A huge blockage has been located by Thames Water in east London.
Russian general killed in Moscow car explosionLieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of Russia's operational training department, was killed Monday morning when an explosive device detonated under his car in southern Moscow.
Labour MPs back EU customs union talksA Savanta poll commissioned by Liberal Democrats revealed overwhelming support among opposition voters for EU customs union negotiations, with two-thirds of Labour voters backing talks over tax rises.
UK has small chance of snow on ChristmasFollowing a relatively warm December, the UK faces a cooler Christmas Day, with temperatures forecast between 5 and 7°C.
UK Confirms Return to EU's Erasmus Exchange Programme From 2027Britain will rejoin the EU's flagship Erasmus+ student mobility scheme from 2027, six years after Boris Johnson withdrew from the programme claiming it offered poor value.
Record 803 migrants cross English Channel in single December day amid surge in small boat arrivalsMore than 800 migrants crossed the English Channel in 13 dinghies on Saturday, establishing a December daily record since 2018.
UK private sector sees major decline. ReportBritish businesses are struggling as 2026 begins, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Starc Demands ICC Take Control as Snicko Technology Crisis Rocks Ashes SeriesAustralian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has called for the ICC to take control of DRS technology after describing Snicko as the worst technology there is during the Adelaide Test.
England to Ban Hen Cages and Pig Farrowing Crates in Landmark Animal Welfare ReformsThe UK government announced major animal welfare reforms on December 22, 2025, including phasing out cages for laying hens and farrowing crates for pigs by 2030.
Gold prices hit record high amid global tensionsGold soared past $4,380 per ounce as silver also jumped.