Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Analysis: Nigel Farage's response to racism allegations mirrors Donald Trump's tactics of denial, legal threats, and media attacks. Experts and political rivals draw direct parallels. Read the full breakdown.
Yinka Bankole, a former Dulwich College pupil, alleges teenage Nigel Farage racially abused him. He speaks out after Farage's press conference denying malice. Read the full exclusive.
Influencer pastor Stuart Knechtle reveals details of a late-night call with Donald Trump's 19-year-old son, Barron, claiming he is on the verge of fully accepting Christianity. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's first-ever Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C., an event also attended by world leaders and dignitaries. Read the latest updates and analysis.
A new CBS/YouGov poll reveals President Trump's approval with voters aged 18-29 has crashed from +10 to -46. Analysis points to policy concerns and waning influencer backing. Read the full breakdown.
A care recruitment boss who exploited a seafarer loophole to employ 13 illegal immigrants has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full details of the Bexhill-based operation.
Sinn Féin MP Daire Hughes accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of ignoring the 'energetic debate' on Irish unity. Benn insists a border poll is 'a long way off'.
Indian PM Modi clarifies India's position on Ukraine in Putin talks. Germany reinstates military service. Plus, a US city colder than Mars and more global headlines.
President Trump appoints a new architect for the privately funded $300 million White House ballroom after reported clashes. Democrats introduce bills to restrict such projects.
The Trump administration directs consular officials to deny US visas to applicants involved in 'censorship', including fact-checking and content moderation. Read the full details and expert reactions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
PM Keir Starmer insists Labour will stick to its manifesto, deepening EU ties but not rejoining the customs union, single market, or freedom of movement. Read the latest.
The new US National Security Strategy, influenced by far-right conspiracy theories, claims Europe faces 'civilisation erasure'. Read the full analysis of this alarming shift in American foreign policy.
From a politicised World Cup draw to a major Hollywood merger and a diplomatic fuel offer, here are the five biggest stories you missed on Friday 5th December 2025. Read the full briefing now.
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
Donald Trump is set to receive the newly created FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C. Read the full story on this controversial diplomatic move.
FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of pressuring his girlfriend's elite SWAT security team to chauffeur her drunk friends. The FBI and singer Alexis Wilkins deny the allegations. Read the full report.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Explore the historical context and potential impact on the song contest's future.
Exclusive: US Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs agencies to investigate Antifa groups for potential tax violations, escalating Trump's domestic terrorism crackdown. Read the full story.
American-born Canada football manager Jesse Marsch condemns Donald Trump's 'unsettling' rhetoric ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw. Read his full rebuke here.
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor's 'Dreamers', a queer immigrant love story, offers a poignant look at asylum from within. In cinemas now.
A Harvard Law School professor will voluntarily return to Brazil after admitting to firing an air rifle outside a Boston synagogue. Read the full story on the legal and immigration consequences.
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, has been sentenced to over two years for illegally entering the UK by small boat. Read the full details of the case.
Nigel Farage insists a Thailand-based crypto billionaire 'wants nothing' for his record £9m Reform UK donation, sparking outrage and calls for urgent political funding reform. Share your views.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal, themed 'hope', partners with five UK charities tackling division and hate through community work. Discover their vital missions and how to support.
Right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro argues the 'double tap' boat strike story is a Democratic distraction, claiming voters care more about the cost of living. Read the full analysis.
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
Benton County's 287(g) agreement with ICE has led to over 450 arrests in 2025, creating widespread fear in immigrant communities. Explore the impact of expanding local-federal immigration enforcement.
A new poll reveals most Americans want Pete Hegseth sacked after a controversial missile strike in the Caribbean. Discover the details and political fallout.