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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69-Year-Old Christmas Lights Still Working in Scunthorpe
A 79-year-old man's cherished Christmas lights, bought in 1956, are believed to be the oldest working set in the UK. Discover the heartwarming story of these vintage Philips bulbs.
Best & Worst Supermarket Christmas Party Food Revealed
A food reviewer tested 30 festive party foods from UK supermarkets to find the best and worst for your Christmas. See which items scored a perfect 10 and which to avoid.
Final Christmas delivery deadlines for UK shoppers
Don't miss the final order dates for next-day and standard delivery from M&S, River Island, Boden and more to get your gifts in time for Christmas Day 2025.
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.
Feed Your Family Christmas Dinner for £2.50 a Head
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.
I tried the UK's weirdest Christmas menu item
A journalist taste-tests Yo! Sushi's insane Xmas Tempura Wrap, a deep-fried fusion of festive flavours. Discover if this £6.95 culinary gamble is worth trying this season.
Royal Mail's Final Christmas 2025 Posting Dates Revealed
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates: Full List for 2025
Don't miss the final posting dates for Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri, Yodel and other UK couriers to ensure your Christmas parcels arrive on time. Check the full list now.
London's Southbank Christmas Market labelled 'overrated'
A festive market fan left baffled by London's tiny Southbank Christmas Market. Discover why this popular spot failed to deliver on the hype and what was missing.
Aldi: Cranberry Sauce Most Forgotten Christmas Item
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.
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.
Snow Forecast for UK Christmas Day as Arctic Blast Looms
New weather maps forecast snow for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, with temperatures set to plunge. Discover the latest Met Office and independent forecaster predictions.
Met Office verdict: Snow unlikely for Christmas 2025
The Met Office has released its latest Christmas weather forecast. While frost and fog are likely, the chance of significant snow is low. Discover the official definition of a 'white Christmas' and the UK's snow history.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
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.
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?
Chicago Has Worst Traffic in US, Study Finds
Chicago is now America's most congested city, with drivers losing 112 hours a year. The INRIX report reveals US cities dominate global traffic misery. Discover the full impact.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
M5 Crash Causes Major Delays, Drivers Stranded
A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.
Driver's Christmas lights car stopped by police
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by Dorset Police for covering his car in Christmas lights, risking a £50 fine for traffic offences. Discover why this festive display broke the law.
Driver fined £50 for Christmas lights on car
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by police for covering his car in festive fairy lights, breaching traffic laws and facing a potential £50 fine. Discover the rules for vehicle decorations.
Manchester gridlock as drivers stuck for hours in chaos
Manchester city centre was brought to a standstill as drivers faced hours of gridlock trying to access the Arndale car park. Discover what caused the festive traffic madness.
One simple change stops cats climbing your Christmas tree
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
M60 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays
Severe delays on the M60 near Manchester after multi-vehicle collision between J10 and J11. Emergency services on scene with long queues building - latest traffic updates.
M6 Chaos: 90-Min Delays After Serious Crash
Severe disruption hits M6 in Cheshire as major collision between junctions 16 and 17 causes extensive closures and 90-minute delays during Tuesday rush hour.
M60 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes 90-Min Delays
Severe disruption on Manchester's M60 after multi-vehicle collision between J15 and J16 causes 7-mile queues, major delays on M61 and M62, and hour-long hold-ups for rush hour commuters.
Christmas 2025 Décor: The Nostalgic Revolution
Discover how traditional craftsmanship, sentimental ornaments and vintage-inspired decorations are transforming British Christmas styling for 2025, as homeowners embrace cosy nostalgia over minimalist trends.
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