4 h. ago Prince William announces visit to Saudi Arabia next month to celebrate 'growing trade, energy and investment ties'

Prince William will make a royal visit to Saudi Arabia next month at the request of the British Government, Kensington Palace confirmed today.

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7 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Will 2026 be the 'year that Britain turns a corner', as Rachel Reeves claims?

The Chancellor pledged today that 2026 will be the 'year that Britain turns a corner' after the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December from 3.2 per cent in November.

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7 h. ago ‘Who will stand up and oppose it?’: Trump’s relentless campaign of retribution in his second term

From firing lawyers and government officials to pursuing indictments – president has created a culture of vengeanceDuring his first year in the White House, Donald Trump has pursued a campaign of retribution unlike any other president in US history.That Trump would pursue such a campaign is not surprising. Since he launched his first run for president in 2015, Trump has channeled the politics of grievance into political success. Returning to the White House after surviving two impeachments and four different criminal cases against him, Trump has used the might of the federal government to punish those he believes have wronged him. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Judi Dench backs campaign to protect London’s green spaces from developers

Actor says it is ‘more important than ever’ to safeguard city’s parks as report finds more than 50 are at riskDame Judi Dench has called for greater protections for London’s parks and green spaces, as research finds more than 50 of the city’s parks are at risk from development.The Oscar-winning actor has long loved trees, and in 2017 fronted a BBC documentary about her love for them. She plants a tree every time a close friend or relative dies, including for her late husband, Michael Williams, who died in 2001, and the actor Natasha Richardson, who was killed in a skiing accident in 2009, and one for her brother Jeffery Dench, who died in 2014. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago The 7 kitchen colours that will be everywhere in 2026, according to a top interior designer

After years of minimalist white and grey schemes, bold colour is making a comeback, with designers encouraging homeowners to experiment with rich tones and muted pastels alike.

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56 h. ago Benidorm named most popular stag and hen do destination for 2026

New data from UK wedding travel specialists StagWeb and GoHen highlights 10 popular European destinations British stag and hen dos are set to flock to this year.

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66 h. ago Have you seen this man? Why Australian Open star Emma Raducanu desperately wants to get in touch with her new No.1 fan

The British star defied her injury-hit preparation for the Open by winning her first match in straight sets on Sunday night.

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4 d. ago I'm not saying leopard print is out, but deer print is officially in for 2026

Jessica Carroll on what to buy and how to wear it

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4 d. ago The four colour trends you'll want to decorate with in 2026: From a serene blue to an opulent red

Pantone may have crowned an airy white as its Colour of the Year, but other brands beg to differ. Which will you choose, asks Nicole Gray

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4 d. ago Lean machine Michael van Gerwen reveals weighty plan to be more dangerous than ever after Bahrain glory

Dutch star has made a flying start to his 2026 campaign with win in Bahrain and he's aiming to get even leaner and meaner

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5 d. ago Revealed: The 9 new emojis coming to your smartphone in 2026

While users already have over 3,900 characters to choose from, nine brand new options are coming later this year.

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5 d. ago Rising Scottish golf star makes sensational start to 2026 on Turkey trip

16-year-old Aidan Lawson beats an Open champion and Open Silver Medal winner by eight shots

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5 d. ago Australia's most infamous bank robber, The Postcard Bandit, deserves freedom after 30 years behind bars including 12 in solitary confinement, author who spent years studying his crimes claims

Abe Madison, also known as Derek Pedley, wrote the comprehensive work on Brendan Abbott's crimes and has stayed in touch with him from behind bars ever since.

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5 d. ago Madeira crowned the world's top trending destination for 2026

The 'Hawaii of Europe' - home to black-sand beaches, volcanic landscapes and a sub-tropical climate - beat the likes of Recife, Brazil, and Quy Nhon, Vietnam.

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6 d. ago White trainers aren't over, but these 6 colours are about to take over in 2026

Sometimes monochrome, sometimes dual-tone, these are the trainer colours set to replace white as the default.

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8 d. ago Kate will put health and family before everything else in 2026 and her 'days of powering through are done', royal expert claims

The Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday with a reflective video of the royal enjoying a walk through the grounds close to her Windsor home.

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8 d. ago Stargazing in the UK named as world's best travel adventure to book in 2026

From multi-day endurance challenges to restorative retreats, National Geographic has revealed the top experiences to book for 2026.

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8 d. ago The 20 towns where house prices are forecast to rise MOST in 2026

Towns and cities across Scotland and northern England will perform best, while the south is set to suffer according to Zoopla.

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9 d. ago Where is Scottish golf at start of 2026 campaign around the world

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster sets the scene for this year for the prodest golfing nation in the world

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9 d. ago Charli XCX sets pulses racing as she poses topless for sexy snaps while getting ready for the Golden Globes

The British singer, 33, left very little to the imagination as she covered her modesties with a clutch bag, posing in just a half-corset, black knickers and edgy sunglasses.

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