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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 31.12.2024.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.12.2024 โข The Day Storm Silenced Northern Bells
โจAs the nation prepared for New Year celebrations, severe weather forced cancellations across Scotland and Northern England, while London's celebrations remained uncertain until late confirmation. The morning began with Edinburgh's Hogmanay cancellation, expanding to multiple cities by afternoon.
The investigation of South Korea's Jeju Air crash continued, with the airline's CEO addressing safety protocols and pre-flight checks. Wayne Rooney's dismissal as Plymouth manager marked a significant development in football management.
The New Year Honours list dominated early coverage, with Stephen Fry and Gareth Southgate receiving knighthoods, while Sadiq Khan's knighthood sparked political discourse. By evening, attention shifted to global celebrations, as Sydney and Asian capitals welcomed 2025.
BBC Radio 2 veteran Johnnie Walker's death at 79 emerged in late afternoon, while reports of a ยฃ10.4 million London jewellery heist circulated throughout the day.
The investigation of South Korea's Jeju Air crash continued, with the airline's CEO addressing safety protocols and pre-flight checks. Wayne Rooney's dismissal as Plymouth manager marked a significant development in football management.
The New Year Honours list dominated early coverage, with Stephen Fry and Gareth Southgate receiving knighthoods, while Sadiq Khan's knighthood sparked political discourse. By evening, attention shifted to global celebrations, as Sydney and Asian capitals welcomed 2025.
BBC Radio 2 veteran Johnnie Walker's death at 79 emerged in late afternoon, while reports of a ยฃ10.4 million London jewellery heist circulated throughout the day.
31.12.2024
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00:08โขHonours Rain on Fry's Parade
โจThe newspapers extensively cover the New Year Honours list announcements, with Stephen Fry receiving knighthood for charity work (Daily Mail, Jewish Chronicle), and London Mayor Sadiq Khan being knighted (Independent, Evening Standard). In parallel coverage, a Chinese state-sponsored hack of the US Treasury is reported as a "major incident" (BBC), while debates emerge about public sector pension reforms (Times).
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01:03
The Guardian
Jimmy Carter to be honored at Washington funeral and laid to rest in Georgia
01:03
02:15
The Guardian
Chinese hackers breach US treasury network, gain access to some files
02:15
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05:27
The Guardian
Killed women count: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024
05:27
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The Spectator
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07:19
DIVORCE WAR | Showbiz
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DIVORCE WAR | Showbiz
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07:59
BBC
Investigators inspect black boxes of deadly Jeju Air plane crash
The cockpit voice recorder and the box that records flight data could prove instrumental in their search for answers.
07:59
08:07
BBC
Jeju Air to hold press conference as investigators begin inspecting black boxes from deadly crash
The cockpit voice recorder and the box that records flight data could prove instrumental in their search for answers.
08:07
08:07
The Guardian
South Korea plane crash investigations intensify as questions raised over airport embankment
08:07
08:15
BBC
Jeju Air holds press conference as inspection of black boxes from deadly crash begins
The cockpit voice recorder and the box that records flight data could prove instrumental in their search for answers.
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08:23
08:25โขBlack Boxes Break Muan's Silence
โจThe newspapers focus on two main stories: the investigation of the Jeju Air crash in South Korea, with examination of black boxes beginning and questions about airport infrastructure (BBC, Guardian), and the New Year Honours list announcements, featuring knighthoods for Gareth Southgate and Stephen Fry (Mirror, Jewish Chronicle). Weather concerns have forced cancellation of some UK New Year's Eve celebrations (Sky News).
08:31
BBC
Jeju Air will 'strengthen' safety measures as CEO pledges to 'repair trust' after deadly crash
Jeju Air CEO Kim Yi-bae says the airline will reduce its winter air traffic by between 10-15%.
08:31
08:39
BBC
Jeju Air chief pledges to 'repair trust' after deadly South Korea plane crash
The airline's CEO says it will strengthen safety measures after a crash involving one of its planes killed 179 people.
08:39
08:47
The Jewish Chronicle
Shul comes up trumps amid cascade of New Year honours for British Jews
08:47
08:47
New Statesman
Carterโs Christian introspection has been twisted into the imperial self-regard now worn by Trump.
08:47
09:35
WAZZA GONE | Football
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WAZZA GONE | Football
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WAZZA GONE | Football
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10:15
BBC
No safety issues flagged in pre-flight checks, airline boss says after South Korea crash
CEO Kim Yi-bae says the airline will reduce winter traffic by between 10-15%, but stresses this is not an admission that it was running too many planes.
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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11:03
11:03
Greg Lukianoff on the UKโs authoritarian experiment in policing online speech.
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11:22โขStorm Silences New Year's Eve
โจThe newspapers report extensively on New Year's Eve celebrations being affected by severe weather conditions across the UK, with multiple displays being cancelled (Independent, Sky News, Evening Standard). Wayne Rooney's sacking as Plymouth manager after poor performance receives significant coverage (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun). A South Korean airline crash investigation continues, with the CEO addressing safety checks and winter traffic reduction plans (BBC, Guardian).
11:27
Londonโs leftist mayor, Sadiq Khan, will be honoured with a knighthood despite his limited accomplishments and failure to tackle crime.
11:27
11:35
Channel 4
Channel 4 News reflects on a record-breaking year bringing award-winning coverage to a growing, global audience.
11:35
11:43
The Jewish Chronicle
Jewish community calls on โintimidatedโ police to change route of rally that is shutting down life at London shuls
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Novara Media
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12:15
Jeju Air says the plane that crashed in South Korea killing 179 people had passed a pre-flight inspection.
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UK | Sara Odeen-Isbister
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12:23
Author Kazuo Ishiguro, Sarah Lancashire, Sadiq Khan and sub-postmasters also in line for awards from the King
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12:31
NEW YEAR'S FEARS | UK News
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12:55
The Jewish Chronicle
Jewish community calls on โintimidatedโ police to change route of rally that is shutting down life at London shuls
12:55
13:03
NEW YEAR'S FEARS | UK News
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13:11
The Guardian
New Yearโs Eve celebrations: Sydney welcomes 2025 with spectacular fireworks display
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13:11
Five years ago, the Chinese authorities staged the deadliest cover-up in history.
13:11
13:13โขStorm Silences Big Ben's Bells
โจThe newspapers report extensively on New Year's Eve celebrations, with multiple UK cities canceling fireworks due to severe weather (Independent, Sun, Evening Standard), while Sydney welcomes 2025 (Guardian, Mirror). The New Year's Honours list features knighthoods for Sadiq Khan, Gareth Southgate, and Stephen Fry (Times, Breitbart, Spectator), sparking political debate around Khan's appointment. New details emerge about the South Korean air crash, with Jeju Air confirming pre-flight checks found no issues (BBC).
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13:35
Incidents in Syria and Afghanistan under investigation, MoD confirms after trying to keep figures secret
13:35
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15:03
Multicultural Europe with history of extreme New Yearโs Eve violence including the harrowing Cologne mass sex attacks prepares for violence.
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UK | Sara Odeen-Isbister
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UK | Sara Odeen-Isbister
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PARTY STARTED | UK News
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ULTIMATE PARTY | UK News
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16:39
The Guardian
New Yearโs Eve: celebrations across the globe as world welcomes in 2025
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The Sun
ICON GONE | Showbiz
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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17:03
Breitbart UK
Speaking from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace and ancestral home of British wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill, Nigel Farage acknowledged that the United Kingdom is facing many struggles, many of which self-imposed by both Westminster establishment parties, but also stressed that there signs of optimism heading into the new year.
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17:05โขStorms Silence London's New Year
โจThe newspapers report on widespread New Year's Eve celebration disruptions across the UK due to severe weather, with multiple events being cancelled (Sky News, Independent). Breaking news includes the death of BBC Radio 2 veteran Johnnie Walker at 79 (Mirror, Sun). In parallel coverage, nine special forces troops face potential war crimes prosecution for incidents in Syria and Afghanistan (Times), while a major jewellery heist in London, valued at ยฃ10.4 million, makes headlines (Metro).
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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17:51
From New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur, parts of the world have already been welcoming in the new year with sumptuous firework displays and light shows. But not Scotland, where bad weather has forced outdoor events in Edinburgh to be cancelled. The organisers of Londonโs fireworks say the show will go on.
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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THE fight forย Palestinian justiceย is critical in theย โdangerous and unstableโ coming year,ย the government was warned today as campaigners announced
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Recruiting 6,500 teachers will cost ยฃ5 billion a year, while VAT policy will raise ยฃ1.8 billion
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PARTY STARTS | UK News
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20:55
Celebrations are being held as countries welcome in the new year.
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22:15
Celebrations are being held as countries welcome in the new year.
22:15
22:17โขStorm Forces Scotland Silent While London Sparkles
โจThe newspapers report extensively on New Year celebrations and disruptions across the UK. While London's fireworks are confirmed to proceed (Evening Standard, Sky News), multiple events in Scotland have been cancelled due to severe weather (Channel 4, Independent). International celebrations are highlighted, particularly Dubai's display (BBC, Sun). A significant disturbance occurred on an EasyJet flight requiring emergency landing (Daily Mail), while three people were seriously injured in a gas explosion (Metro).
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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22:39
PM acknowledges downbeat mood across the country
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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PARTY STARTS | UK News
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Sky News
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