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.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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.
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.
Discover how savvy UK mums are beating supermarket price hikes to create a full festive feast for as little as £2.50 per person. Get their expert tips for a budget-friendly Christmas.
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.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
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.
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.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
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.
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.
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'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.
A TikTok chef's simple trick for draining turkey juices is revolutionising Christmas dinner prep. Discover the easy method to make flawless gravy and avoid burns.
Tired of the same old Christmas dinner? Jamie Oliver's festive special offers inventive twists, including a cauliflower cheese lasagne and a coffee-spiked sticky toffee pudding. Discover how to revitalise your holiday menu.
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Award-winning chef Jade Greenhalgh reveals an 'incredibly easy' method for crispy, flavourful Brussels sprouts. Prep now for a stress-free Christmas dinner centrepiece. Try her recipe today!
This simple one-pan sausage and vegetable traybake takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in 45 minutes. Discover the perfect midweek family meal that beats takeaway.
A new survey reveals 77% of Christmas cooks prep for 1hr 43min on Christmas Eve. Chef Sam Holland shares expert tips for a stress-free festive feast. Read his advice now.
Struggling for Elf on the Shelf inspiration? Discover a mum's clever and easy prank ideas, from breakfast in the toilet to a candy cane prison, guaranteed to bring festive magic.
EssexLive reporter Matt Lee tries M&S's £6.50 roast turkey dinner for one. Discover if this budget-friendly, convenient ready meal delivers on festive flavour and what's missing.
Lidl has fired the starting gun on the 2025 Christmas dinner wars with an £11.85 festive feast for eight, costing just £1.48 per person. Discover the full details of the supermarket price battle.
Discover a simple, cost-effective maple syrup glaze that transforms roasted carrots into an irresistible side dish, perfect for festive dinners.
Discover the Michelin-starred Côte At Home Christmas feast worth £135 that delivers restaurant-quality food without the prep. Perfect for festive hosting with one small tweak suggested.
IKEA launches a festive meal for under a fiver, but it's only available on weekdays. Discover the details of the budget-friendly Christmas dinner and the one big limitation.
Elevate your classic bangers and mash with a simple two-ingredient hot honey glaze. This viral TikTok hack creates the ultimate winter comfort food in minutes.
Grumpy Northern Foodie reviews Iceland's frozen Christmas dinner box for four. Discover his verdict on the £25 festive meal and the one problem he found. Read the full review now!
Discover Helen Goh's exquisite pear, chocolate and hazelnut torte recipe - a sophisticated dessert perfect for cosy gatherings and impressive enough for any dinner party.
Discover the revolutionary pasta sauce hack using Greek yoghurt and cream cheese that's taking kitchens by storm. This healthier, creamier alternative will transform your midweek meals.