UK New Year travel chaos: Rail, road & ferry warnings
Brits face major New Year travel chaos with widespread rail disruptions, road congestion peaks, and ferry cancellations. Here's all you need to know for your journey.
Brits face major New Year travel chaos with widespread rail disruptions, road congestion peaks, and ferry cancellations. Here's all you need to know for your journey.
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
A Daily Mail audit reveals 3,600 takeaways failed hygiene inspections. Use our interactive map to check your local food outlets and see the shocking state of Britain's worst-rated eateries.
Exclusive audit reveals 1,224 British pubs, bars and nightclubs failed food hygiene inspections, with major chains like BrewDog and Toby Carvery on the list. Check your local venue's rating now.
The NHS warns of festive food poisoning risks, detailing symptoms and home treatment. Learn crucial food safety steps to protect your family this Christmas.
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains push up festive food costs. Experts warn of future shortages and civil unrest risk within 50 years. Read the full analysis.
More than 100 upgraded mobile masts are bringing 4G to remote UK communities, helping families stay connected this Christmas. Check if your area is covered.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office says 2025 is likely to be the UK's warmest year ever, with an average temperature of 10.05C. Experts warn this is 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read more and discover what must be done.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
The UK faces up to 14cm of snow on New Year's Day, with northern England hardest hit. Only the south west of England and Wales are set to escape the major flurries. Read the full forecast.
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
All aboard! Discover six enchanting UK Christmas train journeys, from illuminated steam rides to Santa specials, for a magical festive day out. Book your tickets now.
Official analysis reveals the UK economy is £140bn smaller due to post-Brexit customs arrangements. Explore the full impact on trade and living standards.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, seeking a rescue deal for its 49 restaurants and 2,000 staff. Read the latest on the chain's future.
UK waters see highest octopus numbers since the 1950s, with over 230,000 caught in Cornwall. Experts predict more 'blooms' due to warming seas. Read the full report.
British gardeners report daffodils flowering in December, a month ahead of schedule. Experts link the premature blooms to climate change, with a Cambridge study confirming a worrying trend. Read more.
The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
A 2024 survey shows 50% of UK adults give stockings, spending £62 each. Discover why this Victorian tradition endures, even for those in their thirties.
Fresh weather maps reveal a 600-mile wall of snow is set to barrel into the UK from the east after Christmas, threatening a frosty start to 2026. Discover the full list of affected counties.
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
A Daily Mail investigation uncovers an Albanian-run network smuggling migrant fugitives to France for £2,500. The ringleader boasts of helping 50 criminals, including murderers, evade justice. Read the shocking exposé.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK sees its poll lead shrink amid scandals and scrutiny. Analysis suggests the party's surge may be deflating, drawing parallels with past political shooting stars. Read the full story.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks on 22 December, offering a final celestial show of 2025. Find out the best time and tips for spotting up to 10 meteors per hour in UK skies.
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
A 760-mile snowstorm is forecast to blast the UK from Cornwall to Scotland on January 3, bringing -9C lows and up to four inches of snow. Get the latest weather warnings and maps.
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as new business rates and NI hikes cripple pubs like Pudsey's Marsh Inn. Experts warn of 2,000 closures. Is Labour's economic stewardship failing? Read the full analysis.
Exclusive polling shows Labour's support collapsing, with the party now trailing Reform, Conservatives, and Greens. Discover the policies driving voters away and the battle for supremacy on the Right.