Merseyside Prisons Rampaged by Drugs and Violence
Shocking inspection reports reveal HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse are battling soaring drug use, organised crime, and violence. Discover the full findings and the government's £40m response.
Shocking inspection reports reveal HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse are battling soaring drug use, organised crime, and violence. Discover the full findings and the government's £40m response.
UN experts express grave concern for hunger-striking detainees linked to Palestine Action, questioning UK compliance with human rights law. Urgent action demanded.
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
An exclusive look inside Britain's most secure prisons this Christmas, revealing how inmates like Lucy Letby and Rose West spend the day. Discover the festive routines and volatile atmosphere.
An American who moved to the UK reveals the 9 British Christmas traditions that left her stunned, from crackers to Boxing Day. Discover her decade-long perspective.
Discover where to watch the beloved 1992 classic The Muppet Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog on TV and streaming in the UK this Christmas.
Experts warn that struggling with festive cooking could signal dementia. With UK cases set to hit 1.4 million by 2040, early detection is crucial. Learn the signs and when to contact a GP.
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Find out which 39 McDonald's restaurants are open across the UK on Christmas Day 2025, with full location details and specific trading hours for the festive period.
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
Eight activists denied bail are on prolonged hunger strike, with a doctor warning they are 'dying'. MPs urge government intervention as trials are set for 2025. Read the latest.
Explore how festive food traditions across the Nigerian, Ghanaian, Caribbean and Black British diaspora symbolise identity, history and community during the Christmas season.
Discover the top festive films for children and toddlers this Christmas, from timeless classics to modern favourites. Find out where to stream them all now.
Stuffed from Christmas dinner? Our guide shows you exactly where to stream festive classics like Elf, Die Hard, Love Actually and more on Netflix, Disney+, Sky and Prime Video in the UK.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
Discover how your Christmas traditions stack up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common festive habits. Take our quiz to see if you're typical or a total outlier.
Two pro-Palestine prisoners halt hunger strike after nearly 50 days due to failing health, vowing to resume in the New Year. Four others continue their protest at UK prisons.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
Discover how your festive traditions measure up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common Christmas habits. Take our quiz to see where you fit in.
A Canadian expat shares her strangest Christmas in a north London flat above a chicken shop, bonding with a flatmate over the notoriously odd film 'Tiptoes'. Discover the unique festive story.
A Portuguese father refuses to visit his daughter and granddaughter in the UK for Christmas unless his traditional salted cod dish, bacalhau, is prepared. Discover the festive family dilemma.
Your complete guide to the UK's Christmas TV schedule. From Strictly's final to an Ab Fab reunion and cosy crime dramas, discover what to watch this festive season.
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.
A new online Christmas dinner calculator promises to save UK households up to two hours of kitchen time on the big day. Get your step-by-step festive cooking schedule here.
Families plead with Justice Secretary David Lammy for urgent talks as Palestine Action hunger strikers reach critical health stage. Some have refused food for over 50 days.
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.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for unique gifts & festive cheer. Our guide covers Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, London & more. Plan your visit now!
Two protesters, Kamran Ahmed and Amu Gib, have been hospitalised in a critical condition after over 40 days on hunger strike in UK prisons. Their supporters warn of deaths without government intervention.