US Jobs Growth Slows to 150,000 in December 2025
US job creation cooled in December 2025, adding 150,000 positions. The unemployment rate held at 4.0%, signalling a gradual slowdown in the labour market. Read the full analysis.
US job creation cooled in December 2025, adding 150,000 positions. The unemployment rate held at 4.0%, signalling a gradual slowdown in the labour market. Read the full analysis.
In a dramatic move, US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland. This major escalation follows US actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. Read the full analysis.
In a dramatic maritime operation, the US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic with UK government backing. Explore the geopolitical implications.
In a major escalation, US forces seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland with British government backing. Analysis of the geopolitical fallout.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Charlie Kirk as the top US trend after his assassination, with Trump's bill, AI, and viral memes defining the year. Discover the full list.
Explore The Guardian's powerful collection of the best photographs from 2025, documenting a pivotal year in American life, culture, and society. See the stories behind the images.
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate trips to the United States in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade talks.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US trips in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and crucial UK-US trade negotiations. Read the latest details.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding forecasts. Discover how AI investment and consumer spending fuelled growth amid tariff uncertainty and a data-disrupting government shutdown.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
The longest US government shutdown concludes as Trump signs a bill. India investigates a deadly car blast as a terror incident. Scientists announce a breakthrough malaria treatment.
President Trump signs bill to end the longest US government shutdown in history after 43 days. The deal leaves out key Democratic health subsidy demands. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive: American air travel faces mounting disruption as federal shutdown leaves safety workers unpaid, causing staffing crises and potential security risks at major airports.
Exclusive: Aviation industry braces for catastrophic disruption as political standoff could ground flights and strand thousands of passengers across America.
Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.
Donald Trump urges Republican allies to force government shutdown unless Biden administration drops all legal cases against him, creating unprecedented political standoff ahead of crucial elections.
Donald Trump pressures Republican lawmakers to trigger government funding crisis unless Democrats agree to election integrity measures ahead of midterms, deploying controversial 'filibuster nuclear option' tactics.
Donald Trump ignites political controversy by advocating for government shutdown tactics, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle as budget battles loom.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
As the US government shutdown continues, federal employees are receiving unexpected support from major airlines providing free meals and snacks to affected workers.
Far-right House Republicans are pushing for dramatic cuts to SNAP benefits and stricter work requirements, risking a federal government shutdown in their demands for welfare reform.
A major American airport could face complete closure and widespread flight cancellations if the US government shuts down this weekend, creating travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
The 2025 US government shutdown has inflicted over $10 billion in economic losses, with federal workers facing unpaid wages and critical services disrupted amid political deadlock.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the 2018 US government shutdown created dangerous security gaps, putting presidential vessels at risk of collision in Washington's waterways.
The United States faces an unprecedented political crisis as Republican hardliners trigger the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, leaving federal services paralysed and millions of workers unpaid.