2026 Fiction Preview: Major New Novels Announced
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
BBC Radio 4's The Archers is hitting the road for its 75th anniversary. A live theatrical experience, hosted by Angela Barnes, will tour 29 UK venues from June to November 2026.
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to five years for a 'frenzied' stabbing outside Barnes railway station. The victim required lifesaving surgery. Read the full report.
From emotional breakdowns to policy U-turns and tractor protests, we review the biggest political scandals and misjudgements that rocked Westminster in 2025. Read the full story.
Our reporter tried Rick Stein's only London restaurant in Barnes. Discover if the festive menu and famous fish dishes live up to the hype. Read the full verdict now.
Meet B'Dave, a 15-year-old ram who thinks he's a dog. He wanders into his owners' kitchen for treats and affection, charming campers and family alike. Discover this heartwarming story of an unlikely pet.
The Guardian's satirical Parliamentarian of the Year awards for 2025 are revealed, with Angela Rayner, Liz Truss, and Keir Starmer among the 'winners'. Discover the year's political highlights.
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
The owner of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble is reportedly preparing a London stock market listing, a potential boost for the UK's financial sector. Read the latest on this major business move.
As Parliament closes for Christmas, the race for the next UK ambassador to the United States takes centre stage. Plus, Britain's potential return to Erasmus and Angela Rayner's polling fallout. Listen to the full analysis.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
Sky News podcast reveals exclusive polling on Labour leadership preferences. Plus, Trump's $5bn BBC lawsuit and the state of the US-UK 'special relationship'. Listen now.
Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke will gauge Harvey Barnes' desire to switch allegiance from England before March friendlies. Clarke also hints at staying on after the World Cup. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer confirms 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, stating misogyny fuelled criticism against her. Read the latest political developments.
PM Keir Starmer says 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, citing misogyny in criticism against her. Read the latest political developments.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives his clearest signal yet that Angela Rayner will make a cabinet comeback, calling the former deputy PM 'hugely talented' and the UK's best social mobility story.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms former deputy PM Angela Rayner will rejoin his cabinet. Get the latest on this major UK political development.
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
Celebrated chef Angela Hartnett shares two effortless, make-ahead Italian dessert recipes perfect for Christmas: a rich chocolate hazelnut tart and a boozy zabaglione. Save time and impress your guests.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby has been fined and given penalty points after admitting driving without due care in a collision that injured a moped rider in Barnes. Read the full details.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man from his scooter in Barnes, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured neck. Full details of the court hearing and sentence.
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle can overcome their travel sickness as they face Marseille in a crucial Champions League clash. Can the Magpies rise to the challenge?
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals 'too little, too late' government response cost thousands of lives. Readers demand accountability and discuss political futures. Share your views.
PM Sir Keir Starmer says he 'absolutely' wants ex-deputy Angela Rayner back in cabinet, calling her the 'best example ever' of UK social mobility. Read the latest on her potential return.
Harvey Barnes came off the bench to score twice as Newcastle United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Manchester City, marking Eddie Howe's first-ever Premier League win over Pep Guardiola.
Discover Cicoria, Angela Hartnett's new Italian restaurant in the Royal Opera House. Our review covers the seasonal menu, dramatic Covent Garden views, and buzzy theatre atmosphere.
Angela Rayner breaks silence on Labour turmoil, calling party infighting 'arrogant tittle-tattle' while not ruling out future leadership bid. Shabana Mahmood describes week as 'mortifying'.