London's New Year's Day: Sunny start, then 8-day rain
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
A look back at Keir Starmer's government in 2025: major trade deals and renter reforms vs immigration chaos and a shocking resignation. Did Labour deliver?
Political commentator Eliot Wilson makes five key predictions for UK politics in 2026, covering Keir Starmer's future, SNP fortunes, and a potential Reform UK scandal. Read the full forecast.
As the Politics Weekly America team revisits a special series, we examine which Trump family members are driving his White House return and who has retreated from the political spotlight. Explore the dynamics of a potential political dynasty.
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
As Westminster winds down, we explore the celebratory and cautionary tales behind the drinks marking the political year's end. Discover the stories in every glass.
West Midlands Police chief apologises for misleading evidence on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa. MPs to question officials next week. Read the latest.
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, blocking an attempt to 'starve' the agency. Read the latest on this key legal battle.
From hurricanes to war zones, explore how satellite imagery documented 2025's most significant moments. See the year's impact from a unique, space-based perspective.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property in Croydon. The death is being treated as unexpected. Call 101 with information.
Police are urgently seeking two brothers after Trey Johnson, 30, was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day. His family pay tribute to a 'loving father'. Information is sought.
Police are investigating the unexpected death of a woman in her 40s found at a Croydon address after a welfare call. Enquiries continue as next of kin are informed.
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
London is set for a snowy start to 2026 with sleet forecast for Friday 2nd January and light snow on Tuesday 6th. Get the latest BBC Weather and Met Office details.
Thousands of offenders in England and Wales will have sweat-monitored sobriety tags tracking their alcohol intake this New Year. Discover how this tech aims to cut reoffending.
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
As Keir Starmer enters a critical year, we analyse the five major challenges that could define his time in Downing Street, from Send reforms to managing Trump. Read the full analysis.
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
A year after its creation, Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (Doge) has failed to deliver on its $2tn savings vow, leaving a trail of legal battles, gutted foreign aid, and opaque operations. Discover the full impact.
The mysterious case of Khalil Dawas exposes the shadowy world of alleged informants in the West Bank. Discover the complex realities of occupation and betrayal. Read the full investigation.
Lord Trefgarne, the longest-serving peer, faces eviction after 64 years as Labour's reform bill abolishes hereditary peers. Read his reflections on an era's end.
As the Trump administration grows desperate, opposition solidifies around principles of truth and solidarity. Discover how 2026 could be shaped by public power and resistance.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Discover the official no-go zones, including closed bridges and Primrose Hill, to ensure a safe and enjoyable start to 2026.
Four men and two teens charged after NSW police intercept a taxi with loaded firearms and uncover a cache of weapons and ammunition in Sydney's north-west. Read the full details.
Keir Starmer faces internal Labour pressure as the 'most unpopular PM ever'. Analysts debate a leadership change, but warn a new vision is crucial for the party's survival. Read the full analysis.
A 17-year-old boy is on bail after a Christmas Day stabbing in Watford left a man in his 40s in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
London faces a bleak start to 2026 with snow forecast for January 4, followed by six consecutive days of rain. Get the full Met Office forecast and travel warnings here.
As the 2024 election looms, Donald Trump's family is taking centre stage. Explore the rise of a potential political dynasty and its profound impact on the Republican Party and US democracy.