Best UK Christmas Gifts for Tweens in 2025
Struggling to find the perfect gift for a 9-12 year old? We asked 20 tweens what they really want this Christmas. Discover 47 top picks from Ugg boots to Squishmallows.
Struggling to find the perfect gift for a 9-12 year old? We asked 20 tweens what they really want this Christmas. Discover 47 top picks from Ugg boots to Squishmallows.
Taskmaster's festive special features Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent competing across two episodes. Discover the format change and Champion of Champions news.
Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian's former Gaza correspondent, has been named Young Journalist of the Year at the UK's Media Freedom awards for her brave reporting from the conflict zone. Discover her powerful story.
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Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Donald Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to address US housing affordability, but experts warn it could double interest payments and deepen inequality. Analysis of this controversial plan.
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Harry Pitman's family say justice has been done as his teenage killer receives 16-year sentence for Primrose Hill murder. Read the full story.
A groundbreaking campaign aims to deliver free financial education to every Year 6 child in London, addressing the UK's broken money skills system. Join the movement for change.
Former PM John Howard joins current leader in rare bipartisan call for four-year parliamentary terms, marking 50th anniversary of Whitlam's dismissal. Read the full story.
Sadiq Khan and City of London Police warn against fake New Year's Eve fireworks tickets. Only buy from official partner Ticketmaster to avoid scams and inflated prices.
Discover how 'vibe coding' has become Collins Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, representing the seismic shift in programming where developers describe outcomes while AI writes the actual code.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking prison release errors while Elon Musk dominates word of the year lists. A look at the stories shaping Britain today.
Exclusive property map reveals the UK regions where house prices are predicted to rise significantly in 2025, with some areas expected to see growth of up to 5.1% despite economic uncertainty.
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
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Millions of Americans head to the polls in critical off-year elections that could reshape political power in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City amid intense national focus.
The battle for 2025's ultimate gaming honour heats up as industry experts and passionate fans debate whether Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, Monster Hunter Wilds, or Assassin's Creed Shadows will triumph in this year's Game of the Year awards.
The gaming world holds its breath as two indie darlings, Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silk song and Supergiant's Hades II, lead the nominations for the prestigious Golden Joystick Awards Game of the Year.
A remarkable piece of brewing history is about to be uncorked as a beer bottle preserved since 1875 prepares to meet the modern air after a century and a half in waiting.
Teaching unions mount fierce opposition to Bridget Phillipson's controversial plan for compulsory reading assessments in Year 8, warning of unnecessary stress and curriculum disruption.
Discover the top-rated toys and gifts for one-year-olds that have passed rigorous testing. From developmental wonders to pure fun, find the perfect present for the special toddler in your life.
UK house prices show unexpected resilience with February growth as mortgage rates fall and Spring Budget anticipation fuels market optimism. London leads the charge in property value increases.
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
A devastating house fire in Sidmouth, Devon has turned into a murder investigation with five teenagers in custody as police probe the suspicious blaze that destroyed a residential property.
Discover the essential toys and gifts that support crucial developmental milestones in babies from birth to 12 months. Expert recommendations for sensory stimulation and motor skills.
Exclusive details emerge as 16-year-old boy appears in court charged with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Harry Pitman during London's New Year celebrations.
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Harry Pitman during an altercation on Hampstead Heath as crowds gathered for fireworks.
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman during violent clashes on Primrose Hill as London welcomed 2024, in a case that has shocked the capital.
A 17-year-old has been convicted of stabbing a schoolboy to death during Primrose Hill's New Year's Eve celebrations, in a case that has shocked the community.