Politics
How Caerphilly Rejected Reform UK's 'Imported' Rhetoric in Key Byelection
Plaid Cymru held Caerphilly as locals and Ukrainian refugees challenged Reform UK's 'disinformation'. Discover how grassroots action halted the right-wing party's advance ahead of May's Senedd vote.
Culture
Sydney to London: How the World Welcomed 2026 with Spectacular Fireworks
From Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, cities worldwide ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays. See how the global celebrations unfolded in our round-up. Discover the highlights now.
Sports
West Ham's £30m Nketiah Transfer Swoop Scuppered by Hamstring Injury
West Ham United's January move for Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is off after the former Arsenal star suffered a hamstring injury, dealing a major blow to their survival plans.
Business
Why the £150 Energy Bill Cut Fails Winter Needs & What to Do Now
The promised £150 energy bill cut arrives too late for winter's peak prices. We explain why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
Health
Environment
Transport
London Road Closures Jan 2026: Full List
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
New Year's Day Tube closures and bus diversions in London
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
New York City Retires MetroCard After 30 Years
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
New Year's rail chaos after 200m of cables stolen
Thieves stole 200m of signalling cables in South Yorkshire, causing major train delays and cancellations for New Year's travellers. Full details on the disruption and impact.
Tractor hits two women in Helmsley, one airlifted
A woman was airlifted to hospital after being trapped by a tractor in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. The incident occurred on Bridge Street. Read the latest updates.