It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas. Read full story Author:
Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of Monday return to work
The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas. Read full story Author:
Starmer tells me he’ll survive – but can he keep this new year’s resolution?
The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg. Read full story Author:
Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may ‘never walk’
The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Read full story Author:
Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve. Read full story Author:
Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break. Read full story Author:
Man who died trying to save people from sea was selfless hero, family say
Mark Ratcliffe’s family say he was “so cruelly taken trying to save others”. Read full story Author:
The ‘happy little town’ left reeling from sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea. Read full story Author:
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty. Read full story Author:
Junk food advert ban set to come into force
The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes. Read full story Author:
Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place. Read full story Author:
Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute
Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria. Read full story …
Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures. Read full story Author:
Hunt for two prisoners continues as third is charged
Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if the men are spotted. Read full story Author:
How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather
Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive. Read full story Author:
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement… again
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement. Read full story Author:
Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change
Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it “has now become an ideological statement”. Read full story Author:
Canal collapse repairs to take most of 2026
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire. Read full story Author:
Binned sausage rolls served to rail passengers
LNER worker Peter Duffy’s claims for unfair dismissal are dismissed by a tribunal. Read full story Author:
UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say. Read full story Author: