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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Ex-Agent's Crucial Airport Safety Tip for Holiday Pick-Ups
A former Secret Service agent warns of a common security risk at airport car parks this festive season. Discover his essential safety advice for anyone collecting loved ones.
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.
Badenoch: No Hope, No Fight for UK Youth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
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.
Charities warn of 3 million volunteer shortfall after Christmas
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
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.
Ancient Treasures Found During Rome Metro Construction
Two new Rome metro stations, set to open in 2025, have become museums showcasing archaeological finds from their construction. Discover the history unearthed beneath the city.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
UK's busiest and quietest railway stations revealed
London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station for the third year, while a Nottinghamshire halt saw just 68 passengers. Discover the full list of top and bottom 10 stations here.
Liverpool Street is UK's busiest station, ORR data shows
New ORR data reveals London Liverpool Street as the UK's busiest railway station with 98 million passengers. Discover the surprising least-used station and key transport trends. Read the full report.
UK's busiest and quietest railway stations revealed
New data reveals London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station with 98 million passengers, while Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire had just 68. Explore the full list of passenger numbers and trends.
Liverpool Street is UK's busiest station, Elton & Orston quietest
New ORR data reveals London Liverpool Street is Britain's busiest railway station with 98 million passengers, while Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire saw just 68 entries and exits. Discover the full rankings and trends.
UK's Busiest and Quietest Railway Stations Revealed
London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station with 98m passengers, while Elton & Orston had just 68. Discover the full rankings and travel trends for 2024/25.
Melbourne's £11bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has officially opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail link. Discover how this £11bn project aims to reshape the city's future.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Exeter Named UK's Best Motorway Services
Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.
New 'default yes' planning rule for station homes
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
Reed's 'default yes' for homes near stations
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces a 'default yes' for developments near transport hubs to boost UK housebuilding. Will this plan deliver 1.5 million homes?
Labour's Plan for Multi-Day Voting in UK Elections
Labour plans to modernise UK elections with multi-day in-person voting and polling stations in schools. Discover how these reforms could change the way Britain votes.
Contactless travel expands to 50 UK stations & airports
Major boost for UK rail passengers as contactless pay-as-you-go expands to Stansted, Southend airports and 50 more stations from December 14. Tap and travel!
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
World's Most Beautiful Railway Stations 2025 Revealed
Discover the architectural marvels and breathtaking designs that have been crowned the world's most beautiful railway stations in the prestigious 2025 rankings.
Airport Security for UK Trains After Manchester Stabbing
Major security overhaul planned for Britain's railways as Transport Secretary announces new screening measures following Manchester Victoria station stabbing incident.
Metal detectors at Cambs stations after stabbings
Enhanced security measures including walk-through metal detectors are being implemented at railway stations across Cambridgeshire after multiple knife crime incidents, sparking debate over public safety versus civil liberties.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
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