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As a cultural historian who has worked with and lectured on the drinks industry for many years I was asked to write a book about post-war Britain and the drinks that made it. I immediately knew I had to include Babycham – a post-austerity tipple that had made Britain smile.

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

The crew said the men would not have ‘survived the night’ with what they were wearing, had they not been rescued

Labour's broken promises and tax betrayals have made Starmer Britain's least popular PM. Discover why voters reject his optimistic rhetoric amid rising despair and economic decline.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers from Britain over the decision.

In his New Year message, the Labour prime minister, under pressure over faltering economy and with his party trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls, pledges Britain will ‘turn a corner’ in the next 12 months

Sir Keir Starmer conceded life is still ‘harder than it should be’ for many but said more people will begin to feel ‘a sense of hope’ in 2026.

Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today, the challenges facing the voluntary sector as it attempts to cope with an ongoing funding crisis

Prince Harry is reportedly eager to return to the UK as tensions grow with Meghan Markle over their future, family ties, and unresolved security concerns.

The Government saw its popularity fall further in 2025 as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surged

The Home Office has unveiled Britain's most secure passport ever, featuring King Charles III's coat of arms and revolutionary anti-counterfeiting technology.