Trade unions leader calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC Paul Nowak says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economy The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025
Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar The First Minister has made an SNP majority his target for a referendum on independence. Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025
The cheap diabetes drug that can halt life-threatening condition Scientists are assessing whether metformin can be repurposed to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
King Charles and Prince William ‘could visit the US next year’ as UK aims to finalise trade deal It would be the first visit to the US by a British monarch since 2007 The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Meghan Markle in 'Full Panic Mode' as Harry Wants to Spend More Time With Pals Amid Rumours They're Drifting Apart Meghan Markle is reportedly in panic mode as Prince Harry seeks independence with friends, fuelling rumours that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are drifting apart. International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025
‘The NHS would collapse within hours’: BME staff say Britain fails to appreciate their roles Long-serving workers say they faced racism as they helped build health service – but it ‘seems things have got worse’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor Exclusive: UK now an ‘unwelcoming, racist’ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
King’s Christmas message tops UK TV ratings Nearly 7 million viewers tuned in across multiple channels as King Charles used his address to praise community and shared values. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers Special rapporteurs say handling of prisoners raises questions over UK’s obligations under human rights laws The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
Wham! and Michael Buble top final UK music charts of 2025 Chris Rea’s Driving Home For Christmas re-entered the top 10 this week. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted Family say campaigner, who has a son in Brighton, will be able to travel freely between UK and Cairo months after his release from Egyptian jail The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
Old Ryzen AM4 CPUs top US, UK Amazon charts as DDR5 pricing pushes buyers to last-gen platform — DDR4-friendly Ryzen 5 5800X, XT claim spots in the top 5 The five-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X and its 2024 refresh, the 5800XT, are among the best-selling CPUs this holiday season despite being two generations behind Zen 5. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 26, 2025
How to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas Special online from anywhere When four friends wake after Christmas, a shocking murder changes everything. Here's how to watch the Death in Paradise 2025 Christmas special online from anywhere. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2025
JD Vance now claims the UK and France having nuclear weapons is a national security risk for the US JD Vance is completely delusional. We Got This Covered · Dec 26, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 Apple seeks to appeal against £1.5bn ruling it overcharged UK customers If appeal fails, every person in UK who made App Store purchases between 2015 and 2024 could be entitled to compensation
Metal Hammer · Dec 26, 2025 Ozzy’s retirement, belly dancers, and whales flying around an arena: the best metal concerts of 2025, as picked by Metal Hammer’s writers The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 WW3 Fears as Putin Rushes Nuke Bombers to UK's Doorstep on Christmas — NATO Jets Scrambled Russian nuclear-capable bombers neared UK waters on Christmas Day, prompting NATO to scramble jets and stoking fears of escalation as Putin tests Western resolve amid the Ukraine war.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 Shoppers shun UK high streets despite lure of Boxing Day sales Footfall in central London down 7.7% on last year but Britain’s retail parks buck trend with 6.9% rise
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland The recognition of Somaliland is seen as crucial for taking on terrorism and piracy, especially from the Houthis in the Red Sea and the Strait of Aden
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Prince Harry 'Heartbreakingly' Keeps Windsor Christmas Eve Tradition For His Kids Prince Harry is defying the distance to keep a 'heartbreaking' Windsor Christmas tradition alive for Archie and Lilibet in California. Discover why the Duke insists on this 19th-century ritual despite his bitter estrangement from the Royal Family.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 King Charles’s annual message is most watched TV show in UK on Christmas Day Nearly 7m tuned in to watch monarch praise ‘great diversity of our communities’ on 25 December
Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025 UK teacher referred to counter-terrorism programme after showing Trump videos to politics class Oxfordshire lecturer accused of causing students 'emotional harm' and forced to resign from £44,000-a-year post
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’ Exclusive: Imran Ahmed says US companies are ‘corrupting the system’ of politics by seeking to avoid accountability
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 Jewish klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi: ‘Musicians shouldn’t have to keep looking over their shoulders’ After 20 years playing around the world, the group had two UK gigs cancelled this year after protests from activists. It’s made them feel targeted for who they are, the band say
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025 British Museum’s plan for ‘red, white and blue’ ball sparks row Exclusive: some staff claim the theme is ‘in poor taste’ following a rise in flag-hoisting across the UK