10 h. ago Brits set to use seven times more electricity on Christmas Day

New research shows that households are expected to use more than seven times the average daily consumption of electricity on Christmas Day

Politics

13 h. ago Brits spending more time cleaning than eating on Christmas day fear being judged

Christmas hosts are more worried about being judged on the cleanliness of their homes than the food they serve, a new poll reveals.

Events

16 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Is Britain right to rejoin the Erasmus EU education scheme?

Work on the UK joining Erasmus was announced as part of the Prime Minister's post-Brexit reset deal with Brussels in May. The UK left the scheme under Boris Johnson.

Politics

18 h. ago Susan Boyle sends sweet message to Timothée Chalamet after he names her 'greatest Brit'

The Hollywood star recently unveiled his love for Susan Boyle and the West Lothian star has responded to him with a touching message

Politics

20 h. ago Susan Boyle responds to Timothée Chalamet calling her one of greatest Brits: ‘Early days were quite something’

Actor put Scottish singer on his list of five greatest British stars alongside Lewis Hamilton, David and Victoria Beckham, and Fakemink

Politics

24 h. ago Matilda, 10, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre farewelled at emotional service ...and the PM is most definitely NOT invited

Matilda Britvan, ten, was celebrating the first day of Hannukah at Bondi Beach with her family on Sunday evening when she was allegedly gunned down by father and son terrorists.

Events

38 h. ago Kemi Badenoch accuses Starmer of 'not having the baubles' to stop resident doctors' five day strike as the NHS battles super flu outbreak

Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of 'not having the baubles' to stop the resident doctors' five-day strike amid Britain's super flu outbreak. 

Events

41 h. ago Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid bids farewell to ITV show as she reveals she’ll be off air for WEEKS

GOOD Morning Britain's Susanna Reid bid farewell to the ITV daytime programme in her last show before huge changes hit. The much-loved anchor, 55, wrapped Wednesday's episode with the news she won't be on-screen for weeks. Susanna, who was presenting with Richard Madeley, 69, told Good Morning Britain viewers: "I'm saying goodbye for Christmas, I...

Culture

47 h. ago UK weather: Fears huge 'weather bomb' could hit Britain just days before Christmas

A 'bomb cyclone' hurtling across the Atlantic is set to bring high winds, heavy rain and fog to the United Kingdom, with the disruption of the Polar Vortex having direct impacts on our weather

Events

52 h. ago ‘Dangerous’ junior doctors’ strike begins today – putting ‘lives at risk’ as super flu cripples NHS

NHS patients should brace for long wait misery over Christmas as doctors’ strikes starting today will hit harder than previous walkouts. The British Medical Association voted to press ahead with the five-day walkout that will last until Monday. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the decision “irresponsible and dangerous”. It comes at the height of a...

Events

52 h. ago NHS patients warned to brave for long wait misery as strikes starts today – and it’ll hit harder than previous walkouts

NHS patients should brace for long wait misery over Christmas as doctors’ strikes starting today will hit harder than previous walkouts, health chiefs warn. The British Medical Association has voted to press ahead with the five-day walkout that will last until Monday. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the decision “irresponsible and dangerous”. It comes at...

Events

53 h. ago Putin mouthpiece lists capital cities Russia 'will destroy' in direct WW3 threat

Putin ally Vladimir Solovyov issued a new threat to the West just days after saying a nuclear strike on Britain was 'inevitable' following the death of paratrooper George Hooley

Politics

55 h. ago Met Office says 'rare' weather phenomenon could hit Brits on Christmas Day

Met Office forecasters say a rare weather phenomenon could descend over the UK on Christmas Day, although temperatures are not expected to be 'particularly cold'

Society

62 h. ago Exactly how much weight you're likely to put on over Christmas, according to science

Research has suggested that the average Briton consumes around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. Yet experts believe that indulging may not impact weight dramatically.

Politics

65 h. ago Britain's worst airport leaves thousands of passengers fuming after 'nightmare of a day'

Thousands of holidaymakers headed to Manchester Airport to kick off their Christmas breaks on Monday.

Politics

3 d. ago The shocking map of Britain that reveals the true scale of sex crimes by illegal migrants

The case of two teenage Afghan asylum seekers jailed for raping a 15-year-old British schoolgirl shocked the nation in recent days.

Events

3 d. ago UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' could bury Brits on Christmas Day

Snow is set to move across Europe towards the UK on Christmas Day, weather maps show, with more freezing conditions on the way - and some areas could be blanketed

Politics

3 d. ago Good Morning Britain second exit announced days after ITV regular quits show

A Good Morning Britain team member has announced they are leaving the ITV morning show with an emotional Instagram post

Culture

4 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Britain’s spy chief to warn of Russia’s ‘expansionist threat’ as Berlin talks enter second day

MI6 chief to deliver remarks on Monday warning ‘chaos is a feature not a bug in the Russian approach’; European leaders to join day two of talks in Berlin. What we know on day 1,391The head of Britain’s foreign spy service, known as MI6, will warn that Russia poses an “aggressive, expansionist, and revisionist” threat, in her first speech since taking office. Blaise Metreweli took over from Richard Moore in October, becoming the first female chief of MI6. “[Vladimir] Putin should be in no doubt, our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraine’s behalf will be sustained,” Metreweli will say on Monday, according to advance extracts of her remarks. “The export of chaos is a feature not a bug in the Russian approach to international engagement, and we should be ready for this to continue until Putin is forced to change his calculus,” she said, according to the extract.Separately, Richard Knighton, head of Britain’s armed forces, will also call in a separate speech on Monday fo...

Events

4 d. ago The incredible Caribbean bargains from just £63 a DAY! Flee cold Britain for sunny beaches this winter with these new packages. Our travel experts tell how to bag the best holiday deal ever

Despite our growing fondness for the white sand shores of the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean remains the ultimate escape during our chilliest months.

Economics