A family's frozen 2020 'Diffmas' garden feast
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer encourages Britons to show kindness this Christmas, as political leaders broadcast festive messages focusing on community, faith, and hope.
PM Keir Starmer acknowledges Britons' financial struggles in his festive address, vowing action is his 'priority'. Read his full message and the political reaction.
King Charles has chosen Westminster Abbey's Lady Chapel for his 2025 Christmas broadcast, highlighting the theme of pilgrimage. Discover the royal and historical significance of the location.
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4's alternative Christmas message for 2025, addressing free speech and the Trump administration. Tune in on Christmas Day at 5.45pm.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
Emmerdale legend Frazer Hines, who played Joe Sugden, shares a Christmas message for fans on Instagram, 31 years after his dramatic soap exit. Discover his life after the Dales.
A poignant new project reveals the profound and personal messages people would leave in a 'very last letter'. Discover the common themes of love, regret, and hope.
Shoppers are rushing to buy meaningful jewellery from Hope Rings before the 15 December delivery deadline. Buyers praise the quality and sentiment of message-card rings like the Hug Ring.
King Charles III expresses profound sadness over Hong Kong's Tai Po fire tragedy that killed 128 people. Read his heartfelt message and latest updates on this devastating incident.
Chiswick House unveils its first-ever Christmas experience inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas carol. Open from November 21 to January 4 - book now!
As PM Keir Starmer heads to the G20, a Ukrainian corruption scandal threatens war support. Back home, a single-sex spaces row erupts and the Covid inquiry report looms.
Rachel Reeves forced into humiliating retreat on tax pledge as Labour MPs revolt. Starmer's government faces credibility crisis ahead of difficult budget. What's the point of Labour?
A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's PMQs clash revealed exhausted MPs in stage of 'sullen resignation' amid budget chaos and tax threshold controversies. Read the full analysis.
Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul faces backlash from Labour MPs. John Harris investigates the internal conflict and the party's shift on immigration rhetoric.
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending the income tax threshold freeze, a move that could see Britons pay more tax. Read the latest budget speculation.
Keir Starmer faces mounting discontent from Labour MPs over his directionless leadership and controversial refugee policies. With party discipline crumbling, could a leadership challenge be imminent?
John Crace reflects on how Labour's first year in power defied predictions of stable governance, revealing unexpected chaos and political missteps that continue to dominate Westminster.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as anonymous briefings against potential leadership challengers expose deep divisions. Readers express despair over Labour's failure to address national crises.
PM Keir Starmer pleads for government to unite after budget leaks and leadership speculation. He vows to fight next election as Labour leader amid party turmoil.
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as support plummets to 18%, trailing Reform UK. Analysis of Labour's challenges and achievements 16 months into power.
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will remain as Labour leader despite polls showing only a third of 2024 voters want him to contest next election. Budget and local elections loom.
Keir Starmer faces major internal rebellion as Labour MPs condemn hardline asylum measures including child deportations and asset seizures. Significant party divisions exposed.
Keir Starmer faces leadership challenge as Labour government confronts £30bn budget black hole and internal rebellion. Can the PM survive?
Angela Rayner breaks silence on Labour turmoil, calling party infighting 'arrogant tittle-tattle' while not ruling out future leadership bid. Shabana Mahmood describes week as 'mortifying'.
Labour MPs predict catastrophic local election results as leadership turmoil deepens. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces career crisis after budget U-turn. Read the latest political analysis.
Police arrest two men after a mobile phone was found hidden in the House of Commons chamber, intended to disrupt PMQs with sex noises. Discover the security breach details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves retreats from income tax increases, opting for stealth taxes in November budget. Analysis of Labour's broken manifesto pledge and its impact on tax fairness.