John Lewis, M&S and Asda compete for top Christmas ad Some said the ad, starring a Venus flytrap, was "scary", but others said it offered light relief. Source
The Papers: PM summons Met chief and Starmer fights for control An ultimatum to the head of London's police force and a row within Labour over Gaza lead the papers. Source
Channel deaths: Government orders inquiry into mass drowning A pregnant woman and three children were among at least 27 people who died when a boat sank in 2021. Source