TV Tonight: Judi Dench, Branagh & Festive Specials
A poignant hour with Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh, festive cook-offs, and a rare look inside the papal conclave. Your essential guide to tonight's television.
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Bexley Christmas bin collection changes and tree recycling
Bexley Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Learn how to recycle your tree, wrapping paper, and book a free clothes collection.
DWP and HMRC Christmas 2025 Payment Dates
Full guide to when state benefits and pensions will be paid over the festive period. Check dates for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit and more to manage your budget.
Mrs Brown's Boys BBC Return Sparks Racism Row
The BBC's decision to air Mrs Brown's Boys this Christmas, despite a 2024 racial slur scandal involving star Brendan O'Carroll, raises serious questions about accountability and diversity at the national broadcaster.
City of London Christmas bin collection dates 2025
Residents in the Square Mile face revised waste collection dates over the festive bank holidays. See the full schedule and tree recycling details here.
FCA lifts £100 contactless card payment limit
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
ITV Christmas Schedule Blamed on Viewer Habits, Not Broadcasters
ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
BBC pulls Mandy Christmas special from festive schedule
The BBC has postponed the 2025 Mandy Christmas special days before broadcast. The episode, starring Diane Morgan, is being 'updated' and will now air in 2026. Find out the speculated reasons behind the sudden schedule change.
£100 Contactless Card Limit Scrapped in UK
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
Bexley Christmas bin collections and recycling rules
Bexley Council announces revised festive bin collection dates and explains how to correctly recycle Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and electrical items. Essential guide for residents.
FCA Scraps £100 Contactless Cap, Banks Set Own Limits
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
Trump downgrades cannabis classification in US
President Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana, a major federal policy shift. The move coincides with the Epstein Files deadline and a Kennedy Center renaming controversy.
Trump Signs Order to Reclassify Marijuana
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less dangerous drug category, easing research and business rules. Discover the implications.
Trump's $1,776 Military Payment Announced Amid Tariff Uncertainty
President Trump announces a symbolic $1,776 payment for 1.45 million military personnel, funded by tariffs. The 'Warrior Dividend' faces questions over a Supreme Court ruling and eligibility. Read the full analysis.
Winter DWP Payments: Full List Before January 1
A guide to the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 Christmas Bonus, and Carer's Allowance Supplement hitting UK bank accounts this December. Check your eligibility now.
CDC drops universal newborn hep B vaccine recommendation
US health officials abruptly reverse a three-decade policy, now advising vaccination only for infants of hep B-positive mothers. Experts warn of preventable infections and eroding trust.
Trump's Cannabis Rescheduling Plan Reshapes US Drug Policy
Donald Trump's move to reclassify cannabis marks the biggest US drug policy shift in 50 years. We analyse the contradictions and what it means for the 'war on drugs'. Read our full analysis.
Scotland's 2am World Cup kick-off 'difficult for kids'
Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts to the 2026 World Cup schedule, with a 2am UK kick-off for fans at home. Discover the full fixture list for Scotland and England.
AFCON 2025 squeezed into December as fixture greed sidelines Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations is forced into a marginal December slot, highlighting FIFA's disregard for the continent's flagship tournament as the football calendar expands. Discover the impact on Premier League clubs and African football.
World Cup 2026 Draw Reaction and Fixture Schedule
Reaction pours in after the 2026 World Cup draw. Get the full fixture schedule, key group stage clashes, and analysis for England and the home nations.
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.
Soap Christmas Schedules 2025 Revealed
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.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible?
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
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.
Women caught after sharing police appeal on Facebook
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
Badenoch Defends Two-Child Benefit Cap Amid Criticism
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over two-child benefit cap stance. Explore the political controversy and its impact on UK families. Read the full analysis.
Budget 2025: Winners and Losers Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her 2025 Budget. Discover how tax thresholds, the minimum wage, and benefit changes impact your finances. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for expert analysis.
Reeves abolishes two-child benefit cap in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget abolishes the two-child benefit cap, a move celebrated by Labour MPs that will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the key measures.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
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