The Times says in his first New Year’s Day message as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged many people feel it is “hard to think about the future” amid news of Labour’s falling poll ...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Germany’s 84 million residents to stick together despite the many global crises and wars ...

The display opened with the message ‘Your New Year Is Unwritten’ and ended with a message from Paddington Bear.

The BBC has confirmed that actor Ross Kemp will be returning to EastEnders for the soaps 40th anniversary in 2025.

Pupils, parents and teachers face “paying the price” of a new tax on private school fees, the Conservatives have warned after the Chancellor welcomed an end to the “VAT break”.

The UK is set to be battered with wind and rain to start 2025. Met Office weather warnings are in place across parts of England, Wales and Scotland on New Year’s Day. This includes an amber alert for ...

The release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – who was convicted of the Lockerbie bombing – was not discussed by the Scottish cabinet ahead of a final decision being made, newly released papers show.

The show will test the new contestants’ trust, as well as their skills in detection and backstabbing – with the chance of winning up ...

Technology in smartwatches could help people quit smoking, according to researchers who have developed an app which intervenes when movements indicating cigarette use are detected. The team at the ...

Collecting Cars said the green Essenza SCV12 was bought by a collector in Europe from a private owner in the Middle East for £1.45 million.

One disappointed tourist said they tried to get tickets back to London because the fireworks were still happening there.

Political leaders have eyed a “buzz” and a “big opportunity” for their parties in 2025, as Sir Keir Starmer pledged this year will be one for “rediscovering the great nation that we are”.