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1. Rege-Jean Page says new Tuscany-set romance film ‘little bit’ like Roman Holiday

   Audrey Hepburn won an Oscar for her role in the 1953 rom-com.

2. Who Nigeria will face after World Cup play-off final defeat as next opponents revealed

   Super Eagles will be back in Morocco next month following their World Cup disappointment

3. Cold weather warning in force with snow and ice ahead

   The UK recorded its coldest night since March on Saturday.

4. Home Secretary plans visa bans for three countries amid asylum system overhaul

   Shabana Mahmood is set to rewrite how Britain grants refuge to those fleeing conflict and upheaval with a statement in the House of Commons on Monday.

5. Popeyes plans more UK restaurants as it reaches 100 sites

   The US-founded chain launched in the UK in 2021 but has rapidly grown on the back of soaring consumer demand for fried chicken.

6. Average price tag on a home fell by £6,589 in November – Rightmove

   Speculation about the contents of the Budget is fuelling uncertainty across much of the market, particularly at the upper end, Rightmove said.

7. Princess Beatrice tells podcast premature birth can be ‘incredibly lonely’

   The princess’s own daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, was born several weeks premature on January 22.

8. Consumers set to eat fresh British-grown strawberries at Christmas

   The Summer Berry Company is now growing British strawberries at a commercial scale all year round.

9. Areas of UK where Christmas shoppers expect to spend most and least revealed

   The average festive shopper expects to spend £377.98 in the weeks ahead, which is around £32.63 or 9% more than last year, MyVoucherCodes said.

10. Airport rail passengers will no longer be fined for trying to pay by contactless

    Stansted airport’s railway station will be one of 50 across South East England to accept contactless payments from December 14.