King Charles III's New Year Honours list recognises 1,150 Britons, from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor, for exceptional contributions to UK public life.
King Charles III's New Year Honours list celebrates stars and sports heroes. Idris Elba is knighted, Torvill & Dean become Dame and Sir, and England's Lionesses and Red Roses are honoured. Read the full list.
Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his anti-knife crime work. Torvill, Dean, and England's Lionesses are among the sporting stars recognised in the New Year Honours list. Discover the full list of recipients.
Sainsbury's chief executive Simon Roberts receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours list for services to retail. Discover the other business leaders recognised.
Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. The honour follows his BAFTA Fellowship and recognises his decades-long career and advocacy work.
Veteran actor Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter, is appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. Read about his career and tribute to his late wife.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Ditch the January pressure. Experts suggest starting your New Year's goals now with a 'dry run' to build confidence and resilience for lasting change in 2026.
Forget New Year's resolutions. Experts propose an 'old year's resolution' using practice runs and Benjamin Franklin's method to make lasting positive changes. Start now.
Financial experts reveal five actionable strategies for UK residents to build savings, pay off debt, and achieve their money goals in the new year. Start your journey today.
As 2026 approaches, health experts from The Associated Press advise ditching expensive trends for simple, proven habits. Learn what to focus on for lasting wellbeing.
As 2026 begins, health experts advise ditching expensive trends for simple, proven habits. Discover what to ignore and what to prioritise for lasting wellbeing.
Aldi confirms its opening times for the New Year period, with stores closing on January 1. Find out the key hours and get the latest on Specialbuys releases.
Aldi confirms its store opening hours for New Year 2026, with a one-day closure on January 1. Plan your shop and discover the latest on Specialbuys releases.
Fitness guru Joe Wicks reveals the challenges of raising four kids, battling ultra-processed foods, and his plans to get the nation moving in 2026. Read his candid interview.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
As 2026 approaches, experts in organisation, finance, fitness and history share unique strategies for navigating personal and societal change. Discover actionable tips for the new year.
The UKHSA warns of a dangerous cold snap starting New Year's Day 2026, with amber alerts for northern England. Temperatures could drop to -7°C, posing severe health risks. Check on vulnerable neighbours.
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with an amber cold health alert. Temperatures could plunge to -7°C, posing severe risks to vulnerable people. Check on neighbours and prepare for wintry hazards.
Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to be made a Dame and a Sir in the King's New Year Honours, recognising 50 years of service to figure skating. Read the full story.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with temperatures dropping below zero. Met Office warns of wintry hazards as cold air arrives. Get the full forecast.
Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to be honoured with a damehood and knighthood in the King's New Year Honours list, following a 50-year career.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
EastEnders teases a flash forward to New Year's Eve 2026 where Max Branning gets married, but the bride's identity is a secret even from the cast. Find out the explosive theories.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.