4 hours ago Labour would lose nearly 200 seats with Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting beaten by Reform, new poll suggests

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a wipeout in many regions gains were made at July’s general election, according to a new poll by think tank More in Common

Politics

15 hours ago ‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’

One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to helpJust over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son.Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Outcry over Labour's plans for free weight loss jabs on the NHS as majority of Brits believe people should pay for treatment privately

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the prescribing of the drugs to obese patients in the hope it can tackle the nation's bulging waistlines.

Economics

6 hours ago Luke Littler vs Ian White LIVE! World Darts Championship latest score and updates on day 11

‘The Nuke’ returns to action in a massive evening session on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

Sport

1 hour ago South Korea plane crash: death toll reaches 47 after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities warn that provisional death toll could rise after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hit airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fenceDozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operatio...

Events

18 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland addresses Channel 4 appearance amid new role

The comedian appeared on Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4 after his major BBC success

Culture

6 hours ago Coronation Street's Kevin Webster diagnosed with cancer in tough new storyline

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that ITV soap legend Kevin Webster, played by actor Michael Le Vell, will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the new year

Science

4 hours ago From hugs to dog walks and watching Michael McIntyre: Psychotherapist JULIA SAMUEL'S tips for a happy 2025

We have more influence over our mood than we realise. True, we cannot change the events that unfold on our screens but we can choose to lead our own lives with vibrancy, curiosity and even joy.

Politics

19 hours ago LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports

LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports  East London and West Essex Guardian Series

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11 hours ago 25 money changes coming in 2025 including stamp duty, energy bills and childcare

The Mirror rounds up all the key money changes coming your way in 2025, from energy bill and council tax increases, to major updates on stamp duty and National Insurance

Economics

7 hours ago World Darts Championship LIVE! Michael van Gerwen vs Brendan Dolan latest score before Luke Littler returns

A huge night of action awaits on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

Sport

2 hours ago South Korea plane crash: dozens feared dead after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities provisionally reporting 28 dead after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence Dozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operation.The Boei...

Events

23 hours ago Sir Lenny Henry addresses taking part in Strictly Come Dancing with telling 4

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has spoken out on whether or not he'd do Strictly Come Dancing after showing off his dancing skills in New Year's Day thriller, Missing You

Culture

10 hours ago Julia Bradbury on lifestyle change and going teetotal after cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later underwent a mastectomy.

Science

5 hours ago Luke Littler overcomes slow start to progress at World Darts Championship

Littler beat Ian White 4-1 to reach the fourth round.

Politics

20 hours ago Cheesy anchovy straws and chocolate meringue kisses: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for party nibbles

Bite-sized treats that are big on flavour and will see out the year in styleHappy 2025 everyone, and may the New Year bring with it the positive changes we all so yearn for. Personally, I will be embracing change in a big way, because, after seven years, this is my final column for the Guardian’s Feast. From March, I will be writing a new, long-form quarterly column packed with recipes, personal experiences and general observations about the food world, so stay tuned. The Feast community is the most engaged and greedy I know, so thank you! And I hope you welcome the New Year with these party nibbles I have lined up for this weekend. Here’s to new beginnings! Continue reading...

Society

13 hours ago Ruben Amorim 'pushing' Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction first Man United deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he approaches the final six months of his contract

Economics

9 hours ago Bukayo Saka breaks silence on his hamstring injury with an update to fans from his hospital bed... as Arsenal star prepares for 'up to two months' on the sidelines after surgery

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has broken his silence on his injury after undergoing surgery on his hamstring. The winger could be out for more than two months, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed.

Sport

3 hours ago South Korea plane crash: casualties reported after Jeju Air flight veers off runway at Muan airport – live updates

At least 20 casualties reported by Yonhap news agency, after plane with 174 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence, local media reportSouth Korean news agency Yonhap is reporting that a bird strike may have affected the plane’s landing gear.Footage circulating online appears to show a Jeju Air plane attempting to land without its landing gear down. The footage has not yet been verified. Continue reading...

Events

13 hours ago Covid symptoms to look out for after Christmas and do you still have to isolate if you test positive?

Here’s what you need to know about Covid over the festive period 🤧

Science

6 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year fans blast 'very insensitive' round Chris McCausland had to take part in

Chris McCausland made history last year when he became the first blind celebrity to take part in Strictly and won the show, yet viewers were left unimpressed by The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Politics

22 hours ago House of the Dragon actor: 'leaving London for Brighton has been really good for my mental health.'

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

Society

15 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo slams Sir Jim Ratcliffe amid Man Utd charity cut despite £23bn fortune

The Portuguese superstar spoke out with fans angry at the chemicals tycoon's latest cost-cutting gambit

Economics

16 hours ago Manchester City’s hearing looms over football in 2025 – and the ramifications will be seismic

As well as the Premier League’s case against Manchester City, Miguel Delaney details the issues hurting a sport bursting at the seams with surprises on the pitch expected

Sport

3 hours ago South Korea plane crash: Aircraft carrying 175 passengers smashes into wall at Muan International Airport

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

6 hours ago Prince Harry backed mental health firm slammed by workers as 'toxic train wreck’

BetterUp, the life-coaching and mental health organisation that has Prince Harry as part of its leadership has been canned by employees who say management has 'no moral compass'

Politics

23 hours ago Doctor recommends foods that 'slow alcohol absorption' before night out

The GP explained why it is important to eat well before drinking alcohol and shared their recommendations

Society

18 hours ago People smugglers offer migrants ‘package deals’ to UK as Channel crossings top 150,000 since 2018

Sir Keir Starmer has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals

Economics

17 hours ago Manchester United end donation to charity for former players as financial worries mount

The latest cost-cutting measure instigated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man Utd has seen the club end charitable donations to a former players' group.

Sport

4 hours ago Eating breakfast in the morning can have dramatic impact on women's muscle strength, study finds

Scientists found that women who regularly eat breakfast have a significantly stronger hand grip than those who skip it. .

Events

15 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy addresses 'unimaginable year' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about the year since being diagnosed with terminal cancer and how he is responding to treatment

Science

7 hours ago Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to undergo major surgery in matter of hours after health scare

The 75-year-old, who had surgery for a hernia this year, was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement.

Politics

24 hours ago Scots children left waiting more than 1,000 days for specialist mental health treatment

The Lib Dems warned the Scottish Government had "repeatedly raided tens of millions from the mental health budget".

Society

18 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy opens up on his 'unimaginable' year after his terminal cancer diagnosis and reveals how he has dealt with coming to terms with stage 4 disease in public

Hoy, 48, was given between two to four years to live by doctors after being diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate which then spread to his bones.

Economics

17 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be shaking his head at the transfer Manchester United missed on Monday

Man United are desperately lacking goals in their side, but they have made poor decisions when it comes to signing forwards.

Sport

4 hours ago Our son's terrifying illness is so rare only 28 other children have it... now we're on a quest to find a cure

Angus Powell, three, carries a rare mutation in the CRELD1 gene. The disorder it causes has now been named: Jeffries-Lakhani Neurodevelopmental Syndrome, or JELANS.

Events

19 hours ago Flu hospitalisations almost double in Scotland as pressure mounts on health boards

The number of people consulting their GP about the illness also reached the highest level recorded in seven years.

Science

7 hours ago Dani Dyer issues major wedding update as she opens up on 'difficult' decision

Love Island star Dani Dyer has issued a major update regarding her wedding to Jarrod Bowen and has revealed the one part of the planning process that she found "difficult"

Politics

26 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

Society

27 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

Economics

24 hours ago Man United ‘expected to see six new players signed in 2025’ due to ‘impossible’ issues

Micah Richards believes Manchester United will welcome a whole host of new signings to Old Trafford in 2025, while Alan Shearer has pinpointed an impossible task for Ruben Amorim's current players

Sport

4 hours ago How the CrowdStrike outage made IT supply chains the new big issue in tech

The CrowdStrike outages, which brought infrastructure around the world to a standstill, placed new focus on IT supply chains.

Events

20 hours ago How TikTok doctor Julie Smith had to rewrite her own rules on coping in a crisis after she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Psychologist Dr Julie Smith has helped millions of people via her TikTok. But when she discovered she had breast cancer, she had to rewrite her rules

Science

7 hours ago Tim Allen shares Toy Story 5 update with message to fans after 'first five

The actor has provided an update on the fifth instalment of the Toy Story franchise as he revealed he has already attended the first recording session for the upcoming film.

Politics

26 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Matheus Cunha sends message as Raheem Sterling makes loan decision

Arsenal have a few positions that could do with more quality - especially up front given their lack of a recognised No 9 - while some defensive cover would also be useful after injuries to Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu

Sport

5 hours ago Luke Littler vs Ian White LIVE! World Darts Championship result and latest updates

Title favourite returns to action after wins for Michael van Gerwen and Chris Dobey on Saturday night

Events

21 hours ago The bowel cancer symptoms to look out for as cases in young people rise sharply in England

Diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking could be explanations for the rising cases of early-onset bowel cancer

Science

7 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa admits she 'cannot cope' as star shares health update

Jacqueline Jossa has admitted she 'cannot cope' as the EastEnders star shares a health update just days after telling her followers she'd 'ruined Christmas' after an accident

Politics

5 hours ago Kelsey Parker praises her boyfriend Will Lindsay for 'bringing her back to life' after the death of her late husband Tom Parker following cancer battle

Kelsey Parker has praised her boyfriend Will Lindsay for 'bringing her back to life' following the tragic death of her late husband, Tom Parker.

Events

7 hours ago Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to undergo major surgery in matter of hours after health scare

The 75-year-old, who had surgery for a hernia this year, was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement.

Politics

6 hours ago Royal Family's most heartbreaking year in full from health traumas to deaths and scandal

The Royal Family has endured a tumultuous 2024 that nobody could have ever predicted this time last year - and it has been marred by health battles, ongoing bitter feuds and a heartbreaking tragedy

Events

7 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe's seven controversial Man Utd decisions amid 'total contempt' blast

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have made a series of controversial decisions since taking control of Manchester United a year ago, with many backfiring and proving unpopular

Politics

7 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year slammed for failing to make show accessible for Chris McCausland

Channel 4 viewers hit out at the Big Fat Quiz of the Year after blind comedian Chris McCausland took part in the 2024 episode, with some claiming it was not inclusive for him

Events

8 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United saviour linked with new clubs after brutal sack

Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was saved just three years into his time at Old Trafford

Politics

8 hours ago Moment WHO boss is dramatically rushed to safety and 'narrowly escapes death' as Israeli strike hits an airport in Yemen

In the footage from the airport in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, Mr Ghebreyesus can be seen relaxing in what appears to be a waiting room before all of a sudden he is rushed to his feet.

Events

9 hours ago World Darts Championship LIVE! Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action on day 11

A huge night of action awaits on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

Politics

9 hours ago Countryfile's Julia Bradbury says 'death looked me in the eyes' before huge life change

TV presenter and Countryfile host Julia Bradbury made a huge life change after revealing 'death looked her in the eyes' following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021

Events

9 hours ago Tributes pour in for legendary film director as family issues heartbreaking statement

Charles Shyer, the director of iconic films like Father of the Bride and The Parent Trap, has died at the age of 83. His family have issued a statement following his sad passing

Politics

9 hours ago Father of the Bride director Charles Shyer dies as family issues heartbreaking statement

The director of hit films Father of the Bride and Baby Boom, Charles Shyer, has died at the age of 83

Events

9 hours ago Dean Phillips, early Democratic critic of Biden, reflects on party’s presidential loss

Outgoing representative, whose assessment of campaign now feels prescient, saddened to be vindicatedDean Phillips, the Democratic representative from Minnesota who bucked his party to become the only elected official to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic primary earlier this year, has said he is “saddened” by the accuracy of his prediction at the time that the outgoing president could not win re-election.“If what I feel now is vindication, it’s awfully unsatisfying,” Phillips told Politico, adding: “The fact was, he was not in a position to win. The fact was his approval numbers were historically low. The fact was his physical decline was real.” Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year branded  'uncomfortable' by viewers as they claim they failed to make it accessible for blind comedian Chris McCausland

Big Fat Quiz of the Year viewers have hit out at the 'uncomfortable' format as they claimed Channel 4 failed to make the show accessible for Chris McCausland.

Events

9 hours ago World Darts Championship LIVE! Michael van Gerwen in action before Luke Littler returns

A huge night of action awaits on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

Politics

9 hours ago Ollie Watkins issued Aston Villa warning as star fights for striker spot

The former Brentford forward has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks due to the red-hot form of Jhon Duran - but is set to start against Brighton on Monday

Events

9 hours ago Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko pardons 20 people jailed for ‘extremism’

Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash; Russia’s Gazprom announces it will halt gas supplies to MoldovaReport: Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash without admitting Russia at faultItalian police said on Saturday that they were investigating cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group targeting several websites including Milan’s airports and the foreign ministry.The websites of the ministry, Malpensa and Milan-Linate airport, and the transport systems in Siena and Turin were hit, according to national cybersecurity police spokesman Marco Valerio Cervellini, Reuters reports. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Bukayo Saka issues update on worrying Arsenal injury after undergoing surgery

Bukayo Saka has posted a picture from his hospital bed after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstring that will keep him out of action for Arsenal and England for two months

Events

10 hours ago WHO ‘appalled’ by Israel attack on northern Gaza’s last functioning major hospital

Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia was partially destroyed and critical patients are at grave risk, the UN body saysThe World Health Organization says it is “appalled” by an Israeli raid which it said had shut down and partly destroyed the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza.Israel’s “systematic dismantling of the health system” combined with a siege of the population in the north of the coastal strip over the past 80 days “puts the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk”, the WHO said. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling and Ben White latest news and return dates

Gunners enter 2025 missing another key player for a period of months

Events

10 hours ago Dani Dyer lets slip date she will marry Jarrod Bowen as she reveals guest list issue

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has given an insight into her upcoming big day with fiance Jarrod Bowen after the couple set a date for their wedding

Politics

11 hours ago Warning to Amazon Echo users to keep device out of certain rooms at home

Smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo can help with daily tasks, give you instant updates on the weather, read you the latest news headlines, and even play your favourite song

Events

10 hours ago Coronation Street confirms how long Rob Donovan is really back for as actor issues four

Fans have been left both shocked and delighted to learn that actor Marc Baylis will be reprising his role in the ITV soap

Politics

11 hours ago Man Utd fans turn on Sir Jim Ratcliffe as latest controversy branded 'act of cowardice'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to stop giving £40,000 to a trust for former players of Manchester United has gone down like a lead balloon among already tetchy supporters

Events