An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos to chimpanzees from over 38 countries.
A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain's broken relationship with nature is harming both our environment and wellbeing, with urgent calls for action to restore our natural connection.
Discover how relocating just one mile away revealed surprising ecological discoveries and transformed a writer's relationship with the natural world in this captivating country diary.
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
Groundbreaking global study exposes which populations feel most disconnected from nature, with UK residents showing alarmingly low levels of environmental engagement.
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
A young wildlife enthusiast shares their enchanting encounter with the UK's extraordinary fungi kingdom, revealing how these bright and dull woodland wonders sparked a lifelong passion for nature.
This week's stunning wildlife photography showcase reveals nature's raw beauty and personality, from Scottish wildcats to curious seals and expressive big cats in their natural habitats.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Discover how autumn's fungal networks are creating nature's own underground kitchen, transforming fallen leaves into rich soil across Britain's woodlands.
Discover how Tristan Gooley's revolutionary guide teaches you to decode nature's subtle signals and reconnect with the environment's hidden rhythms in our modern world.
Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.
Discover how The Guardian's Young Country Diary competition is nurturing Britain's future nature writers and environmental champions through heartfelt wildlife observations