Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
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Jupiter's Close Approach: See Giant Planet & Moons
Jupiter reaches its closest point to Earth this week, shining brightly in Gemini. Grab binoculars to see its largest moons and cloud belts. A spectacular celestial event for UK stargazers.
Man wants to return to prison after 22-year sentence
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, says reintegration is impossible and he'd rather be back inside. Read his shocking story of life after prison.
1 in 10 UK Workers Plan to Quit Their Job This Month
A major survey reveals a wave of career discontent in the UK, with 10% of workers planning to quit this month and 41% wanting a career overhaul. Discover the causes and the push for education reform.
Fight Winter Vitamin D Deficiency with This Recipe
Struggling for Vitamin D in UK winter? Discover why levels drop, key food sources like oily fish & eggs, and a quick, budget-friendly recipe to boost your intake.
Poll: Most Americans Lack Basic Tax Literacy
A 2024 survey reveals a widespread lack of tax understanding in the US, with serious financial consequences. Experts call for urgent education reform.
UK-born man's 15-year fight for citizenship
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation before securing British citizenship. His story highlights flaws in the UK's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
UK Home Office brands 41,472 small boat Channel crossings in 2025 'shameful'. Figures show second highest annual record, despite slowdown in final months. Read the full analysis.
Channel Migrant Arrivals Second Highest on Record in 2025
UK sees 41,472 Channel crossings in 2025, a 13% rise on 2024, challenging Labour's vow to 'smash smuggling gangs'. Explore the data and political fallout.
Small boat crossings rise 13% in 2025, girl among dead
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
Channel migrant crossings second highest on record in 2025
41,472 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2025, the second highest annual figure. Explore the data, government response, and the ongoing political debate.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Deported rapper flaunts Dubai luxury after early UK prison release
Acclaimed rapper Marnz Malone, deported to Jamaica after serving half an 11-year sentence, is now living lavishly in Dubai. Discover how UK policy changes led to his early release.
UN Official: UK's 41,000 Boat Arrivals 'Small'
Outgoing UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says UK's 41,000 small boat arrivals are a 'small number' compared to other nations, urging better asylum systems. Read the full analysis.
UK Supermarket Veg Has More Vitamin C Than Oranges
Boost your immunity this winter with a humble vegetable found in all UK supermarkets. It packs more vitamin C than citrus fruits to help ward off colds.
Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Russell Brand charged with two new counts of rape
Comedian Russell Brand is charged with two new rape and sexual assault counts. He responds with a video criticising UK government plans to limit jury trials. Full details on the case and his latest statements.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
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.
Palestine Action hunger strikers' health deteriorates in UK prisons
Eight activists awaiting trial for Palestine Action offences are on hunger strike, with seven hospitalised. Families demand urgent meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy as medical concerns escalate.
UK Second in Global 'Smartest Country' Rankings
The UK has been named the world's second smartest country, trailing only Switzerland. New research analysed Nobel Prizes, IQ, and degree attainment. Discover the full rankings.
Christmas Travel Chaos: UK Hit by Airport Delays & Gridlock
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
EU Biometric Checks Cause 70% Surge in Airport Delays
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.
UK readers clash over 3-hour EU border delays post-Brexit
Frustrated UK travellers face waits up to 3 hours under new EU digital border rules. Readers are divided, with many blaming Brexit consequences while others criticise EU inefficiency. Share your views.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
Social mobility focus diminishes job value in UK schools
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should value all occupations equally rather than creating escape routes. Read her compelling argument.
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