UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%, a four-year peak
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
The Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a pivotal Week 14 NFL matchup that could decide the AFC North. With both teams at 6-6, a win is crucial for playoff hopes. Get the latest predictions and analysis.
The Martin Parr Foundation announces the death of the celebrated British documentary photographer, a CBE recipient and former Magnum Photos president. Discover his legacy.
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.
Adult performer Bonnie Blue detained in Bali for alleged porn production during Schoolies week. Police seized her 'Bangbus' truck and other items. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
A visual journey through the past week's defining moments: Russian strikes in Ukraine, devastating Asian floods, and Trump's FIFA honour. Explore the powerful images that captured our world.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
The Met Office forecasts one dry afternoon in London before a week of persistent rain moves in. Temperatures will stay mild, reaching up to 14°C. Get the full daily breakdown.
Next week's Coronation Street delivers a killer reveal and a special flashback into Maggie Driscoll's dark past. Get all the spoilers for December 8-12, 2025.
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, famed for his linen dresses worn by Princess Diana, has died at 80. His label thrived for 47 years, shaping style across Ireland and the UK.
Discover the exact Charlotte Tilbury products Sienna Miller used for her radiant red carpet look at the British Fashion Awards 2025. Get her flawless, glowing makeup for less.
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
Groundbreaking Scottish designer and artist Pam Hogg has died at 66. A true punk spirit, she shaped London's fashion and club scene for decades. Read the tribute by her friend Irvine Welsh.
Shoppers can grab Charlotte Tilbury's cult Unreal Skin Foundation Stick for just £26 in the Cyber Monday sale. Beauty writer Eve Rowlands says it gives a flawless, younger-looking finish.
Comedian Alan Carr teams up with Lee Peart for the hilarious 'Bottoms Up' wine podcast. Plus, discover this week's top audio picks, from David Suchet's Dickens to nuclear history. Tune in now!
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?
Week 13 of the NFL season serves up seven thrilling games. Can the Tennessee Titans pull off a shock win against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Follow all the action.
Explore how Schoolies Week 2025 on Australia's Gold Coast blends hedonistic celebration with enhanced safety measures, from skullets to safe sex messaging. Discover the changing culture of this teen tradition.
Hacked applications for Trump's Project 2025 reveal candidates cited Nazi theorists and extremist thinkers as influences for administration roles.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
Remembering Pam Hogg, the Scottish designer whose radical creations dressed music icons from Bowie to Beyoncé while staying true to her DIY punk roots in Hackney Wick.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism for 'deceiving' Budget that delays fiscal repair as economists warn of interest rate hold fears. Key details on borrowing and tax changes.
Save 60% on a luxury Bannatyne spa day for two with treatments, lunch and prosecco. Available at 38 locations nationwide through Wowcher's Black Friday promotion.
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's budget tax threshold freeze will disproportionately impact lower-income households. Discover the full economic consequences.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over Labour's tax manifesto pledge as leading think tanks question budget decisions. Follow live updates and analysis.
A new report reveals how sticking to Labour's manifesto tax promise has financially hurt low and middle earners. Discover the full analysis and what it means for future budgets.