Meghan's Holiday Special Finds Festive Favour
Polly Hudson reviews Meghan Markle's Netflix holiday special, finding its ultra-extra festive nonsense oddly perfect for Christmas. Discover why the critics' tone has shifted.
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Guz Khan: The Comedian Who Became a Christmas TV Icon
Comedian Guz Khan discusses his new BBC Christmas special 'Stuffed', his journey from 'Man Like Mobeen' to festive favourite, and why his 'brown arse' won't return to Lapland. Read the exclusive interview.
TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Europe Resists US-Russia Ukraine Deal as Talks Collapse
Putin and Trump's envoy fail to agree on Ukraine peace terms. Analysis reveals Europe's crucial but unsustainable role in blocking a deal favouring Russia. Read the full breakdown.
Putin Blocks Ukraine Peace Deal as Kremlin Talks Fail
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
SEND school closes as staff strike over education quality
Woodlands School in Edgware is closed due to strike action over staff wellbeing and education standards. The NEU warns of more strikes if no deal is reached.
Review: Meghan Markle's Netflix Holiday Special
A scathing review of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's Netflix holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration', featuring Prince Harry and celebrity guests. Now streaming.
Ukraine Peace Talks Stall, Putin Demands Surrender
US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hit a wall as Vladimir Putin refuses compromise. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's strategy and the controversial role of Trump's envoy.
Trump Envoy's Moscow Talks with Putin End Without Deal
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's envoy, held a five-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow with no progress on Ukraine. Zelenskyy voices fears over waning US interest as a British man is detained on spy allegations.
Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Republican Matt Van Epps secures Tennessee's 7th district seat, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in a race seen as a key test of GOP strength ahead of the midterms. Read the full analysis.
Putin rejects peace deal after Trump team talks
Vladimir Putin has dismissed a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine after meeting Donald Trump's envoys, warning Russia is "ready right now" for war with Europe. Read the latest analysis.
US Envoys' Moscow Trip Yields No Ukraine Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner received VIP treatment in Moscow but failed to secure Russian backing for a US peace plan. Analysis suggests Washington's approach favours the Kremlin. Read the full report.
'Too Offensive' Blackadder Script Sells for Charity
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
EU Fears US-Russia Talks Will Pressure Ukraine on Concessions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns upcoming US-Russia talks may force Kyiv into concessions. Macron hosts Zelenskyy as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments.
Underused Sutton centre transformed into SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has been relaunched as a vital hub for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, offering education, skills training and community space. Discover how this transformation is supporting local families.
Putin Hails Pokrovsk Capture Amid US Peace Talks
Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, claims a strategic victory in Ukraine as Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow for crucial peace negotiations. Kyiv disputes the Russian advance.
Trump's Envoy Meets Putin for Ukraine Peace Talks
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as the US expresses optimism for a deal. Kyiv's allies fear pressure on Ukraine to concede.
US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin for Ukraine War Talks
Diplomatic push to end the Ukraine war accelerates. Zelenskyy revises peace plan as US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Latest on day 1,378.
US Envoy Meets Putin as NATO Considers Stronger Response
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, as a senior NATO officer suggests considering a 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia. Read the latest developments.
Inspectors praise City of London SEND services
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
Best Christmas TV 2025: Stranger Things, Strictly & More
Your essential guide to the 2025 Christmas TV schedule. From the Stranger Things finale on Netflix to Strictly's last dance with Tess & Claudia, discover all the must-watch shows.
Democrats Target Tennessee Upset in House Race
Democrats pour resources into a Tennessee special election, hoping an upset win could signal a major shift ahead of the midterms and threaten the GOP's slim House majority.
Pivotal Week for Ukraine Diplomacy as Zelenskyy Visits Paris
As Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris and a Trump envoy prepares for Putin talks, the EU's top diplomat warns this week could be decisive for Ukraine peace efforts. Follow the latest diplomatic moves.
UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
SAS Afghan War Crimes Cover-Up Alleged
A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.
Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
Council failed SEN boy for 8 months
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Jason Donovan's Emmerdale Debut as Lydia's Dream Comes True
Lydia Dingle's Christmas wish comes true when Jason Donovan appears in Emmerdale village, but Sam's dodgy scheme threatens to burst her bubble. Read the full spoilers.
Putin: Ukraine must cede land for peace agreement
Vladimir Putin insists Ukraine must surrender territory for any peace deal, dismissing US envoy bias claims as 'nonsense'. Read the latest on Russia's demands.
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