Politics
Pelosi Predicts Democrats Will Retake US House in 2026 Midterms
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecasts a Democratic victory in the 2026 midterms, aiming to reclaim congressional power from Trump. Read her full analysis.
Culture
Christine Lampard Leaves ITV's Lorraine After 8 Years in Major Schedule Shake-Up
Christine Lampard confirms her exit from ITV's Lorraine as part of sweeping daytime schedule changes. Fans are devastated and speculate about her next move.
Sports
Chelsea Eye Free Transfer Return for Champions League Winner Antonio Rudiger
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a sensational return for Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer from Real Madrid in 2025. The German defender's contract expires next summer.
Business
UK Ceramics Industry Pleads for Aid to Save 20,000 Jobs and National Heritage
Unions and the Green Alliance warn the UK's historic ceramics sector, supporting 20,000 jobs, is at a critical point due to high energy costs and imports. Urgent government action is demanded to prevent its collapse.
Environment
Transport
Air Fares Warning as Airport Tax Bills to Double
Passengers face higher ticket prices as regional airports, including Manchester and Bristol, see business rates bills skyrocket by up to 295%. Find out how this will impact your travel costs.
Regional airports face unprecedented business rates surge
Passengers warned of rising ticket prices as regional airports face a 295% business rates increase. Manchester, Bristol, and Birmingham among the worst hit. Read the full analysis.
Mexico train crash kills 13, injures nearly 100
At least 13 dead and 93 injured after Interoceanic Train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico. Survivors forced to climb from overturned carriages as major rescue operation launched.
Vintage Tube photos show Bank station's 30-year transformation
Archive images from the 1990s show a grimier Bank Underground station. See how major TfL upgrades have transformed this key City hub, boosting capacity by 40%.
Snow forecast for London in early 2026, temps to hit -1C
London's mild winter is set to end with snow forecast for early January 2026. Temperatures will drop to -1C, with multiple snowy spells expected. Get the full BBC weather outlook.