Benefit families set for £140k equivalent income under Labour
Analysis shows parents working minimal hours could see income match a £140k salary after Labour's two-child benefit cap lift. Read the full impact of the 'Benefit Street Budget'.
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Brian Reade's 2025 Review: Winners, Losers & Trump
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
TUC warns Labour must fix cost of living to see off Farage
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns Keir Starmer that voters must feel better off by 2026 or risk losing ground to Nigel Farage's Reform. Polling shows cost of living is the top public priority.
Final Boxing Day hunt held as Labour plans crackdown
Riders participated in what may be the last legal Boxing Day hunt as Labour's new animal welfare strategy pledges to close all fox hunting loopholes. Read the full story.
Reform and Tories 'defending cruelty' over trail hunting
Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake attended Boxing Day trail hunts, sparking Labour accusations of defending animal cruelty. Labour vows to ban the practice.
Truss Bans Yorkshire Puddings from Christmas, Sparks Debate
Liz Truss reveals she bans Yorkshire puddings from her festive meal, igniting a fierce national debate. Discover the full story and where the public stands.
Liz Truss sparks Christmas dinner row over Yorkshire puddings
Former PM Liz Truss ignites a festive food fight by declaring Yorkshire puddings have no place on a Christmas dinner plate. Discover the divided public reaction and expert opinions.
Farage at Boxing Day Hunt Amid Labour Trail Hunting Ban Row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a Boxing Day hunt as PM Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting, alienating rural communities. Polls show 65% feel Labour neglects the countryside.
Answers to The Guardian's 2025 Year-End Quiz Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 news quiz tested readers' memory of a tumultuous year. Discover the answers and see how your recollection measures up. Take the quiz yourself first!
Keir Starmer's 2025 Christmas Message Focuses on Unity
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his first festive address, urging national unity and public service. Listen to the full podcast for his reflections on hope and collective responsibility.
Labour faces major rural trust challenge, poll reveals
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Labour alienates rural voters, poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
Two-thirds say Labour unfairly neglects rural Britain
A new poll reveals deep rural discontent with Labour, as two-thirds of voters believe the party unfairly neglects the countryside. Read the full analysis of the government's rural challenges.
Fury at Starmer's pub remark as 2,000 pubs close
Keir Starmer's festive message urging a pub visit has ignited anger as the sector reels from 2,000 closures and tax hikes blamed for 69,000 job losses. Read the full story.
Starmer's rightward shift 'utterly doomed', union warns
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been warned his attempt to shift right on immigration to counter Reform UK is a failed strategy that risks alienating core voters and harming the NHS. Read the full analysis.
New Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Unity Plea
Dame Sarah Mullally, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, used her Christmas sermon to urge unity over division on immigration. Read her powerful message and the wider calls from church leaders.
How Much Do You Remember About 2025? Take Our Quiz
From political upheavals to sporting triumphs, how well do you recall the major events of 2025? Take our challenging quiz to test your memory of a truly historic year.
PM Albanese serves Christmas meals, pledges $10m to charity
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined political rivals to serve Christmas lunch at a Sydney charity, announcing a $10m government pledge. Read about the bipartisan show of support.
First Joint Family Christmas: Parents and Step-Parents in Bed
An 11-year-old braced for festive tension. Instead, she found her divorced parents and step-parents sharing a bed on Christmas morning, beginning a 25-year tradition of blended family harmony. Discover how this unconventional start taught lasting lessons
Ex-Labor Minister Nick Bolkus Dies Aged 75
Nick Bolkus, a former Labor senator and minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, has passed away at 75. A key figure in immigration and justice policy, his legacy is remembered by colleagues. Read more about his political career.
Reform UK Polls 30% as Farage Faces Scrutiny
Reform UK surges to 30% in polls, but faces union warnings over job losses and internal scandals. Nigel Farage denies racism allegations as Labour plans 2026 policy rollout.
Starmer's Christmas plea: Reach out to those struggling
PM Keir Starmer urges Britons to connect with neighbours and family in his festive address, acknowledging ongoing cost of living pressures. Read his personal message of hope.
2025's Weirdest Political Photos: A Look Back
A review of the quirkiest and most surreal political moments of 2025, captured on camera. From Kemi Badenoch with a machine gun to Boris Johnson's ostrich encounter.
Starmer's Christmas message focuses on cost of living struggle
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's festive address highlights the enduring cost of living pressures, urging Britons to support one another. Read the full story and reactions.
Starmer's Christmas message admits cost of living crisis
PM Keir Starmer concedes Brits are 'still struggling' in a downbeat Christmas message, as Labour rebellion and economic warnings overshadow his festive address. Read the full story.
Guardian's 2025 Review: Trump Era and UK Politics
Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner reflects on a tumultuous 2025 dominated by Donald Trump's return and a faltering UK Labour government. Discover the key events and missed opportunities.
Labour's Farm Tax Climbdown After Backbench Pressure
Sir Keir Starmer's authority is dented as he waters down the hated family farm tax following pressure from 100 rural Labour MPs. Read the full analysis of the PM's latest U-turn.
Former Liberal MP Katie Allen Dies Aged 59
Tributes pour in for former federal MP and paediatric specialist Dr Katie Allen, who has died aged 59 after a private battle with a rare cancer. Read the full story.
Starmer's Christmas unity plea meets political criticism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Christmas message urging national unity is challenged by opposition leaders Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey. Read the full political analysis.
Labour U-turns on family farm inheritance tax
Keir Starmer waters down the 'cruel' family farm tax, doubling the inheritance threshold to £2.5m after a major backbench rebellion. Relief for farmers, but questions over PM's authority grow.
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