Local government warns councils that adopting a four-day work could risk being declared failing authority, raising operational and compliance concerns.
UK raises farmer inheritance tax to £2.5m from £1m, protecting family farms. Starmer announces amid opposition pressure—fewer estates hit from April 2026
Denise Coates earned £280m from Bet365 in 2025 despite £349m profit drop from restructuring & US expansion. UK Gambling Commission license key.
Russia hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages and air alerts, after US-led peace talks in Miami involving Kyiv, Moscow, and allies.
LIV Golf player Mito Pereira has announced his retirement from professional golf at just 30, marking a surprising early exit from the sport.
Seventh seed James Wade endured another early PDC World Championship exit after a dramatic second-round defeat to Ricky Evans.
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has disclosed plans for surgery after doctors discovered a cancerous spot on his lung, his team confirmed.
Paramount Skydance on Monday guaranteed billionaire Larry Ellison’s backing in its amended offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing board concerns.
Jim Beam will pause bourbon production at its main Kentucky distillery in 2026, citing tariffs, market uncertainty, and plans for site investment.
Resident doctors urge Streeting: deals over criticism to avert 2026 NHS strikes. Fletcher demands pay fix, jobs after 5.4% rejection. Starmer: irresponsible.
Dennis Schroder hit a clutch late three in overtime as the Sacramento Kings edged the Houston Rockets 125-124, snapping a five-game skid.
Bowen Yang ended his seven-year SNL run with a tearful final sketch alongside Ariana Grande and Cher during the show’s Christmas episode.