HMRC phases out paper tax letters from April 2026
HMRC will stop sending paper letters to millions of taxpayers from April 2026, moving to a 'digital by default' system to save £50m a year. Find out how to prepare for the change.
HMRC will stop sending paper letters to millions of taxpayers from April 2026, moving to a 'digital by default' system to save £50m a year. Find out how to prepare for the change.
Fans are convinced a Wicked-themed world is coming to Universal Orlando. Discover the five major clues, from CEO hints to pop-up experiences, fuelling the speculation.
From 'raw veg canapés' to Nigel Farage's BBC boycott, Guardian readers share their sharp, humorous takes on recent stories. Read the best letters of the week.
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.
An NHS GP predicts the end of doctors' approval letters for extreme activities after a student paralysed in a skydive sues for £15m. Read why GPs are refusing to sign.
Keir Starmer's plan to cut 'unnecessary' regulation for growth is criticised for adopting a market viewpoint over public interest. Letters also discuss Your Party's name, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.
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.
Fans were baffled by Elphaba's raggedy purple cardigan in a Wicked sequel love scene. Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell defends the character-driven choice. Read the full story.
Guardian readers express shock after John Huston's 1951 classic 'The African Queen' was omitted from a list of the 20 best films set on water. Discover the backlash and the films they say should have made the cut.
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, the therapeutic value of rage rooms, and amusingly named locations. Share your thoughts in our letters section.
Universal confirms plans for more Wicked universe films following the massive box office success of Wicked: For Good. Discover what's next for the franchise.
Wicked: For Good deleted a romantic scene between Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey for being too passionate, potentially confusing the love triangle plot. Find out why.
Discover fascinating UK cases of nominative determinism where names perfectly match professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, explore this linguistic phenomenon. Share your own examples!
Cynthia Erivo's chunky knit in Wicked: For Good, dubbed the 'sex cardigan', has become an unexpected viral sensation. Discover how this unlikely garment is redefining on-screen allure.
Gregory Maguire announces 'Galinda: A Charmed Childhood', a Wicked prequel for 2026. Fans campaign for Ariana Grande to narrate the audiobook. Discover the details and reactions.
Readers celebrate the Guardian's corrections column as both a source of factual accuracy and unexpected humour. Discover why this unheralded feature has become essential reading.
Wicked: For Good fans were given a 'jump scare' by the scarecrow's transformation. Discover how Jonathan Bailey's prosthetic makeup created the shocking effect.
Wicked: For Good has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. Discover the film's ending, post-credits scene status, and potential for a third instalment. Spoilers inside!
Fans are convinced Wicked: For Good sets up a third film after spotting key details in the finale. Discover the clues and fan theories here.
Discover the shocking family secret in Wicked: For Good as fans realise The Wizard is Elphaba's biological father. Find out why she never knows in the new film.
Our review of Wicked: For Good finds a sequel lacking magic and spectacle, despite strong performances from Cynthia Erivo. In cinemas 21 November.
The identity of Dorothy in Wicked: For Good is finally out. Meet Bethany Weaver, the Surrey dancer who landed the iconic role. Discover the fan reaction and film details.
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal relationships, and battles with censorship. Discover the man behind Rabbit, Run.
Holocaust survivors urge a German auction house to cancel the 'shameless' sale of concentration camp letters and Gestapo documents. Join the call for decency.
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
A 26-year-old man faces charges after rushing the red carpet and embracing Ariana Grande at the Singapore 'Wicked' premiere. Read the full story on the security breach.
Online prankster Johnson Wen charged after ambushing Ariana Grande on the red carpet. The singer was left visibly shaken following the security breach. Read the full story.
Ariana Grande was rushed by a fan at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore. The man was charged with public nuisance. Read the full story.
This Morning presenters condemn the 'disgusting' security breach after a man grabbed Ariana Grande at a Singapore premiere, raising concerns for star safety. Read the full story.
Cynthia Erivo became a real-life bodyguard when she rescued co-star Ariana Grande from an over-enthusiastic fan at Singapore's Wicked premiere. Read the dramatic red carpet moment.