35 h. ago Were these celebrities' New Year's Eve celebrations tacky or classy? One etiquette expert gives her verdict 

And speaking to the Daily Mail, the Queen of Etiquette, Laura Windsor has delivered her verdict on the celebrities who nailed bringing in the next 12 months in style...

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38 h. ago Partying Brits celebrate the New Year in style before staggering home in the early hours

Millions stayed up to welcome in 2026 at midnight, with many opting to hit the UK's high streets, pubs and clubs and staying out well into this morning.

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55 h. ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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62 h. ago London and New York ring in 2026 with spectacular firework displays as world celebrates New Year’s Eve in style

London and New York ring in 2026 with spectacular firework displays as world celebrates New Year’s Eve in style  thesun.co.uk

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3 d. ago The hill I will die on: Never decline an invitation on the day of the event. Ghosting is the humane option | Phineas Harper

Either say you can’t make it well in advance or keep stummAs New Year’s Eve looms, I implore you to heed this party etiquette advice. There are only two correct times to decline a party invitation: well in advance or not at all. The last thing any stressed-out host wants to receive, in the moments before their big event begins, is a sudden flood of 11th-hour RSVPs from guests announcing that they’re not coming. And yet, as anyone who regularly organises large parties in Britain knows, that’s exactly what they tend to be sent. It needs to stop.Having an invitation turned down in advance stings a little, but it is genuinely helpful. It provides a sense of potential turnout to help gauge catering and expectations. A decline on the day, however, is infuriatingly useless. Food and booze will already long since have been ordered, and it’s way too late to invite another friend to make up the numbers.Phineas Harper is a writer and curator Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tesco offers free fruity treats for two weeks but Brits need to act fast

For two weeks from December 30th, children will be able to collect a free British-grown favourite at checkout in over 800 participating Tesco stores across the UK

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4 d. ago Most unexpected celebrity hair transformations of 2025– from Cheryl to Princess Kate

From Cheryl's 'octopus' layers to Princess Kate's long blonde curls that made headlines, these have been the biggest hair makeovers of 2025...

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6 d. ago Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people

Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approach to defence.After initially announcing plans to implement the scheme earlier this year, the government has now confirmed that about 150 under-25s will be recruited for the pilot programme, which is due to start in March 2026. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Cops will ask FBI for more info about claims Epstein victims were drugged & tortured at ‘paedo ring’ parties in Britain

COPS will ask the FBI for more information about claims Epstein victims were abused at “paedophile ring” parties in Britain.  A batch of files released in the US this week included unproven claims Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell attended events in which abuse took place.   One alleged victim said they were tied to a table and...

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8 d. ago Wayne Rooney and Coleen pose in Christmas PJs as they lead celebrities celebrating

Wayne and Coleen Rooney were amongst the celebs celebrating Christmas in style

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1 week ago European football: Mbappé matches Ronaldo’s record as Real close on Barça

Mbappé makes it 59 goals in a year in win over SevillaJuventus stay in Serie A race with 2-1 win over RomaKylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style.Mbappé missed several earlier chances before getting his chance from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th goal in as many games across all competitions in 2025 to level Ronaldo’s 2013 haul. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 2025’s paltry Christmas Day lineup is not what Britain’s television industry needs

It’s a particularly drab year on the British festive television front, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll. The Big Four need to get their act together soon – or risk ceding Christmas to American streaming giants

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2 w. ago Justin Bieber and wife Hailey attend a holiday party at buzzy Funke after marriage rumors

Justin and Hailey Bieber were celebrating in style when they dropped by a holiday party in Beverly Hills on Thursday night.

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2 w. ago The biggest fashion trends for 2026: Broad shoulders and 80s silhouettes are back

The biggest style shifts predicted for the new year – as predicted by celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson

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2 w. ago Brooches, broad shoulders and 80s belts: The biggest fashion trends for 2026

Celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson helps break down the biggest style shifts predicted for the new year.

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2 w. ago Britney's denim disaster to Kylie Jenner's Timothée Chalamet 'abomination'

As Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner step out in matchy matchy orange outfits, we look back and some of the best celeb couples to do the double over the years

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2 w. ago The perfect Christmas canapés: Easy recipes for a memorable celebration

The key to flawless hosting lies in irresistible festive bites, says Gurdeep Loyal. These Christmas canapé recipes – cheese straws, devilled eggs and devils on horseback – deliver effortless style, bold flavours and unforgettable first impressions for your celebrations

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2 w. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: If Reform and the Tories let Labour back in they would never be forgiven. When I asked Farage about a pact his answer was very revealing

Have there ever been two political parties in modern British politics that think alike on so many issues as Reform UK and the Tories?

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2 w. ago Fresh blow for Keir Starmer as Greens' Zack Polanski is most popular party leader while PM languishes as most unpopular

The Opinium survey found Mr Polanski has a net approval rating of -1, which made him the most popular leader from Britain's five best-supported parties.

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2 w. ago Willy Chavarria: The designer on a mission to make America great again

He’s beloved by Madonna and Billie Eilish and has always tried to raise people up — right now, that means all of the United States

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