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Some of Saturday’s papers lead with growing tensions between Westminster and regional governments over coronavirus restrictions. The Guardian says Boris Johnson has attempted to “strongarm” leaders in Greater Manchester into accepting restrictions without providing additional money to businesses. It comes after the PM held a Downing Street press conference during which he reiterated his threat to impose tier three lockdown – the highest one – if an agreement cannot be reached soon. Mr Johnson has dismissed suggestions of a national “circuit break” – apparently at odds with his chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance.

Guardian Front Page 28th of December 2024

A recent investigation reveals that over 1.5 million children in the UK are attending schools in serious disrepair due to years of neglect in infrastructure investment, prompting urgent calls for the government to address the hazardous conditions threatening student safety and learning environments.

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Guardian Front Page 27th of December 2024

The NHS is facing significant challenges and potential stagnation due to delays in implementing crucial reforms proposed by Wes Streeting, raising concerns about increasing wait times and service disruptions during a period of heightened demand.

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Guardian Front Page 26th of December 2024

Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed in the UK through online promotions and high street supermarkets, leading to concerns that pharmacies are flouting regulations regarding the marketing of prescription-only medications, with investigations revealing widespread use of loopholes to advertise these drugs, prompting action from the Advertising Standards Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure consumer protection.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of December 2024

Thames Water, a major utility company, allegedly diverted funds intended for environmental clean-up projects to pay executive bonuses, raising concerns about corporate governance and environmental responsibility amidst ongoing scrutiny over its operations.

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