The 'canceling instinct' reached unprecedented levels in 2025, targeting individuals, ideologies, and government programs. Explore the key figures and events that defined this turbulent year.
Actor and playwright Kenny Boyle is named Scotland's most influential TikTok creator for 2025, celebrating Scottish culture and folklore with a 24.77% engagement rate.
Ricky Gervais claims comedians face no backlash for mocking the working class. He reflects on past controversies and his new Netflix stand-up special, Mortality. Read his full interview insights.
A British man living in America cautions UK tourists about the pervasive tipping culture, calling it a major culture shock. Learn what to expect and how to navigate it.
Despite funding cuts and industry crises, British music, TV, and film dominated the global zeitgeist in 2025. Can this creative renaissance be sustained?
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
From Taylor Swift's engagement to Beyoncé's historic Grammy and the baffling viral phrase '6-7', we recap the defining pop culture moments of 2025. Dive into the year's biggest stories.
A groom-to-be confesses he slept with someone else in Ibiza and has doubts about his July wedding. Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises him to call it off. Read her exclusive advice.
New research reveals 43% of UK adults don't fully understand TV licence rules. Find out if you're paying unnecessarily and how to claim a refund.
The launch of Bari Weiss's 'Things That Matter' debate series in London has ignited a fierce controversy over free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of public discourse in the UK. Explore the clash of ideas.
X Factor winner Leona Lewis forced to cancel performance at the last minute after revealing health struggles. Read the star's full apology to fans.
Comedian Ricky Gervais insists he will never be cancelled, calling free speech the 'most important human right'. His new Netflix special, 'Mortality', lands December 30. Listen to the full interview on Capital Breakfast.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
From Beyoncé's historic Grammy to a rogue Louvre heist and TikTok's brief ban, we revisit the 13 pop culture events that defined a chaotic 2025. Share your favourite in the comments.
From Katy Perry's space trip to the Labubu doll craze, we revisit the 14 pop culture moments that defined 2025 and sent social media into meltdown. Explore the year's biggest stories.
Julia Roberts shares a natural selfie promoting a friend's book, while her recent interview with Sean Penn delves into cancel culture and her new film 'After The Hunt'. Discover more.
As 2025's best-of lists flood in, we escape the new release deluge to celebrate forgotten classics in film, TV, music, books and retro gaming. Discover the timeless gems that defined our year.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
An NHS doctor urges patients to cancel unneeded GP slots, freeing up millions of wasted appointments annually. Learn how this simple act can ease NHS pressures.
Young Brits waste hundreds on unused subscriptions. Our guide shows how to cancel services and save money for Christmas and beyond. Start your financial purge today!
A new poll reveals 40% of information Brits consume daily comes from the US, with Trump more recognised than King Charles. Discover the full impact of American culture.
Comedian Russell Kane challenges cancel culture claims, stating no comedian has been cancelled for jokes alone. The award-winning comic also reveals his wellness pillars and quiz show ambitions.
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting one-sided celebrity relationships. Discover what this means for modern fandom.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Discover the psychological impact.
From Kristen Bell to Taylor Swift, stars are rewriting crisis management rules by refusing to apologise for minor controversies. Discover why silence has become Hollywood's new power move.
Comedian Rob Schneider reveals how he defused a political confrontation with Robert De Niro through love, urging conservatives to combat cancel culture with compassion.
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence makes rare comments about cancel culture while stepping out in New York City, sharing her candid perspective on modern society's 'cruel' tendencies.
A prominent writer faces career backlash after racism accusations from fellow author, sparking intense debate about cancel culture and online accountability in literary circles.