King's New Year Honours 2025 - the list in full
More than 1,200 people from across the UK have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list for 2025.
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King's New Year Honours list 2025: Full list of celebrities and famous faces recognised
With the year drawing to an end, King Charles' New Years Honours list for 2025 has now been revealed. The King's third list since his coronation in 2023 recognises and rewards all those who have done good and made a difference in several areas this year.
Angela Rayner would LOSE seat to Reform with Labour suffering huge losses if election was today, poll says
Labour would lose its majority and nearly 200 of the seats it won in July if an election was held today - including that of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who would be beaten by Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, according to a new poll.
At least three dead after attempting to cross Channel in small boats
At least three people have died attempting to cross the Channel in small boats, French authorities have revealed. A large-scale rescue operation off the coast of Sangatte, near Calais, began early on Sunday (December 29).
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Christmas message
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a “better, brighter future for every person” in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the UK.
WASPI campaign clarifies next steps after compensation decision
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has said its next steps are to seek fresh legal advice following the UK Government's announcement earlier this week that it will not adhere to compensation recommendations made by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). Back in March the PHSO said payments should be made to women born in the 1950s who were affected by changes to their State Pension age.
How many artefacts in the British Museum are actually British?
A recent meeting between the British and Greek prime ministers has once again revived a long-running debate about whether the UK should return the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Athens.
Government gives update on free bus pass for pensioners amid axing fears
The Department for Transport has put to rest concerns over the future of the concessionary bus pass scheme, confirming that the UK Government will not be scrapping the initiative. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reassured users after Conservative MP Graham Stuart inquired about the continuation of funding for the universal bus pass for pensioners.