Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Streeting silent on safety of assisted dying Bill
Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.
Assisted Dying Bill Delayed by 1,100+ Lords Amendments
Peers accused of 'delaying tactics' as over 1,100 amendments threaten to run down the clock on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying legislation. Will the controversial bill survive?
Strictly's Arlene Phillips on Dignitas and Alzheimer's fear
Strictly Come Dancing legend Dame Arlene Phillips, 82, opens up about her father's dementia battle and her own wish to consider assisted dying if diagnosed. Read her heartfelt interview.
Leaked report questions Labour's neutrality on assisted dying
Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier brands leaked 2023 policy note 'hugely disappointing' as the assisted dying bill returns to the Lords. Read the full story on the internal party rift.
Leaked Labour note reveals assisted dying plan
A leaked Labour policy note from November 2023 reveals discussions on using a Private Member's Bill to legalise assisted dying, raising fresh questions about Sir Keir Starmer's influence. Read the full story.
NSW to cut e-bike power and speed after fatal crash
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
Lords' 1,000 amendments threaten assisted dying bill
The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.
Dad's painful death after Dignitas too expensive
Tim Wardle, 86, campaigned for assisted dying but died in agony, unable to afford Dignitas. His son urges Lords to stop delaying the bill to prevent more suffering.
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy and the UK's assisted dying debate.
Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli ends own life
Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Dignitas assisted dying clinic, has ended his life at his own facility days before turning 93. Read the full story on this pivotal moment.
Dignitas founder ends life at own clinic aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted dying organisation Dignitas, has died at 92 in one of his own clinics days before his birthday. Breaking news.
25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
Dame Esther Rantzen's heartbreaking cancer battle update
Dame Esther Rantzen, 85, shares emotional update on her stage four lung cancer battle and plans for an early Christmas with family. Read her powerful story.
Esther Rantzen reveals new cancer diagnosis
Dame Esther Rantzen shares heartbreaking health update, revealing a second cancer diagnosis and plans for an early family Christmas. Read her emotional story.
Esther Rantzen's early Christmas amid cancer fight
Dame Esther Rantzen reveals her emotional decision to celebrate Christmas early with family due to her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Read her inspiring story.
Peers defend scrutiny of assisted dying bill as duty
House of Lords members assert their rigorous examination of the assisted dying bill represents proper constitutional oversight, not obstruction. Learn how this debate affects legislation.
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