died in a house fire in Nelson, Caerphilly, south Wales on Friday evening after reports of an explosion in their garden.

General · 08:14 City & Guilds Implements £22m Cost-Cutting Drive Following Greek Takeover, Workforce Reductions Begin

The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is reducing its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting initiative after being acquired by Greek certification firm PeopleCert in October 2025.

General · 08:10 UK police to get specialist sex offence teams

By 2029, all police services in England and Wales will feature specialist units for investigating rape and sexual offences, according to an announcement from Home Secretary Mahmood.