Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
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.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
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.
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 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?
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.
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 mother claims her daughter was left crying after Santa's Grotto closed early at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The family spent over £270 and faced huge crowds.
Kim Kardashian faces backlash as SKIMS' beige-clad, slimmed-down Santa Claus in a TikTok promo horrifies traditionalists. Critics decry the 'joyless' makeover.
A family's festive trip to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland turned into a nightmare with huge crowds, long waits, and a heartbroken six-year-old turned away from Santa's Grotto. Read their story.
Royal Mail's festive elves are sorting thousands of children's letters to Santa. Ensure your child gets a reply by posting before the December 10 deadline. Includes new BSL option.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting date for children's letters to Santa to receive a free reply. Don't miss the December 10th deadline to keep the magic alive!
Discover how Chessington's Winter Trail, with its patient Santas and magical elves, created the perfect festive day out for families, despite the British weather. Book your tickets now.
Pugh's Garden Village in Wenvoe has spent three months creating a festive wonderland with themed areas, Santa's Grotto, and a gourmet Christmas menu. A must-visit destination this season.
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
Parents can send a letter to Santa for just 87p via Royal Mail and get a personalised reply, now available in British Sign Language and braille. The deadline is December 10.
The FBI has joined the intensive search for Melodee Buzzard, a 43-year-old woman who vanished under mysterious circumstances from her Santa Barbara home, with authorities conducting thorough searches of her property.
California authorities intensify search for 71-year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen near Santa Barbara's waterfront, releasing fresh image to aid public appeal.
A 20-stone Father Christmas reveals his heartbreak after being dismissed from his grotto role because he couldn't fit into the costume, sparking discussions about body shaming and inclusivity during the festive season.
Discover why Hyundai's revamped Santa Fe is turning heads with its bold design, premium interior and impressive practicality for UK families.
California authorities are urgently seeking information about Melodee Buzzard, 59, who vanished after last being seen in Santa Barbara. Police reveal concerning details about her disappearance.
Hyundai issues critical safety recall for Santa Fe SUVs over electrical fault that could cause engine fires. Owners urged to take immediate action.