Politics
Alaa Abd El-Fattah Returns to UK After 6-Year Egypt Prison Ordeal
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Culture
Memphis Legend Don Bryant Dies at 83: I Can't Stand the Rain Songwriter
Don Bryant, the revered Memphis soul singer and songwriter behind 'I Can't Stand the Rain', has died aged 83. Read tributes and explore his legendary career.
Sports
Sydney to Hobart Day 2: Comanche and LawConnect Battle for Lead
Day two of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a fierce duel between supermaxis Comanche and LawConnect. Get the latest standings and weather analysis.
Business
From Zorb Balls to Fake Paparazzi: Brits Reveal Their Most Ridiculous Purchases
Metro readers share their most absurd buys, from a £550 Zorb ball to fake celebrity photos. Discover the hilarious and costly lessons learned from Boxing Day sale madness.
Environment
Transport
TfL issues 61,363 fare evasion fines in 2025
Transport for London has issued a staggering 61,363 Penalty Fare Notices to ticket evaders in 2025. Discover the monthly breakdown and TfL's strategy to halve evasion by 2030.
Boxing Day gridlock as 20 million cars hit UK roads
Drivers face severe Boxing Day congestion with 19.7 million journeys expected. The AA and RAC reveal the worst motorway hotspots and urge travel outside peak hours.
London's major transport upgrades set for 2026
From air-conditioned Piccadilly Line trains to expanded Superloop routes and Tube-wide mobile coverage, discover TfL's key projects transforming London travel in 2026.
TfL's Major 2026 Transport Upgrades for London
Transport for London unveils its 2026 upgrade plans, including new Piccadilly Line trains, expanded mobile coverage on the Tube, and new Superloop express bus routes. Discover how the network is evolving.
Sexual offences on London Underground reach five-year peak
Reported sexual offences on the Tube hit a five-year high, with campaigners warning harassment is 'routine' for women. New TfL data reveals 595 incidents in 2024/25.