UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
American fast food chain Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first South London restaurant in Croydon on December 16, part of a major UK expansion. Discover the menu and why fried chicken is booming.
IKEA's long-awaited first New Zealand store is now open in Auckland. The massive 34,000 sq m outlet promises affordable furniture and Swedish meatballs. Discover what it means for Kiwi shoppers.
A packed Saturday of Premier League action sees Arsenal aiming to extend their lead, while Liverpool face a test. Brighton host Villa in a crucial clash. Full fixture guide.
Full festive TV schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale from 22 Dec to 2 Jan. Get all the air times and plot spoilers here.
Greenwich Council reveals the opening date and first images of the state-of-the-art Woolwich Waves leisure centre, featuring water slides, pools, and a rooftop football pitch. Opening New Year's Day 2026.
Nursing leaders warn of a devastating winter for NHS patients, with 12-hour A&E waits and corridor care set to worsen. A looming junior doctors' strike adds to the crisis. Read the full report.
Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.
Croydon is set to welcome a grand new Wetherspoons pub in a Grade II listed 1760s building just in time for Christmas. Discover the details of this major expansion.
Wolf Alice headline The O2 Arena on December 2 & 3. Get door, start, and finish times, plus support from Bria Salmena and Sunflower Bean. Plan your night.
England must recover from a chaotic two-day defeat in Perth as the Ashes moves to a day-night Test at Brisbane's Gabba. Get full UK start times, team news, and how to watch the crucial second Test.
Exclusive analysis reveals 386,849 patients in England faced dangerous diagnostic test delays in September. Doctors warn of worsening health outcomes and preventable deaths.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Donald Trump escalates his attacks on female journalists, calling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers 'ugly inside and out' following health questions. Read the latest developments.
Dedicated Londoners queued for over 30 hours, smashing records for a chance to win free Popeyes chicken sandwiches for life at the new London Bridge store opening.
A journalist put Lidl's festive range to the test, buying a full Christmas dinner for four people. The final bill of just £27.09 for turkey, all the trimmings, pudding and fizz delivered a stunning budget victory.
Marks & Spencer reveals plans for 200 new or revamped London food halls, aiming to transform its store estate by 2028. Discover the full list of locations set for expansion.
The new M&S in Clapham Common saw queues stretching down the high street. Discover why this shop launch became a community event and what it says about modern retail.
Lidl slashes Christmas dinner prices, offering a festive feast for eight people for just £12. The budget supermarket promises it's the cheapest deal on the market. Discover the savings!
A family of four shares their Asda delivery pass nightmare with repeated substitutions and late deliveries. Discover your consumer rights and how they secured a full refund.
Tesco Clubcard holders must use vouchers worth £16.5 million before 30 November deadline. Learn how to check expiry dates and maximise savings with special offers.
Discover how Lidl Plus app users are getting free vegetables like potatoes. Learn how to activate the voucher and other ways to save on your weekly shop.
Discover the top-rated dessert-inspired cream liqueurs from UK supermarkets for Christmas 2025. Our taste test reveals winners and one shocking 0/10 failure.
Our definitive guide to the 2025 Christmas sandwiches from Tesco, M&S, Aldi and more. Discover the top-rated festive feast and the disappointing 1/5 flop.
Get the complete guide to The Ashes 2025/26 in Australia. Find all Test dates, UK start times, TV details, squad lists and venue information as England bid for historic victory.
US rockers Halestorm bring their Neverest Tour to London's O2 Arena on November 26. Get all the essential timings, support acts and key information for the show.
Asda has secured nearly £600m through sale-and-leaseback deals for its stores, using the funds to repay looming debt to former owner Walmart. Discover the supermarket's financial strategy.
Asda plans to sell and lease back 24 stores and a distribution centre to raise £568m, a move analysts call a 'sign of weakness' as the supermarket continues to lose market share.
Asda is selling 24 supermarkets and a distribution centre for £568m in a sale-and-leaseback deal. No stores will close, and all staff will remain in place. Read more.
Wetherspoons confirms a new pub partnership with Joe's Bar at the University of Birmingham, set to open Easter 2026. Discover the new menu and job opportunities.