Advanced weather maps predict staggering snowfalls of up to 17 inches for UK towns in early January, with major cities like London and Birmingham also set for disruption. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
Britain's leading abortion charity, BPAS, is under fire for suggesting sex-selective terminations are not illegal. Campaigners warn of rising pressure on Indian women to abort female foetuses. Read the full investigation.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop next week, with wintry hazards forecast for early 2026. Get the latest weather updates and travel advice here.
Ex-SAS soldier Robert Craft warns new Northern Ireland legacy legislation is harming recruitment and morale, leaving Britain vulnerable. Read the exclusive interview.
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with temperatures set to drop below 0°C. Met Office warns of potential wintry hazards. Get the full forecast for your area.
The UK government will offer paid military gap year placements to under-25s from March 2026, aiming to recruit over 1,000 annually. Discover how this 'whole of society' defence plan works.
The Winchcombe meteorite's discovery, aided by doorbell cams, ignited a global hunt. Now, soaring prices threaten scientific access to these priceless solar system clues. Explore the new space race.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Discover the Good Hotel Guide's top 5 UK seaside stays for 2026, from a spot Queen Victoria sketched to remote island escapes. Plan your coastal getaway now.
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
Stuck with festive clutter? Discover creative UK-focused solutions for gift wrap, Christmas trees, and leftovers to reduce landfill waste and start your new year organised.
Average mortgage rates have hit a 14-month low, falling below 6.2% for the first time since October 2024. Experts say this offers a 'welcome gift' for homebuyers. Read more on what this means for the UK housing market.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
New analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced more tax rises than any other in 60 years, adding £75.1bn a year to the UK tax burden. Read the full details.
The Guardian's 2025 news quiz tested readers' memory of a tumultuous year. Discover the answers and see how your recollection measures up. Take the quiz yourself first!
Exclusive data reveals the UK's sustainable aviation fuel mandate is off track for 2025 targets. Discover the challenges and what it means for net-zero goals.
Plan your festive shopping with our guide to Boxing Day and New Year opening hours for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, and other major UK supermarkets.
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.
New weather maps forecast a major snow event for the UK in early January, with parts of Scotland braced for up to 10 inches. Discover the regions affected and the Met Office outlook.
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.
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.
From political upheavals to sporting triumphs, how well do you recall the major events of 2025? Take our challenging quiz to test your memory of a truly historic year.
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.
New weather maps forecast significant snow and blizzard conditions across the UK in early January, with up to 8 inches near Manchester. Get the full regional breakdown.
A 12-hour snowstorm is forecast to batter parts of England on January 5. Check if your area is among the 11 counties at risk and prepare for the New Year cold snap.
HMRC reveals plans to use artificial intelligence to identify and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, targeting a £6.5bn shortfall. Read the latest on the tech-driven crackdown.