Funding boost for England's most-deprived councils
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m after Gambling Commission finds it acted too slowly to protect customers, including one who staked £86,000 in 16 days. Read the full investigation details.
Flutter Entertainment's Paddy Power and Betfair agree to a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after systems failed to detect harmful betting patterns. Read the full investigation.
The Gambling Commission has issued a £2m penalty to Paddy Power Betfair for serious social responsibility failures. Discover the details of the case and the regulator's warning.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.
UK inflation dropped sharply to 3.2% in November, undershooting forecasts. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut today. Read the latest analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's sunniest year since records began in 1910, with over 1,600 hours of sunshine driving a major increase in solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and climate insights.
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.
New CSIRO modelling reveals an 82% renewable electricity grid could be a third cheaper than current wholesale costs by 2030, challenging claims of soaring energy prices. Explore the future of clean power.
New analysis reveals the East Midlands is set for 94% house price growth, surpassing London. Discover the top investment spots like Nottingham and Derby.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Four protesters arrested after custard and apple crumble thrown at the Imperial State Crown display. Group demands citizen's assembly to 'tax extreme wealth'. Full story.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
Tesla launches a cheaper Model 3 in Europe to counter plunging sales, driven by Musk's political controversies and fierce Chinese competition. Will it revive demand?
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
Sky News host Sharri Markson ranks among Sydney's most influential, beating Lord Mayor Clover Moore in the Daily Telegraph's Power 100. Discover the media moguls and political figures who made the cut.
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Grindr's 2025 Wrapped unveils the year's top slang, including the viral phrase 'turning 19 in Poland'. Discover its meaning and how queer language evolves and goes mainstream.
UK Christmas shoppers are urged to check postal deadlines now. The first cut-off for overseas parcels is 5 December, with UK deadlines following. Avoid missed gifts by planning ahead.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
We test Bluetti's groundbreaking Pioneer Na, the first mainstream portable power station using safer, more ethical sodium-ion battery technology. Is it the future of off-grid power?
The UK government has approved the Sunnica Energy Farm, a massive 3,500-acre solar project in Suffolk. It will power 400,000 homes and create 1,000 jobs. Read more on the implications for UK energy.
Pakistan's parliament passed a constitutional amendment granting army chief General Asim Munir control over all armed forces and lifelong legal immunity, a move critics call a 'constitutional coup'. Explore the implications for democracy.
David Dimbleby's new BBC series, 'What's the Monarchy For?', launches a sharp critique of royal power and influence. The veteran presenter examines King Charles's lobbying and the institution's cost to the public. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
A tribute to England cricketer Robin Smith, whose defiant batting and iconic square cut inspired a generation during a tough era for the national team. Discover his legacy.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', a major US initiative to strengthen investigative journalism and community reporting. Discover how this project will reshape news coverage.