Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest Jellycat collection. Discover how her 1,021-strong haul brings her joy and fuels a viral social media following.
A shocking new podcast episode reveals the 'death plan' of a controversial group known as The Birth Keepers. Listen to the full investigation into their practices and the tragic consequences.
A 38-year-old man's quest for a family faces modern dating hurdles as fewer women want children. Explore the data and societal shifts behind declining birth rates.
A 38-year-old man's struggle to find a woman who shares his desire for children highlights a wider societal trend of declining birth rates and shifting priorities in the UK.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
A major demographic shift will see UK deaths exceed births from 2026, a first in a century. Coupled with falling migration, this could shrink the workforce and push taxes higher. Read the full analysis.
A leading think tank warns the UK could see more deaths than births from 2026, driven by low fertility. This demographic shift poses major challenges for public finances and services.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, says reintegration is impossible and he'd rather be back inside. Read his shocking story of life after prison.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's hottest and sunniest year since records began in 1884. Discover the climate change impact and regional hosepipe bans.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking festive period with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover the key drivers behind the discount supermarket's success. Read the full analysis.
A single mother in Texas stunned doctors by delivering a baby boy weighing 12lbs 10.5oz, nearly double the US average. Read the incredible story of baby Canyon's remarkable birth.
An investigation into the 'Birth Keepers' movement, a network of midwives and doulas building a controversial, lucrative empire around home births and maternal care. Explore the ethical debates and personal stories.
An investigation into the controversial 'Birth Keepers' network, its rapid expansion across the UK, and the fierce debate it sparks about modern maternity care. Listen to the full podcast episode.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
A world-record giant redwood Christmas tree at Northumberland's Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to turn visitors away. Plan your visit with our guide.
A new podcast investigates the 'Birth Keepers', a growing movement of unregulated birth workers in the UK. Explore the risks, the motivations, and the complex debate around autonomous childbirth.
New analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced more tax rises than any other in 60 years, adding £75.1bn a year to the UK tax burden. Read the full details.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Sir Elton John celebrates as his festive classic 'Step Into Christmas' achieves platinum status in the US and 4x platinum in the UK, over 50 years after its release. Read the heartwarming story.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
The Met Office declares 2025 'extraordinary' as it heads for a record annual temperature, underscoring the urgent climate crisis. Discover the data and what it means for the UK's net zero future.
The Met Office warns 2025 is likely to surpass 2022 as the UK's warmest year, citing 'extraordinary' climate changes. Discover the data and expert analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.