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‘Squeaky bum time’ as Britain’s new rail timetable goes live this weekend

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

More trains, faster journeys and better reliability promised – but spectre of great timetable fiasco of 2018 looms large

Billions of pounds of investment, years of engineering works – and now, the moment of truth. On 14 December a revamped railway timetable goes live across Britain, with the biggest fanfare and radical changes for the east coast mainline, where passengers are promised more train services, faster journeys and a new era of reliability.

But the spectre of a previous, disastrous timetable change from May 2018 still looms over the railway. So will Sunday’s revamp be a great gift for passengers that the industry expects – or usher in a bleak midwinter ahead?

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Step up: what to wear to a ‘no-shoes’ house

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Mismatched or holey socks won’t cut it if your host asks you to leave your footwear at the door this party season

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Step up: what to wear to a ‘no-shoes’ house

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Mismatched or holey socks won’t cut it if your host asks you to leave your footwear at the door this party season

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‘Squeaky bum time’ as Britain’s new rail timetable goes live this weekend

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

More trains, faster journeys and better reliability promised – but spectre of great timetable fiasco of 2018 looms large

Billions of pounds of investment, years of engineering works – and now, the moment of truth. On 14 December a revamped railway timetable goes live across Britain, with the biggest fanfare and radical changes for the east coast mainline, where passengers are promised more train services, faster journeys and a new era of reliability.

But the spectre of a previous, disastrous timetable change from May 2018 still looms over the railway. So will Sunday’s revamp be a great gift for passengers that the industry expects – or usher in a bleak midwinter ahead?

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Step up: what to wear to a ‘no-shoes’ house

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Mismatched or holey socks won’t cut it if your host asks you to leave your footwear at the door this party season

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‘Squeaky bum time’ as Britain’s new rail timetable goes live this weekend

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

More trains, faster journeys and better reliability promised – but spectre of great timetable fiasco of 2018 looms large

Billions of pounds of investment, years of engineering works – and now, the moment of truth. On 14 December a revamped railway timetable goes live across Britain, with the biggest fanfare and radical changes for the east coast mainline, where passengers are promised more train services, faster journeys and a new era of reliability.

But the spectre of a previous, disastrous timetable change from May 2018 still looms over the railway. So will Sunday’s revamp be a great gift for passengers that the industry expects – or usher in a bleak midwinter ahead?

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Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk

The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.

The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023.

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Guardian charity appeal donations top £200,000 before annual telethon

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday

Donate to our charity appeal here

The first week of the Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £200,000 for grassroots charities doing inspiring work to bring divided communities together, promoting tolerance and positive change, and opposing racism and hate.

The milestone was reached before the annual fundraising telethon on Saturday. Journalists preparing to take donations over the phone include Polly Toynbee, John Crace, Jonathan Liew, Patrick Wintour and Simon Hattenstone.

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Guardian charity appeal donations top £200,000 before annual telethon

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 12 December 2025

Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday

Donate to our charity appeal here

The first week of the Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £200,000 for grassroots charities doing inspiring work to bring divided communities together, promoting tolerance and positive change, and opposing racism and hate.

The milestone was reached before the annual fundraising telethon on Saturday. Journalists preparing to take donations over the phone include Polly Toynbee, John Crace, Jonathan Liew, Patrick Wintour and Simon Hattenstone.