30 Best Board Games for Christmas 2025
Ditch the dusty classics! Our expert guide reveals the 30 best modern board games for Christmas 2025, from party hits to deep strategy, perfect for UK families and friends.
Ditch the dusty classics! Our expert guide reveals the 30 best modern board games for Christmas 2025, from party hits to deep strategy, perfect for UK families and friends.
Julianne Schultz reflects on the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in board appointments, arguing true meritocracy requires more than just ticking boxes. Read her insights on effective governance.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
HSBC names Brendan Nelson as its new permanent chair after a year-long search, a move seen as a safe but surprising temporary fix for the banking giant. Discover the details and City reaction.
Major UK justice system reforms loom as OBR chair resigns amid political row. New study reveals half of women skip Christmas parties over safety fears. Get the full story.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
A fire at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters forced a full evacuation and took BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast off air. Presenters describe the scene as emergency services responded. Read the latest.
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces political upheaval as chief adviser Andriy Yermak resigns following anti-corruption searches. Analysis of the power shift's impact on Ukraine's war effort.
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday killed one person and wounded seven. Read the latest on the assault and the resignation of Zelenskyy's chief of staff.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces major blow as chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns following anti-corruption raid. Read the latest developments.
Matthew Gould, former diplomat and London Zoo CEO, resigns following investigation into 'unacceptable workplace behaviour'. Exclusive details on the leadership shakeup.
On 28 November 1990, Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street after 11 years as PM. Discover the dramatic events that led to her downfall and legacy. Read the full story.
Anthony Albanese secures major parliamentary victory with Greens deal on environmental protection laws, while Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals. Read the full analysis.
Discover the ultimate tabletop games for Christmas 2025, featuring Warhammer, Pokémon, Doom and Disney Lorcana. Perfect gifts for gamers of all levels with prices from £19.99.
Former BBC board member Shumeet Banerji reveals how leaked memo and leadership changes have encouraged corporation's enemies. Read the full investigation.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
BBC board members face MPs over Trump speech edit scandal, denying coup allegations while admitting to slow response. Key resignations and potential lawsuit revealed.
Senior BBC figures questioned over leaked memo that triggered leadership crisis. Explore the key revelations about bias claims, internal reviews, and the future of the broadcaster.
BBC director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resign suddenly amid claims of liberal bias and internal divisions. MPs to investigate allegations.
Sarah Mills, the FCA's executive director of consumers and competition, has resigned from her role. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation and what's next.
Donald Trump says he'd 'love to see' Marjorie Taylor Greene back in politics as she considers a 2028 presidential run following her resignation from Congress. Discover the fallout.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns in dramatic video statement. Trump suggests future political comeback while critics question timing. Full analysis inside.
Controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announces surprise resignation from Congress, sparking reactions from AOC and Donald Trump. Read the full story.
MAGA star Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation following public falling-out with Donald Trump. Analysis of her political career and what's next for the controversial figure.
MAGA stalwart Marjorie Taylor Greene announces sudden resignation from Congress, citing a 'hurtful and hateful primary' and revealing deep fractures within Trump's movement.
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces sudden resignation from Congress, citing a desire to avoid a 'hateful primary' and revealing deep fissures within the MAGA movement. Discover the full story behind the political split.
MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, citing a 'hateful primary' and a fraying alliance with Donald Trump. What's next for the controversial politician?