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Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold
High winds, rain and snowfall are expected to bring disruption to parts of the UK from New Year's Eve.BBC News - 15m -
Vanmakers call for ‘moratorium’ on EV fines as UK electric sales flatline
Ford and Setllantis warn more support is needed to convince sceptical buyersFinancial Times - 5h -
UK admissions of overseas tax evasion jump 22%
HMRC disclosures rise as agency clamps down on tax evasion with cross-border data exchangeFinancial Times - 13h -
‘Social value’ could be given more weight in deciding UK state contracts
New public procurement rules set to allow more social enterprises and small businesses to bid in processFinancial Times - 13h -
A winter’s trail: seasonal UK walks from Devon to Scotland
The stark landscapes of mid-winter are the best time for enjoying the elements on these routes. Our writers tell us the personal stories behind their favourite hikes. You can concertina this walk ...The Guardian - 11h -
Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector
Private capital and pension fund money flowing into single-family rental homes as demand soarsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.BBC News - 1d -
Fog causes disruptions to UK flights for second day
The UK's main air traffic control provider says "temporary" air restrictions remain in place until Sunday for areas with low visibility.BBC News - 1d -
Thick fog disrupts some flights on one of the UK's busiest weekends for travel
Travelers flying to or from the U.K. are facing further disruptions as thick fog and low visibility restrict air traffic on one of the year’s busiest weekendsABC News - 1d -
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.BBC News - 1d -
Are Steelers, George Pickens headed for a divorce?
Steelers receiver George Pickens has shown high-end ability during nearly three seasons in the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mud, sweat & touchdowns - UK's grassroots gridiron
Away from the glitz and glamour of the NFL and not far from its Wembley home, BBC Sport looks at a different side to the increasingly popular American football scene in the UKBBC News - 2d -
Former world’s tallest man calls for more compassion for vulnerable in UK
Hussain Bisad, who has had health problems, says government should do more for people with physical or mental illness. When Hussain Bisad first settled in north London as an asylum seeker after ...The Guardian - 2d -
Small-boat crossings to UK rise by fifth but remain below European peers
Starmer has vowed to crack down on criminal gangs bringing migrants across English ChannelFinancial Times - 3d -
Travelers face disruptions as foggy weather affects UK airports
Travelers to and from the U.K. are facing disruption and delays with foggy weather affecting some of the country’s airportsABC News - 3d -
‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs
A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars. ‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK's longest-serving postman calls time on career
Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started working for the Royal Mail in December 1964.BBC News - 3d -
Fears over defence industry skills as UK waits for new Typhoon orders
Workers at BAE Systems’ Lancashire factory assembling the fighter jet are worried about their futureFinancial Times - 3d -
Biden heads to St. Croix for final holiday as president
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.CBS News - 3d -
France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats. French maritime authorities carried out 12 rescue operations along the coast of northern ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK gambling with climate targets over carbon capture, say campaigners
Potential IPCC rule changes could award planned carbon savings from burning US wood pellets to the exporter, not the importer. The UK government is gambling with its own climate targets on claims ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Wild west’: experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UK
Guardian review finds many online pharmacies flouting strict advertising rules that govern prescription-only drugs. Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed to British consumers ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users
Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertainFinancial Times - 4d -
Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013
Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in rest of countryFinancial Times - 4d -
Spillane's Tower heads King George line-up
Irish challenger Spillane's Tower heads the 11-strong field declared for Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.BBC News - 4d -
Pete Carroll wants another NFL head-coaching job
Last year, the Seahawks unceremoniously kicked head coach Pete Carroll to the curb.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Valencia confirm Carlos Corberán’s arrival as head coach from West Brom
Corberán says decision was ‘the hardest of my life’ Spaniard played for Valencia’s youth and B teams Valencia have confirmed the appointment of Carlos Corberán as their head coach on a contract ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 5d -
Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself downFinancial Times - 5d -
Met Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UK
A meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.BBC News - 5d -
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
LaLiga strugglers Valencia sack head coach Baraja
LaLiga strugglers Valencia CF sacked coach Ruben Baraja on Monday after a poor run of form.ESPN - 6d -
UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade
Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling salesFinancial Times - 6d -
Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contestFinancial Times - 6d -
US, UK condemn Pakistani military court convictions of Imran Khan supporters
The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former Prime Minister ...ABC News - 6d -
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 6d -
UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stallsFinancial Times - 6d -
Dallas Wings hire USC assistant Chris Koclanes as head coach
The Dallas Wings have hired Chris Koclanes as head coachABC News - 6d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - Dec. 23
