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.
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.
Christopher Williams, a veteran banker who advised on the 2008 bank bailouts, is set to become the new chairman of asset manager Premier Miton this week. Read 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.
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
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.
Ralph Abraham, a Louisiana health official who criticised Covid-19 vaccines, has been appointed deputy director at the CDC, raising concerns among health experts about US vaccine policy direction.
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.
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
A US judge has thrown out criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James, citing unlawful prosecutor appointment. Discover the legal implications.
BBC board members face MPs over Trump speech edit scandal, denying coup allegations while admitting to slow response. Key resignations and potential lawsuit revealed.
A BBC board member resigns after being excluded from talks on liberal bias allegations that led to the director general's shock exit. Follow the latest developments.
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns early, citing governance failures following high-level departures. Get the latest on this developing story.
Discover Bakery79, the fast-growing bakery chain with 'unreal' food that's taking over former Greggs locations across the UK. Find out why customers are raving about their pastries and community vibe.
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
Asset manager Jupiter appoints Nathan Bostock, former Santander UK CEO, as new chairman effective immediately. Key leadership change signals strategic shift.
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain warns the corporation faces an existential crisis and calls for end to ministers picking board members to restore public trust.
Former Point72 money manager Vinay Dhanuka moves to London hedge fund Capula, strengthening their investment team. Discover the latest financial sector appointment.
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 2803, establishing Trump's 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza for two years. Discover how this unprecedented move aims to transform ceasefire into lasting peace.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Wells Fargo's international head Mark Langley as CEO of its Corporate & Institutional Banking division. Discover the strategic implications.
Former Chancellor George Osborne is a surprise contender for HSBC's top job, joining the race to lead the £190bn banking giant. Discover the latest developments in this exclusive report.
Former chancellor George Osborne emerges as surprise candidate to lead HSBC Holdings in one of Britain's most prestigious banking appointments. Discover the implications.
Amid senior BBC departures and an apology to the US President, Sir Robbie Gibb faces 'inside job' rumours. Discover the full story behind the controversy.
Former BBC director general Tony Hall leads demands to stop political appointments to BBC board amid Robbie Gibb impartiality concerns. Urges charter reform for broadcaster's independence.
BECTU union calls for Sir Robbie Gibb's removal from BBC board amid political impartiality concerns following senior resignations. Read the latest developments.
Oklahoma spares Tremane Wood from execution after clemency board finds sentencing flaws. Landmark decision highlights ongoing death penalty debates in the US justice system.