A third of UK workplaces are planning to scale down their Christmas celebrations while just over a quarter say they won't be holding any celebrations at all.
OSCAR CAINER: Norse god, Loki, was the 13th guest at a feast where he tricked another god into killing Balder the god of joy. This, with other tales, has led to Friday the 13th being considered unluc…
JACK GAUGHAN: Man City's leadership group of players beat a hasty retreat out of the Allianz Stadium. Light on their feet as always; these players have always been able to sidestep the opposition.
When Kaylee Muthart put school on hold, she became hooked on meth. Just before entering rehab, a large dose triggered religious hallucinations, leading her to tear out her own eyes as a sacrifice.
Police have launched an urgent hunt for two teenage boys who have been missing for over 24 hours. Mckenzie, 13, and Tyler, 12, are believed to be together, despite being last seen 10 miles apart.
The head of the Public and Commercial Services Union said the announcement of 400 voluntary redundancies in the Cabinet Office, from its staff was 'extremely disappointing'.
ROBERT HARDMAN: And clearly that will be a guiding principle for the national memorial to Elizabeth II - judging by yesterday's announcement of the two-stage competition to create it.