Amber snow warning closes hundreds of Scottish schools
An amber warning for snow has been issued for northern Scotland, forcing hundreds of schools to close and disrupting travel. Further snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK.
Category : Politics
Labour's 'Incumbency First' Plan to Protect Sitting MPs
Deputy leader Lucy Powell tells Labour MPs the party will focus on defending existing seats and training MPs to be community leaders. She urges an end to infighting to secure the government's future.
Venezuelans in London on Maduro Capture and US Invasion
Venezuelans living in London share their mixed reactions of relief and uncertainty following the US military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. Read their personal stories and hopes for Venezuela's future.
Key 2026 Pension Reforms Explained
Major UK pension reforms in 2026 will change how you save and access retirement income. Learn about dashboards, targeted support, and new consolidation rules.
Families: MI5 must face scrutiny under Hillsborough law
Families of the Manchester Arena bombing victims demand MI5 be subject to a new law against cover-ups, after an inquiry found the attack could have been prevented. Read their urgent letter to the PM.
Drug dealer jailed after Croydon station ticket stop
A South London drug dealer has been sentenced to over five years in prison after being stopped for a ticket issue at West Croydon station. Read the full story of the arrest and seizure.
Guardian Hope appeal raises over £800,000 for UK charities
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £800,000 for five grassroots charities tackling racism and division in the UK. Donate now to support community cohesion.
Calculator: See How Fast You Can Reach Your 2026 Savings Goals
Use our interactive calculator to see how giving up small treats and harnessing compound interest at 4% can accelerate your savings for 2026. Discover 26 tools to sort your finances.
Should grandparents be paid for childcare? New poll reveals views
A new Channel 5 poll uncovers surprising British attitudes on family, finance, and personal freedom. Discover the results on paying grandparents, weight-loss jabs, and inheritance.
Twitch streamer arrested after toy gun incident at Big Ben
Armed police arrested 13 people, including a Twitch streamer, on Westminster Bridge for allegedly possessing an imitation firearm. Read the full details of the incident.
Hundreds of UK schools closed after -9C Arctic blast
An Arctic blast brings heavy snow, closing hundreds of schools across the UK and causing major travel disruption. Find out the latest Met Office warnings and your rights if flights are cancelled.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Porton Down reforms harming vital science, insider warns
A major restructuring at the UK's defence science lab at Porton Down has crippled morale and disrupted critical research, a senior whistleblower reveals. Discover the impact on national security.
Trump's Venezuela move signals new US hemispheric empire
Analysis: The US assault on Venezuela marks a pivotal shift in Trump's foreign policy, openly embracing a doctrine of regional domination and resource control. Read the full column.
The Endemic Failure of Political Forecasting
From Venezuela to the Soviet collapse, experts consistently fail to predict major political shifts. Paul Ormerod examines the limits of forecasting for 2026. Read the analysis.
PM softens on Bondi royal commission as floods hit Queensland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opens door to national inquiry into Bondi attack. Meanwhile, widespread flooding impacts Queensland and a sinkhole opens in Melbourne.
Albanese softens on Bondi attack royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opens door to national inquiry into Bondi terror attack, marking a shift as pressure mounts from victims' families and legal bodies. Read the latest developments.
Bromley parking wardens strike over pay dispute
Civil Enforcement Officers in Bromley are striking for four days, halting parking fines. They demand £17 an hour, but APCOA offers £13. The council blames the contractor.
Trump's Venezuela Raid Signals New 'Might is Right' Era
The audacious US capture of Venezuela's Maduro marks a stark start to 2026, shifting global focus to hard power and defence. Analysis of the fallout for allies and adversaries.
Global Mayors Take on Far Right and Housing Crises
Mayors from New York to Paris are tackling society's toughest issues, from housing to climate change, as they confront rising far-right pressures. Discover how local leaders are reshaping global politics.
Europe's Weak Stance on US Venezuela Coup Criticised
European leaders' failure to condemn Trump's illegal regime change in Venezuela is not just unethical—it's a strategic mistake that undermines international law and European security.
Venezuela Aftermath: Machado's Trump Call & US Plans
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reveals her last contact with Donald Trump was in October 2025, as US military action triggers political fallout. Read the latest developments.
Chagos sovereignty plan suffers four defeats in Lords
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces four parliamentary defeats over the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius. The plan now returns to the Commons amid security and cost concerns.
Maduro on Trial in New York for Narcoterrorism
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife face narcoterrorism charges in a Manhattan courthouse. Sky News' Trump100 podcast reports from inside the courtroom.
Lehrmann's last-ditch High Court appeal in Higgins case
Bruce Lehrmann seeks High Court intervention to overturn defamation loss and rape finding. Read the latest on this high-profile legal saga.
Greenland not for sale, leaders tell Trump
Greenland's PM and Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen firmly rebuff Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. Frederiksen warns such a US attack would end NATO.
Johnson: US 'Not at War' in Venezuela After Raid
House Speaker Mike Johnson insists the US is not at war in Venezuela following a raid to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Democrats warn of a dangerous escalation. Read the latest.
Arrest after Hanukkah-decorated car firebombed in Melbourne
A 47-year-old man is in custody following an alleged arson attack on a car displaying Hanukkah decorations in Melbourne. The incident has heightened fears in the Jewish community after the recent Bondi attack.
Maduro in US court as world condemns Trump's Venezuela raid
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro faces US court after dramatic capture. Global leaders condemn Trump's military action as a 'crime of aggression'. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Trump's Greenland Ambitions Risk NATO Crisis
Donald Trump doubles down on plans to annex Greenland for 'national security', sparking a fierce diplomatic row with Denmark and warnings of a NATO collapse. Read the latest.
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