8 h. ago UK inflation inches up in December but a decline toward 2% is expected in 2026

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose in December for the first time in five months, pushing further above the Bank of England’s target

Economics

30 h. ago Record heat expected in 2026 as Met Office says when warmth returns to UK

The Met Office predicts 2026 could be a record hot year globally, with UK temperatures rising from late March

Society

33 h. ago GSK acquiring firm developing food allergy treatment in £1.6bn deal

The transaction is expected to complete during the first quarter of 2026.

Economics

35 h. ago Aberdeen grabs largest share of Scottish commercial property deals in decade

“With quality stock on the market, we expect Aberdeen to continue to be active in 2026” – Euan Kelly

Economics

52 h. ago Vintage names predicted to be top choices for babies born in 2026

JoJo Maman Bébé has predicted the names that are set to trend in 2026 - and there's one theme in particular expected to be popular with parents

Politics

4 d. ago Man United next manager latest as Luis Enrique stance emerges and 'top contenders' named

Manchester United will appoint a permanent head coach for the 2026/27 season and Luis Enrique isn't expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain to take the job at Old Trafford

Politics

5 d. ago ‘It’s a long and difficult dream’: João Fonseca on practice, patience and matching Sinner and Alcaraz

Brazilian teenage tennis sensation says he cannot control expectations but is looking forward to challenging the best again in 2026, starting at the Australian Open‘My dream is to become world No 1, win grand slam titles and make history for Brazil,” João Fonseca says with simple purity as we reach the crux of his huge ambition. Fonseca is 19 and he makes that succinct list of his goals sound almost as casual as a few fun things a more ordinary teenager might aim to do this weekend. But Fonseca is different.He is a generational talent who, in recent years, has been spoken of as a future superstar amid predictions that he might have the best chance of denting the dominant hold that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner exert over men’s tennis. But, as time in Fonseca’s company proves, he is remarkably grounded and mature for his age. Those attributes underline his credentials far more effectively than the hype that has trailed him. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Lenders expect mortgage availability to increase in early 2026 – survey

Several lenders have announced mortgage rate cuts in recent weeks.

Politics

6 d. ago UK rents expected to rise 2% in 2026 amid 'chronic' housing shortage

UK rents expected to rise 2% in 2026 amid 'chronic' housing shortage  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

8 d. ago Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protectionsA labour rights NGO says it has found evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubus, the furry toys that took the world by storm last year and which are expected to continue to grow in popularity in 2026.Labubus, toothy gremlins made by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, have become one of China’s hottest cultural exports. In the first half of 2025 alone, “the Monsters” line of toys, which includes Labubus, generated 4.8bn yuan (£511m) in sales for the Hong Kong-listed company. In August, Pop Mart’s chief executive, Wang Ning, said the company was on track to reach 20bn yuan in revenues in 2025. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago More Brits unemployed in '39th straight month of decline' as Keir Starmer issued warning

Jobseekers rose sharply in December as demand for new hires slumped, with permanent staff placements declining for the 39th consecutive month

Events

1 week ago Animal you see first in optical illusion can tell you what to expect in 2026

A mind-bending optical illusion claims to be able to tell you what's in store for you in 2026 - and it's all based on the animal you see first when you look at the image

Politics

1 week ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg share emotional update 'it's been fun'

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell and YouTuber Joe Sugg announced last year that they are expecting a baby in 2026

Politics

1 week ago 'Golden Globes to be sexiest event of 2026 as sheer gowns flash bums and chests'

EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Globes will take place on Sunday 11 January and the 2026 event is expected to be the skimpiest so far as the celebs step out in "hosiery over their chests, bums and midriffs"...

Politics

1 week ago UK house sales were 8% higher in November than a year earlier – HMRC figures

Some housing market experts are expecting a rebound in early 2026 as some house hunters put decisions on hold at the end of last year.

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump's Scottish course 'proved itself' as DP World Tour venue

Summer slot left open on 2026 schedule expected to be an event at Trump International Golf Links

Politics

2 w. ago A new helper robot named Cloid, ‘extended reality’ and a lot of AI: What to expect at CES 2026

Hyundai also is announcing a major push on robotics and manufacturing advancements

Politics

2 w. ago Riverdale's Charles Melton's girlfriend pregnant as she shares adorable bump snap

Charles Melton who is known for his role as Reggie Mantle in Riverdale will become a dad in 2026 after his girlfriend announced she is expecting their first baby together

Politics

2 w. ago From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026

Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bankInvestors expect global stock markets to keep rising in 2026, despite fears that the AI bubble could burst, and anxiety about chaos engulfing the US central bank.Wall Street strategists broadly expect the S&P 500 share index of US-listed companies to continue to rise over the next 12 months, but said it could be a volatile year if geopolitical tensions increase and inflation fails to fall. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Home sales expected to jump significantly in 2026 as experts say a rebound is on the horizon after slowdown

The National Association of Realtors’ prediction hinges on an expected mortgage rate drop to 6 percent in 2026

Politics