Swimmers will take a freezing dip at Tooting Bec Lido on January 31 to raise money for homeless charity Crisis. The event includes challenges for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned cold water swimmers.
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the sale of the City & Guilds business arm. Discover the concerns over the £1.5bn deal and its impact on the charity's educational mission.
The acclaimed Australian drama Mystery Road: Origin returns for a second series on BBC Two tonight at 9pm. Plus, your guide to the evening's TV highlights, including The Big Fat Quiz of Telly and The Graham Norton Show.
A Manchester charity says two homeless men were refused entry to a Holiday Inn despite rooms being paid for, as an amber cold weather alert warned of increased deaths.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
Your essential guide to tonight's TV: The return of Inspector Lynley, a soap super-crossover crash, and Lucy Worsley investigates a grisly Victorian cold case. Tune in!
US President Donald Trump claims the overnight military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was an assault 'not seen since WWII'. Read the latest updates.
Discover why wearing two pairs of gloves, including a work glove from Home Depot, is the secret to warm, dexterous hands in cold weather. A game-changer for UK winters.
Over 120 women completed a gruelling 100km charity hike across the Isle of Skye, raising over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! while forging lifelong bonds. Discover their uplifting journey.
Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Jonathan Pine in the long-awaited second series of the BBC's acclaimed spy thriller, The Night Manager. Stream on iPlayer now.
Discover the top theatre streaming this January. Watch James Corden's star-making farce, a glitzy musicals night, and breakdancers interpreting Bach. Stream now!
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see bills fall and lives improve, targeting energy costs and the two-child benefit cap in a bid to win back voters and MPs.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
Explore the rare history of two-day Ashes Tests, from the 1882 match that inspired the urn to the bold tactics of 1921. Discover the stories behind cricket's shortest contests.
A powerful new BBC Two series relives the Titanic's final hours using first-hand accounts. Plus, tonight's TV highlights include Torvill & Dean's last dance and a festive Death in Paradise.
An alcohol coach dismantles the risky 'two-pint rule' for drivers. Discover why factors like body weight and beer strength make it an unreliable guide to staying legal.
Avoid festive disputes with our complete guide to Scrabble rules, tile point values, and high-scoring two-letter words. Dominate the board this holiday season!
The beloved Glasgow sitcom Two Doors Down returns for a festive special on BBC One and iPlayer. Read our review of the chaotic neighbourhood Christmas gathering.
Britain, Canada, Germany and 11 other nations slam Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law that risks regional stability.
James Ransone, the acclaimed actor known for playing Ziggy in The Wire and roles in It Chapter Two and Sinister, has died aged 46. We look back at his remarkable career.
James Ransone, known for roles in The Wire and It Chapter Two, has died in Los Angeles aged 46. The medical examiner confirmed his death as suicide.
New Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans aims to elevate the club to rival Bristol City after halting a 10-game losing streak. Read about his dramatic weight loss and ambitious plans.
As calls grow for his release, jailed leader Marwan Barghouti is seen as vital for Palestinian unity and a two-state solution. Could he be the key to peace?
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
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.
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030, with the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap as its centrepiece. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition.
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition. Read the full analysis.