Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Discover the simple steps to receive a festive card from the Prince and Princess of Wales this Christmas. Learn the correct address, posting deadlines, and essential tips to ensure your reply.
A new Netflix documentary chronicles The New Yorker's 100-year history, exploring its iconic covers, legendary writers, and cultural impact. Discover the story behind the magazine.
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
Discover London's premier rooftop venues offering spectacular views of the 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks. Book your VIP spot for an unforgettable celebration overlooking the Thames.
Discover the best free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display. Plan your celebration and welcome the new year in style.
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
A Merseyside police officer faces a charge of causing death by careless driving after a collision that killed 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore on Christmas Eve 2022. Read the latest developments.
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for urgent EU support as Russia escalates attacks. France and Poland pledge military aid amid growing European security concerns.
BBC's new thriller Wild Cherry delivers soapy drama about wealthy families in Richford Lake. Read our review of this fashion-forward, trashy entertainment.
Young Eve Dingle makes a shocking discovery about her grandfather Bear Wolf in early ITVX release. Read the full spoilers and Joshua Richards' exclusive comments.
Next week's explosive EastEnders sees Vicki Fowler's trauma spiral into violence while Zack Hudson intervenes, sparking romantic complications. Plus: Ravi faces consequences and adoption drama continues.
EastEnders spoilers: Ravi faces a violent kidnap as Suki and Eve's adoption assessment descends into chaos. Read the full explosive details here.
Harry Pitman's family say justice has been done as his teenage killer receives 16-year sentence for Primrose Hill murder. Read the full story.
Suki and Eve's adoption hopes are shattered by Priya's outburst, but a major twist follows. Can they overcome their family drama? Read the latest EastEnders spoilers.
The Guardian investigates why growing numbers of New Zealanders are considering leaving their country. Share your experience if you're planning to depart.
Sadiq Khan and City of London Police warn against fake New Year's Eve fireworks tickets. Only buy from official partner Ticketmaster to avoid scams and inflated prices.
The United Nations issues stark warning as 2023-2025 set to become hottest three-year period ever recorded, risking permanent damage to Earth's climate systems.
The Guardian is seeking UK centenarians to share their extraordinary life stories and unique perspectives on a century of change. If you're 100 or older, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you.
In a raw and revealing interview, Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins shares his powerful journey through alcoholism, anger, and five decades of sobriety - a story of redemption and resilience.
Exclusive interview with Westlife as they celebrate 25 spectacular years in music - from global fame to family priorities and why they're having the time of their lives.
Discover how medieval monks and nuns shaped the Halloween traditions we know today, long before it became the Americanised festival of frights.
Exclusive details emerge as 16-year-old boy appears in court charged with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Harry Pitman during London's New Year celebrations.
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Harry Pitman during an altercation on Hampstead Heath as crowds gathered for fireworks.
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman during violent clashes on Primrose Hill as London welcomed 2024, in a case that has shocked the capital.
A 17-year-old has been convicted of stabbing a schoolboy to death during Primrose Hill's New Year's Eve celebrations, in a case that has shocked the community.