5 h. ago Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message

Refusing to help those in need is tantamount to rejecting God himself, says pontiff during Christmas Eve massPope Leo has told Christians that the Christmas story should remind them of their duty to help the poor and strangers.In his Christmas Eve sermon, the pope said the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn showed followers that refusing to help those in need was tantamount to rejecting God himself. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Kate Middleton gets surprise nod from King Charles in his 2025 Christmas speech

It has been revealed that King Charles 2025 Christmas message has been recorded at Westminster Abbey this year - and contains a sweet nod to his beloved daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales

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15 h. ago Everything you need to know about Sir Keir Starmer's Christmas message

Everything you need to know about Sir Keir Starmer's Christmas message released on Christmas Eve

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16 h. ago Green leader demands Brits pay hundreds of millions of pounds to make Calais migrants more COMFORTABLE while they wait to take small boats to the UK

Zack Polanski will use his Christmas Day message to say £476m currently spent on 'cruelty' trying to stop them should to go towards a new system based on 'compassion, kindness and humanity'.

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17 h. ago King's Speech 2025: What time is it on Christmas Day, how to watch and what to expect

Each year, the monarch reflects on the year in a poignant televised message to the nation, and this year is no different with King Charles delivering the fourth Christmas message of his reign

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18 h. ago Starmer urges Britons to ‘reach out’ to each other over Christmas

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Britons to “reach out to friends, relatives, and neighbours” this Christmas.

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19 h. ago Starmer admits people are still 'struggling with the cost of living' in downbeat Christmas message as he faces rising threat of Labour coup

After a chaotic year and with the threat of a Labour coup rising, the PM used his festive address to insist his 'priority' is making life easier in Britain.

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21 h. ago Keir Starmer admits many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others

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23 h. ago John Swinney sends hope for ‘warmth, kindness and connection’ in Christmas message

Scotland's political leaders have shared messages for people across the country this festive season.

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26 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses ‘great sadness’ at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pontiff calls for ‘day of peace’ on Christmas Day after huge Russian attack in Ukraine kills three and cuts power to several regions. What we know on day 1,400Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace – at least on the feast of the birth of our saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence near Rome on Tuesday. Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine, saying that would only give a military advantage to Kyiv. The pope said: “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that Russia has apparently rejected a request for a truce.” Referring to conflicts in general, Leo said: “I hope they will listen and there will be 24 hours of peace in the whole world.”A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed three people and cut power to several Ukrainian ...

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27 h. ago ROBERT JOBSON: My new book exposes former Prince Andrew's disgusting 'party bags'. In the face of this tsunami of sleaze, he can't stay silent any more

Twenty or so well-fed royals will gather in the saloon at Sandringham tomorrow after listening to the King's Christmas message.

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27 h. ago BEL MOONEY: Christianity is at the heart of so much that's good in our world. Take a quiet moment to celebrate its message

For me the two words 'bauble' and 'tinsel' signify beauty and excitement - and who cares if stylish folk call sparkles and coloured lights naff?

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27 h. ago Keir Starmer focuses on high cost of living in Christmas message

The prime minister said ‘we should each do our bit’ as he urged Britons to ‘reach out’ to friends, relatives and neighbours

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27 h. ago Keir Starmer encourages Britons to ‘reach out’ to others this Christmas

Prime minister calls on people to show kindness to friends or family as leaders broadcast their festive messagesKeir Starmer has called on Britons to show kindness to struggling friends or family this Christmas, saying being in touch with those in need can make a big difference.Starmer, whose brother died last Boxing Day, said people should channel the spirit of the many volunteers and public sector workers who are on duty this Christmas by resolving to get back in touch with those who might find the time of year difficult. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Keir Starmer shares Christmas message with cost of living promise and workers tribute

In message from No10, Prime Minister Keir Starmer pays tribute to those who will be putting on their uniform, or reaching out to those in need, over the Christmas period

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27 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer issues Christmas message and tells UK 'we should each do our bit'

Keir Starmer has said 'we should each do our bit' to help people with the cost of living in his Christmas message

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27 h. ago Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others.

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28 h. ago King Charles to pay tribute to Britain’s war veterans in Christmas message

The King is expected to reflect on the heroics of Britain's war veterans in his annual Christmas message this year, which he has chosen to record at Westminster Abbey.

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29 h. ago King's Christmas message of pilgrims delivered from Westminster Abbey

The King’s Christmas broadcast will come from Lady’s Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

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29 h. ago King breaks tradition again with Christmas message reflecting on emotional milestone

The King's Christmas message will this year come from the historic Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey, which has been the spiritual home of of the Royal Family for over 1,000 years

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