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The Papers: 'No coherent plan for social mobility' and Strictly fix claim 'boshed' 21 Dec 2025, 4:57 pm

Monday's papers include a warning from the government's social mobility commissioner that Sir Keir lacks a clear strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities.

University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk 21 Dec 2025, 4:08 pm

Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.

Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say 21 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas 21 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas 21 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas 21 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.

US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says 21 Dec 2025, 3:19 pm

The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy 21 Dec 2025, 2:30 pm

The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again 21 Dec 2025, 2:18 pm

The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores physically scarred and traumatised.

Littler advances but Price suffers shock exit 21 Dec 2025, 2:12 pm

Luke Littler progresses to the third round but former champion Gerwyn Price suffered a shock exit at the PDC World Championship

Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says 21 Dec 2025, 2:03 pm

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.

Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race 21 Dec 2025, 1:40 pm

Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt.

At least 13 photos removed from justice department Epstein files website 21 Dec 2025, 1:14 pm

The photos were among the thousands of documents made public on Friday. By Saturday they had disappeared with no explanation or notice.

Man Utd face up to 'massive' loss of injured Fernandes 21 Dec 2025, 12:54 pm

Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban 21 Dec 2025, 12:35 pm

The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.

King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim 21 Dec 2025, 11:33 am

Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender 21 Dec 2025, 11:12 am

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

Stunning Rogers double secures Villa win over Man Utd 21 Dec 2025, 11:12 am

Morgan Rogers scores twice for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win against Manchester United, extending Villa's unbeaten run to 10 matches in all competitions.

'Hearts have arrived'... but McInnes warns they can get better 21 Dec 2025, 11:01 am

Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.

Watch moment Robbie Williams surprises 94-year-old fan 21 Dec 2025, 9:02 am

The Rock DJ hitmaker made Humberston House Care Home resident Norma's dream come true.

In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice 21 Dec 2025, 7:40 am

Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.

Liverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak 21 Dec 2025, 7:31 am

Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off against Tottenham on Saturday.

Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack 21 Dec 2025, 7:25 am

A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".

Arrest after two teenagers die in car crash with tree 21 Dec 2025, 7:23 am

A third teenage man is in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital after the crash in Surrey.

Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank 21 Dec 2025, 6:38 am

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.

No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says 21 Dec 2025, 5:12 am

The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.

The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two) 21 Dec 2025, 4:00 am

Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear

'You're on standby for Lockerbie' - volunteers recall their role after Pan Am bombing 21 Dec 2025, 1:27 am

Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.

Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes 20 Dec 2025, 10:23 pm

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again 20 Dec 2025, 5:34 pm

People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.

The best albums and songs of 2025 20 Dec 2025, 4:26 pm

From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years 20 Dec 2025, 4:25 pm

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

First batch of Epstein files released 19 Dec 2025, 8:51 pm

Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

White Christmas unlikely for most in UK but a few flakes of snow are possible 17 Dec 2025, 5:27 pm

With the weather set to turn colder during Christmas week, will it be cold enough for snow?

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