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.
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
Parents urged to stop using Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold at Matalan immediately due to serious microbiological and choking hazards. Check your home now.
Matalan urgently recalls seven baby clothing items due to faulty poppers with rough edges that pose a risk of cuts and scrapes to infants. Check product codes and return for a full refund.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Millions of UK motorists are struggling with dangerously bright headlights, prompting calls for government action and new safety standards to prevent glare-related accidents on British roads.
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
UK's largest food assurance programme under fire from Advertising Standards Authority for misleading environmental messaging to supermarket shoppers
A British family's dream holiday turned into a terrifying ordeal when a glass shower door exploded without warning at their Egyptian hotel, leaving them with shocking injuries and psychological trauma.
Terrifying safety breach sees multiple clothing items pulled from Amazon after failing UK fire resistance tests, posing severe burn risks to consumers.
A major product recall has been issued for Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges sold in the UK. The appliances pose a serious fire hazard due to faulty compressors. Here's how to check if you're affected and what to do.
Shoppers across the UK are being urged to check their freezers immediately as Trader Joe's recalls its Fully Cooked Pizza with Pepperoni over potential metal fragment contamination. The Food Standards Agency has issued a critical 'do not eat' alert.
Trading Standards issues an urgent safety warning after over 230 Labubu toy sets are seized for failing crucial safety tests, posing a serious risk to children across the UK.
Parents in Sutton are being alerted about a dangerous batch of fake 'Labubu' dolls discovered in local shops, posing a serious choking risk to young children due to easily detachable parts.
Parents issued critical safety notice as UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards recalls infant sleeping bags over immediate suffocation and entanglement hazards. Essential guidance for child safety.
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MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne denied permission to use a larger parliamentary office, reigniting debate over MPs' working conditions and resources.
Experts warn against purchasing low-cost e-bike batteries as they may not meet UK safety standards, increasing the risk of dangerous fires. Learn how to identify safe products and protect your home.
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