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A behind-the-scenes look at King Charles’ speech (Image: Instagram) A expert believes cleverly avoided intense scrutiny over and by recording this year’s speech at a different location, rather than For the first time in years, the monarch delivered the Christmas address from Fitzrovia Chapel in , breaking with the traditional Royal backdrop. According to royal … Read more

Shoppers walking down Oxford Street (Image: Getty) Everybody has their Boxing Day traditions, whether it’s a family meal, a day for movies and leftovers, or – for many – a day at the shops. The Boxing Day sales are a major event for millions of people, offering the final chance of the year to grab … Read more

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to issue bonus payments to households when temperatures plunge to a certain level. If you’re claiming specific means-tested benefits and experience seven consecutive days of cold weather in the UK between 1st November 2024 and 31st March 2025, you could be eligible for a Cold Weather … Read more

Ministers have been accused of acting like “loan sharks” after a record £16 million was raised in fees from those paying child maintenance. More parents than ever are using the Department for Work and Pensions () to arrange their payments through a service that charges a 24 percent levy. Campaigners say the net effect of … Read more

The UK is revealed to have the strongest army in Europe (Image: Getty) Europe’s strongest armies have been revealed in a new list ranking the continent’s . According to the data published by Global Fire Power for 2024, the UK is the strongest military force in and came sixth in the world. Defence received 2.2% … Read more

Princess Kate will spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham (Image: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images) yesterday alongside other senior members of the Royal Family, including . While the Princess of Wales will no doubt be in the mood to celebrate the festive season after what has following her , alcohol will not … Read more

Africa’s travel and tourism industry is booming, reports suggest. (Image: Getty) ‘s travel and tourism industry is set to add billions to the continent’s economy as travellers flock to its majestic wildlife and stunning landscapes. Projections show coastal tourism alone exceeding £79.6billion ($100bn) by 2030 and creating 28 million jobs, according to . Another from … Read more

Kansai International Airport (KIX), located near Osaka, Japan, is an engineering marvel (Image: Getty) Kansai International Airport (KIX), located near Osaka, , is an engineering marvel and one of the world’s most notable air hubs, built at the cost of a whooping £16.7billion.  It is built entirely on an artificial island in Osaka Bay and … Read more

King Charles attended the Royal Christmas morning service (Image: Getty) on December 25 to attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. Royal fans turned out to show their appreciation for the Firm, which has suffered a “brutal” year following the cancer diagnoses of and , as confessed by in … Read more

Trains use the station to refuel (Image: Google Maps) Hidden in the vast interior of South lies a ghost town that once bustled with life. Today, the town of Cook is home to lonely buildings and a population of just four – all caretakers and/or maintenance workers for Pacific National. Pacific National own the Trans- … Read more