United Kingdom briefing

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, two scarecrows, plan a wedding in a new animation set to premiere during the holiday season.

The Farooqi family holiday in Lapland turns chaotic after a surprise bonus, leading to a series of mishaps.

A 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were discovered dead inside Rob Reiner's mansion; police are investigating the deaths as homicides.

Naveed Akram, injured and hospitalized, is expected to face criminal charges; his father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police during the incident.

An independent review found serious issues with Halima Begum's conduct, leading to her departure after nearly two years in the role. Jan Oldfield now serves as acting CEO.

Resolution Foundation links rising youth unemployment to April's £25 billion national insurance tax increase, with 18-24-year-olds most affected; job postings declined 14.4% in November.

The show features Stephen Mulhern facing his phobias in South Korea, with Ant and Dec's treatment of his fears receiving mixed reviews.

Sir Richard Knighton states the UK faces its most dangerous period, urging nationwide efforts to counter Vladimir Putin's aggression and strengthen deterrence.

Benjamin Erickson, 24, a former US Army rifleman, was taken into custody after the December 2025 shooting that killed two students, including Ella Cook, at Brown University.

Proposed reforms could remove Sport England's statutory consultation on sports fields, risking the loss of thousands of pitches amid housing expansion efforts.

Teachers at Haydon Bridge High School in Northumberland protested last week due to disruptive behavior, violence, and intimidation by some pupils, affecting staff safety and school environment.

Zoe Ball announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's weekend show, citing a desire for a quieter life and focus on her children, not a move to 'Strictly Come Dancing'.