Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
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.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
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.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
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 Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
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?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
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.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
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.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
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.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
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 Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
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.
New UK workers' rights on sick pay, zero-hours pass into law
Labour's flagship employment rights bill has passed, introducing major reforms on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave from 2026. Unions hail a 'generational shift'.
Get 63 Days Off in 2026 Using Only 28 Days Leave
UK workers can secure 63 days off in 2026 using clever 'holiday stacking'. Our guide reveals the exact dates to book for maximum time off. Plan your year now!
Australian Unions Push for 5 Weeks Annual Leave in NES Review
The Albanese government launches an inquiry into national employment standards, with unions demanding an extra week of annual leave and updated redundancy rules. Could Australia follow Europe's lead?
Dozens of FEMA Workers Placed on Leave by Trump Administration
The Trump administration has placed over 40 FEMA employees on administrative leave, raising concerns over politicisation of the disaster agency. Read the full investigation.
Gen Z Stress Costs 26 Million Workdays Annually
A new study finds young Australian employees are taking millions of days off for stress, raising alarm for employers. Experts cite social media and a lack of work ethic as key factors.
Tim Robinson's 'The Chair Company' - HBO's Bizarre New Hit
Comedian Tim Robinson brings his uniquely bizarre style to HBO with 'The Chair Company', a conspiracy series now streaming on Sky and NOW. Discover why critics hail him as a singular force in modern comedy.
2026 Leave Guide: Maximise Holidays with 8 Days
Discover clever 2026 annual leave strategies for England and Wales. Use bank holidays to get 16-day breaks for minimal leave. Plan your ultimate travel year now.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Migrant carer's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
Sara Cox on motherhood guilt after charity marathon
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox opens up about the guilt of being a working mother and her epic 135-mile Children in Need challenge that raised over £11 million.
Carer cancels benefits over UK immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her story.
2026 holiday trick: Get 58 days off from 28 days leave
Strategic planning for the 2026 bank holidays could secure you 58 days off work using just 28 days of annual leave. Discover the dates you need to book for maximum time off.
Leave It To Beaver star John Eimen dies aged 76
Hollywood veteran John Eimen, best known as a child star in Leave It To Beaver, has died at 76 following a prostate cancer battle. Read the full tribute to his life and career.
Mutya Buena: Forced Back to Work Two Weeks After Birth
Sugababes star Mutya Buena opens up about mental health struggles and being forced back to work just two weeks after giving birth. Read her shocking revelations about the music industry's treatment of new mothers.
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