Politics
Ex-Starmer aide blames 'political perma-class' for slowing government action
A former No 10 strategist warns that a complex web of regulators and campaign groups distracts from voters' priorities. Experts say ministers already have the power to reform Whitehall.
Culture
The Night Manager Season 2 Debuts to 3.3 Million Viewers After 10-Year Wait
Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in The Night Manager season 2 on BBC One. The gripping spy thriller drew 3.3 million viewers, with fans declaring it 'worth the decade wait'. Catch up now on iPlayer.
Sports
Darts World Championship 2026: Littler & Anderson Headline Epic Ally Pally Semis
Luke Littler faces Ryan Searle as Gary Anderson meets Gian van Veen in a blockbuster Alexandra Palace semi-final night. Get the lowdown on the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship's final four.
Business
Three Teenagers Missing After Deadly Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire Identified
Three missing teenagers have been named following the devastating New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar that killed at least 40 people. Read the latest updates on the tragedy.
Environment
Transport
Grandfather, 89, killed in hit-and-run, dragged a mile
The family of Tom Wallace, 89, pay tribute after he was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham. Two men have been charged. Read the full story.
Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Morden crash injures two, driver arrested
A woman and man were hospitalised after a two-car collision on Central Road, Morden, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.
Writer Michelle Law on her mother's life-shaping idiom
Australian writer Michelle Law reflects on her mother's Cantonese mantra, '要靚唔要命' (you want beauty, you don't want life), and how it shaped her journey from risk-averse teen to practical mother. Read her personal story.