To MBE, to you: Honour a ‘wonderful shock’ for Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott He has been an official ambassador for the end-of-life charity Marie Curie since October 2016. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
We’ll probably never see Princess Catherine in loungewear but her comfy wide-leg trousers and knit are a regal equivalent for Twixmas Don't know what to wear between Christmas and NYE? This simple combination looks so polished Woman & Home · Dec 26, 2025
Stephen Fry says Prince of Wales was ‘locked into’ The Celebrity Traitors The broadcaster and actor appeared in the first celebrity spin-off series of the hit BBC reality game show. Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
In Pictures: Christmas light displays bring sparkle and joy People across the country have been getting into the festive spirit with their colourful creations. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
Petula Clark says she ‘never had normal life’ as she reflects on 80-year career The 93-year-old spoke about the pressures of being a child star. Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean? Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
Australia announces tougher hate speech laws in wake of Bondi terrorist attack Federal police also confirmed further searches would be carried out in the coming days. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me? November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Bondi beach ‘attacker’ charged as first victims’ funerals take place Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of murdering 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach on Sunday. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Defence chief sets out ‘sacrifices’ required as UK faces more dangerous world Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said ‘more people’ needed to be ready to fight to protect the UK. Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025
Wes Streeting ‘not comfortable’ with puberty blocker clinical trial The Health Secretary made a ban on puberty blockers indefinite in December last year. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Streeting ‘genuinely fearful’ for the NHS as strike looms and flu cases surge The Health Secretary said the BMA has chosen next week for a walkout as the union knows it ‘will be most painful for the NHS’. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
King joins top clerics from across UK and Middle East for Advent service The event took place at Westminster Abbey. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Will Ferrell’s Elf costume fetches more than £200,000 at auction The Elf costume went under the hammer alongside items from films including Beetlejuice, The Shining and Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Sharon and Kelly Osbourne remember Ozzy Osbourne on 77th birthday In a post on Instagram, Osbourne’s widow remembered her ‘darling’ husband.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025 Starmer faces backbench anger after ‘day one’ workers’ right U-turn MPs including a former employment minister have said the move breaches Labour’s manifesto.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 William tells John Cleese his children ‘love’ Fawlty Towers The Prince of Wales met Cleese as part of his work as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity working in Africa
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 William tells John Cleese his children love Fawlty Towers The Prince of Wales met Cleese as part of his work as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity working in Africa.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Chancellor urged to take ‘hard choices’ rather than hit businesses with more tax CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith called for Rachel Reeves to stand up to opposition to welfare cuts.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash Nathan Gill led Reform UK’s 2021 Welsh Parliament election campaign but is no longer a member of the party.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 Nathan Gill: Key ally of Nigel Farage jailed for more than ten years over Russia bribes 'betrayal' Nathan Gill admitted taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 Camilla celebrates Queen’s Commonwealth essay competition winners The Royal Commonwealth Society has staged the essay competition since 1883 and received 53,434 entries this year from 54 Commonwealth nations.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Four in 10 Britons would consider ending friendships over views on Israel-Palestine Think tank More in Common UK polled 2,000 people in October, the same month the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester was attacked