34 minutes ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's solitary Christmas with guitar singalong

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent Christmas in California for the past few years, with only Doria Ragland joining them at their Montecito mansion for the festive season

Politics

54 minutes ago People are only just realising truth behind 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan

A pair of train passengers who had an argument about British Transport Police's 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan have made people think twice, with some only just realising what the phrase really says

Politics

61 minutes ago Luke Littler loses huge amount of money as Darts World Championship star faces big bill

Luke Littler has made a fortune from playing darts this year, but he will have to pay a hefty chunk of his winnings back in tax - with one expert in particular identifying that he'll be lumping out around £130,000

Economics

79 minutes ago Exact date British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus customers must act before energy bills rise

The Ofgem price cap is rising from £1,717 a year to £1,738 - and if you don't have a smart meter, you'll need to send an energy meter reading

Economics

1 hour ago Netanyahu warns Yemen airstrikes will continue after WHO chief caught up in airport attack – Middle East crisis live

Head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was at Yemen’s international airport when it was hitThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year to try to enforce a naval blockade on Israel, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s year-long war in Gaza.The strikes on shipping by the Houthis, who have also launched missiles at Israel, have prompted retaliatory strikes by the US and Britain. Here is an extract from our explainer on the group:The Houthis are a Yemeni militia group named after their founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, and representing the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam.They emerged in the 1980s in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence in Yemen. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago White British people aren’t under threat from multicultural Britain – they are part of it | Kieran Connell

Reform would have you believe that multiculturalism is an act of exclusion. In fact, the opposite is the caseAs the dust settled on last summer’s English riots, I found myself taking part in a radio discussion on the question: has multiculturalism failed? It was a depressing response to events that were themselves deeply depressing: an all-too-vivid reminder of how acute Britain’s problems with racism and Islamophobia continue to be. Yet the radio discussion also showed how multiculturalism acts as a scapegoat when it comes to concerns about issues such as immigration and community cohesion. For decades now, multiculturalism has functioned as Britain’s bogeyman.There was opposition to the term almost as soon as it began to gain traction in the late 1970s and 80s. Initially, multiculturalism was associated with policies that some local councils introduced to address inequalities in education. What this meant in practice was things such as an expanded religious education curriculum, t...

Events

2 hours ago Princess Diana's heartbreaking last Christmas 'spent alone with reheated meal'

Much loved icon Princess Diana was just 36 when she was killed in a car crash during the early hours of August 31, 1997, alongside her close friend Dodi Fayed, 42

Politics

2 hours ago Manmohan Singh: Reluctant prime minister and architect of India’s economic reforms

Indian and world leaders pay tributes

Politics

2 hours ago How Queen Elizabeth's relationship with 'spare' Princess Margaret differed to Princes William and Harry's... as rift between the royal brothers continues into the New Year

The late Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, have much in common with Princes William and Harry. Each pair was an heir to the throne and a 'spare'.

Politics

2 hours ago Inside Sandringham's not so glamorous sleeping arrangements at Christmas: From 'fish finger beds' to 'creaky bedsprings' as Rebecca English reveals in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

The Royal Family typically spends Christmas at Sandringham, and despite being a regal residence it may not be as luxurious as everyone thinks. 

Politics

2 hours ago Brits can save hundreds of pounds next year as Monzo launches 1p challenge

This new feature will help bankers save more than £600 in a year

Politics

3 hours ago Kate Middleton's 'awful' gift from Prince William that he'll never live down

Princess Kate was left utterly baffled after unwrapping a gift from Prince William in the early days of their courtship, and he's admitted that she will 'never let him forget' it

Politics

4 hours ago Toilet seat and burial plot: 21% of Britons given unwanted Christmas gifts, Which? finds

Secondhand tumble dryer and roast beef for vegetarian also in ‘worst present ever received’ pollA burial plot and a toilet seat top the list of the nation’s all-time worst Christmas gifts, according to research that suggests one in five Britons receive an unwanted present in their annual haul.More than 2,000 members of the public were polled by Which? about what they were given at Christmas last year, with 21% saying they had received an unwanted or unsuitable gift. Continue reading...

Politics

4 hours ago Five European islands with 20C temperatures in January are four hours from UK

A perfect January break for Brits could be any one of five European islands, each of them with plenty of tourist draws and great places for sipping cocktails in warm sunshine

Politics

7 hours ago Walkers rejoice as Labour axes looming deadline for historic plans to be registered

The move has been welcomed by enthusiasts but has sparked another row with landowners following Labour's inheritance tax raid on farms.

Events

9 hours ago A quarter of people killed in car accidents last year were not wearing seat belts, figures show

The percentage of fatalities in any seat not wearing a belt rose from 21% in 2022 to 25% last year.

Events

10 hours ago Two in five rear seat car passengers killed in crashes not wearing seat belt

Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation called for parents to ensure buckling up becomes ‘second nature for their children’.

Events

10 hours ago Exact date new rare Royal Mint coins celebrating Red Arrows will be released

The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

Culture

10 hours ago I have been left in a lifetime of debt after fighting the council to get my son in school... we had to remortgage our home

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Hollinshead, 53, from Flitwick, Bedfordshire, had to remortgage her home to help pay off a 'lifetime of debt' from the fight with Central Bedfordshire Council.

Economics

10 hours ago Special needs pupils will be forced out of private schools into homeschooling as a result of Labour's tax raid, education boss claims

Suzanne Hall, proprietor at Farrowdale House Preparatory School, said the new VAT on fees being introduced next month will be particularly punishing for children with conditions such as autism and ADHD.

Economics