Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the 11 products UK readers couldn't get enough of in 2025, from a surprise coffee winner to Lego sets and luxury sleep masks. Find out what made the cut.
After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!
Target's sales data shows gingerbread cookies are the UK's favourite festive treat, dominating in 38 states. Discover the nationwide trends and what it reveals about holiday shopping habits.
Discover the 20 most-loved Christmas presents for 2025, based on reader purchases. From party-starting games to self-care essentials, find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Luna is the UK's favourite dog name for the fifth year running. See if your pet's name made the 2025 list, featuring trendy picks like Augie and classics like Bella.
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 Duchess of Sussex displays her impressive calligraphy skills on new As Ever products including honey jars and bookmarks. Limited edition items available exclusively at Godmothers bookshop.
Charlotte Tilbury's Black Friday sale offers 25% off sitewide. Mirror beauty experts reveal their top discounted products, from foundation to mascara. Shop now for glowing skin.
Thousands flock to Australia's first MINISO LAND at Westfield Chatswood, featuring exclusive Disney, Pokémon and Sanrio collaborations. Discover the must-have items causing shopping frenzy.
Lush launches its magical Snow Fairy advent calendar, featuring 12 iconic products including a bath bomb and candle. Get the festive favourite for just £8.75 per item.
Discover the UK's most popular middle names for 2025. New analysis reveals the classic choices, like Rose and James, that parents are using to balance unique first names.
M&S's 2025 beauty advent calendar offers £330 worth of premium products for just £60. Discover Clinique, Estée Lauder and exclusive Bella Freud packaging in our review.
Boots launches its 2025 beauty advent calendar with £612 worth of premium products for just £150. Discover cult brands like Drunk Elephant and Fenty in this stellar value countdown.
Discover if the viral P Louise beauty advent calendar with 49 products worth over £550 is the perfect Christmas gift for teens and makeup lovers this festive season.
A family-run bagel shop in London's East End has beaten global competition to become the most ordered restaurant worldwide on food delivery platform Deliveroo, serving up traditional beigels to hungry customers 24/7.
New data from Deliveroo exposes the UK's favourite comfort foods, with a surprising bagel shop dethroning traditional takeaways in the nation's delivery habits.
Get an exclusive first look at the John Lewis Christmas 2025 advert strategy. Discover what magical themes and emotional storytelling the retail giant is planning for next year's highly anticipated festive campaign.
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.
Discover which hit Netflix shows are inspiring British parents' baby name choices, from Bridgerton's Daphne to Stranger Things' Eleven.
New research uncovers the nation's most beloved bedtime stories, from timeless classics to modern favourites that are helping British children drift off to dreamland.
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
Your complete guide to the 2025 daylight saving time change in the UK - including exact dates, why we change our clocks, and the ongoing debate about scrapping the practice.
In a significant development in Gaza, Hamas has joined forces with the Popular Resistance Committees to launch coordinated attacks against Israeli forces, marking a new phase of unified Palestinian resistance.
Discover the groundbreaking winners of Australia's 2025 Good Design Awards, featuring revolutionary medical devices, eco-friendly furniture, and innovative household solutions that are shaping our future.
Exclusive insights from elite fashion stylists reveal their must-have products and surprising items they'd never use on clients. Discover the professional secrets behind flawless celebrity looks.
Discover the baby names set to dominate nurseries in 2025, from vintage comebacks to modern favourites shaping the next generation.
Discover why Dan Brown's Paper Heart is dominating fiction charts alongside compelling new works from Cecelia Ahern and comedy legend Bob Mortimer in this exclusive literary review.
Our exclusive deep dive into Next's 2025 Beauty Advent Calendar reveals whether this affordable luxury offering delivers premium products or falls short of expectations.