Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
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.
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.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield completes his '7 in 7' ultramarathon challenge, raising over £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities in memory of Rob Burrow. Discover his incredible journey.
The Guardian launches its 2025 charity appeal, supporting five grassroots charities fighting social division and hate. Your donation can build community resilience.
Comedian Peter Kay opens up on failed Slimming World attempts and dramatic weight loss. Neighbours say he's become a recluse, but his tour is raising huge sums for cancer charities.
McDonald's UK enforces a strict no-tipping policy for its 120,000 staff, directing customer donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities instead. Discover the reasons behind the rule.
Over 100 dogs donned their best Christmas jumpers for a festive parade to Buckingham Palace, raising vital funds for dog rescue charities. Discover how you can help give a rescue dog a second chance.
Royal experts suggest Sarah Ferguson may move to the US after losing charity support over Prince Andrew's Epstein links. Could a tell-all interview be next?
Comedian Peter Kay announces final 2026 tour dates on The One Show, with all profits donated to 12 cancer charities. Tickets on sale November 30.
Comedian Peter Kay makes a rare TV appearance on The One Show, announcing the final leg of his 'Better Late Than Never' tour. All proceeds from the 2026 shows will be donated to a dozen cancer charities.
Comedian Peter Kay announces all profits from his final arena tour will support 12 cancer charities, including Children With Cancer UK and Teenage Cancer Trust. Get your tickets now.
Comedian Peter Kay candidly discusses his nerves on BBC Radio 2, revealing he wears a 'mask' on stage. He also announces his final tour extension, with all profits going to 12 cancer charities.
Comedian Peter Kay announces final extension of his record-breaking Better Late Than Never tour for 2026, with all profits supporting 12 vital cancer charities. Tickets on sale Sunday.
Comedian Peter Kay announces his final 2026 tour dates, pledging all profits to 12 cancer charities. Tickets on sale November 30. Support a great cause and see a comedy legend.
Comedian Peter Kay announces his 'Better Late Than Never' tour, pledging all profits to 12 UK cancer charities. Tickets on sale Sunday. Support a great cause.
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
Kirk Lippold, who commanded USS Cole during 2000 Al Qaeda attack, now exposes how $1.6bn in veteran donations fails to reach those in need. Learn how to donate effectively.
McDonald's teams with Mashd N Kutcher for 2025 McHappy Day anthem featuring voices of children from Ronald McDonald House. Support families in need this November 15.
Leading homelessness charity Crisis calls on Shelter to embrace direct housing provision after successful pilot. Could this transform Britain's approach to rough sleeping?
Struggling parents can find free Christmas gifts through charities and toy banks. Discover 9 ways to ease financial pressure and keep the magic alive for children.
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke unites with MPs and charities in urgent call for government to reinstate legally-binding child poverty targets as crisis deepens across Britain.