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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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

London can’t fix its housing crisis without first-time buyers

London is the UK’s least affordable place to rent, with rents eating up over 40% of income and leaving little room to save for a deposit.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

Changing channels: TV streaming at turning point as most UK subscribers opt for ads

Viewers hoping to cut bills driving switch from once-normal advert-free subscriptions now charging a premium

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

Voices: Leona Lewis: Save the Children appeal — as a mother, I look at the world and shudder

COMMENT: Modern weapons are devastating young lives on a scale the world has never seen before, says Save the Children UK ambassador Leona Lewis – but life-saving innovations are giving some hope, resilience and the chance to dream again

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Boxing Day opening times for UK supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury's and more

From Asda to Sainsbury’s, Boxing Day supermarket opening hours vary across the capital, with most stores reopening on reduced schedules.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025

Zelenskyy confirms Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday

Ukraine’s leader said he would meet with US President Donald Trump over the weekend to advance peace talks to end Russia's ongoing all-out war, nearing its four-year mark.

Euronews · Dec 26, 2025

Hope and the memory of a house: Joachim Trier on 'Sentimental Value'

Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner ‘Sentimental Value’ is Joachim Trier’s most personal film to date. It opens in the UK today and Euronews Culture sat down with the director to discuss one of this year's finest and most emotionally resonant movies.

Euronews · Dec 26, 2025

UK ministers urged to cap political donations to ‘rebuild voter confidence’

Letter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

VIP viewing: cinemas bet on luxury bars and beds to usher in a new film era

Sector reinvests in high-end experiences, from front-row beds to premier pods and business class-style seats with built-in wine coolers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

How to watch Cyclocross World Cup Gavere: Live streams, TV channels for Boxing Day race

The UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues with its seventh round in Gavere on Boxing Day – here are all the details on TV channels and live streams to watch online.

Cycling News · Dec 26, 2025