Politics
Croydon Council Names 7 Blue Badge Fraudsters in Zero-Tolerance Crackdown
Croydon Council has named and shamed seven residents prosecuted for misusing disabled parking badges, with fines totalling over £6,000. Read the full story.
Culture
From Withnail to Pulp Fiction: Readers Reveal Their Favourite Unlikable Movie Characters
Guardian readers share their picks for cinema's most compellingly awful characters, from Richard E Grant's Withnail to Samuel L Jackson's Jules Winnfield. Discover the anti-heroes we love to hate.
Sports
Charlton Athletic 'Poised' to Sign Lyndon Dykes in Championship Transfer Battle
Charlton Athletic are reportedly set to beat Leicester City and Ipswich Town to the signing of Birmingham City striker Lyndon Dykes this January. Nathan Jones seeks extra firepower.
Business
Trump Defends Fed Attacks, Vows to Replace Powell Despite Wall Street Backlash
Donald Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's defence of the Federal Reserve, insisting he will announce a new central bank chair. Explore the escalating conflict over monetary policy independence.
Health
Environment
Transport
London Underground to get full mobile coverage by 2026
Transport for London confirms over half of its underground stations now have 4G and 5G, with the entire network set for connectivity by the end of 2026. Stay connected on your commute.
Caledonian Sleeper's new Birmingham route starts Jan 15
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train launches a new stop at Birmingham International on January 15, 2026, marking its biggest timetable change in three decades. Discover how this boosts travel and tourism.
Northern Powerhouse Rail Approved, But Delays Until 2040s
The government has approved the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan, but key details on funding and a delayed Birmingham-Manchester line until the 2040s raise concerns. Explore the analysis.
The Dazzling Danger of Modern Car Headlights
Stephen Collins' cartoon highlights the blinding issue of ultra-bright LED headlights. Discover why drivers are struggling and what it means for road safety in the UK.
Full mobile coverage for London Underground by end of 2026
Transport for London confirms the entire Tube network will have 4G and 5G mobile coverage by the end of 2026, with key lines set for connectivity this summer. Stay connected underground.