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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 31.12.2025.
It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.12.2025 โข The Day of Queen Camillaโs Revelation
โจMorning coverage was dominated by the deepening crisis in the Channel Tunnel, as editors tracked the โlogistical paralysisโ of Eurostar services following yesterdayโs power failure. This focus shifted by midday toward a rare personal disclosure from Queen Camilla, who used a BBC interview to reveal a historical indecent assault she experienced as a teenager. This story became the primary editorial priority for broadsheets and tabloids alike, displacing the transport chaos.
By early afternoon, attention turned to the global arrival of 2026, with live trackers following fireworks in Sydney and Auckland. Simultaneously, right-leaning outlets highlighted a sharp decline in public approval for the Labour government, framing the new year as a political turning point.
The evening headlines converged on the discharge of Anthony Joshua from a Nigerian hospital. Tabloids focused on his immediate visit to a funeral home to mourn friends killed in the crash, while the day concluded with a juxtaposition of Keir Starmerโs optimistic New Year message against Nigel Farageโs warnings of a โlast chanceโ battle for Britain.
By early afternoon, attention turned to the global arrival of 2026, with live trackers following fireworks in Sydney and Auckland. Simultaneously, right-leaning outlets highlighted a sharp decline in public approval for the Labour government, framing the new year as a political turning point.
The evening headlines converged on the discharge of Anthony Joshua from a Nigerian hospital. Tabloids focused on his immediate visit to a funeral home to mourn friends killed in the crash, while the day concluded with a juxtaposition of Keir Starmerโs optimistic New Year message against Nigel Farageโs warnings of a โlast chanceโ battle for Britain.
31.12.2025
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04:41
Breaking | Breaking
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05:03
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
05:03
05:05โขStranded Under the Sea
โจUK editors are focusing on the deepening paralysis of the Channel Tunnel as a power failure leaves Eurostar passengers stranded for a second day (Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard, Channel 4 News). Concurrently, the tabloid press is prioritising Anthony Joshua's first statement since his fatal car crash in Nigeria, while broadsheets scrutinise Israel's decision to ban international aid agencies from operating within Gaza (The Mirror, Metro, The Guardian).
06:07
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
06:07
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06:47
The Spectator
06:47
06:55
BBC
Eurostar plans to run all services but Channel Tunnel drivers warned of six-hour delays in Calais
A power supply problem caused major disruption on Tuesday, with travellers warned to expect more delays today.
06:55
07:02
07:10
New Statesman
A ranking of the people who have most shaped modern Britainโs psyche
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07:44
08:12
BBC
Eurostar services running but Channel Tunnel drivers warned of delays in Calais
A power supply problem caused major disruption on Tuesday, with travellers warned to expect more delays today.
08:12
08:12
Live | Live
08:12
08:20
The Telegraph
08:20
08:26
World | William Hallowell
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08:49
World | William Hallowell
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09:00
BBC
Eurostar and Channel Tunnel services returning to normal after power supply disruption
A power supply problem caused major disruption on Tuesday, but services on LeShuttle and Eurostar seem to be back on track.
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09:20
UK | Brooke Davies
09:20
09:21โขStatic Tracks in the Channel
โจThe UK media prioritizes the ongoing logistical paralysis at the Channel Tunnel, as Eurostar services struggle to recover from a major power failure that left passengers stranded overnight (Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard, The Independent, Channel 4 News). Concurrently, tabloids and broadsheets are focusing on Queen Camillaโs revelation regarding a historical indecent assault, alongside the human interest story of an EastEnders starโs legal troubles (The Telegraph, Metro, Daily Mail).
09:47
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10:04
BBC
New year celebrations begin as 2026 kicks off in part of Kiribati
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
10:04
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10:20
BBC
Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
10:20
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10:56
11:03
BBC
Watch live as New Zealand welcomes 2026
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
11:03
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11:34
BBC
'May 2026 be filled with peace, hope, and blessing': Tongans and New Zealanders welcome new year
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
11:34
11:49
11:49
New Statesman
A ranking of the people who have shaped modern Britainโs psyche
11:49
11:51โขThe Queen's Courageous Recall
โจUK editors have pivoted to Queen Camillaโs personal revelation regarding a historical indecent assault (The Times, The Telegraph, Metro). Concurrently, coverage of the Channel Tunnel power failure continues, though focus is shifting toward celebratory and cautionary New Yearโs Eve logistics (BBC News, Evening Standard, Sky News, The Spectator). Right-leaning outlets are intensifying scrutiny of immigration scandals and demographic shifts (Daily Mail, Breitbart London).
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11:56
HuffPost UK
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12:44
BBC
Sydney prepares to welcome 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
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Sky News
Live | Live
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13:00
Capping off UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmerโs disastrous first full year in office, a poll from YouGov found that just over one in ten voters approve of his governmentโs performance.
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13:03
BBC
Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
13:03
13:09
BBC
Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display - watch live
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
13:09
13:09
BBC
Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display - watch live
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
13:09
13:09
Live | Live
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13:25
BBC
Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
It takes a full 26 hours for the whole globe to welcome the new year - join us as we ring in 2026 around the world.
13:25
13:25
Live | Live
13:25
13:26โขSydney's Midnight Fire Rain
โจUK editors have shifted their focus to the global arrival of 2026, centering on the fireworks display in Sydney (Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard). While broadsheets and tabloids continue to detail Queen Camilla's assault revelation (The Times, Metro), a distinct political divide persists as right-leaning outlets highlight polling data showing minimal public approval for the Labour government (Breitbart London).
13:40
13:40
Boxing | Ben Fleming
13:40
14:01
The Jewish Chronicle
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14:04
14:04
The Green Party leaderโs rise this year confirms โprogressivismโ is beyond saving.
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The Jewish Chronicle
14:09
14:13
Reunification โis unstoppableโ, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills
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Live | Live
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15:14
BBC
South Korea and Japan welcome new year with traditional bell-ringing ceremonies
It follows celebrations in Sydney, which our correspondent says were tempered with sadness following the attack on Bondi Beach.
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15:17โขSydney's Shaded New Year Sparks
โจUK editors have transitioned to the global arrival of 2026, focusing on the countdown to the New Year and Sydney's fireworks, which were marked by tributes to Bondi Beach victims (Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard, The Times, Metro). Simultaneously, the ongoing Eurostar crisis intensified as stranded passengers faced a 'nightmare' ten-hour ordeal without heating or light (Daily Mail, Channel 4 News).
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The Telegraph
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HuffPost UK
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16:39
BBC
China, Malaysia and the Philippines ring in new year with a blaze of colour
It follows bell-ringing to mark midnight in South Korea and Japan, after Sydney put on a spectacular fireworks display.
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Live | Live
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17:04
In his New Yearโs Eve message to the nation, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has cast 2026 as critical to the populist movementโs prospects of dethroning the political establishment and saving Britain
17:04
17:04
17:12
Live | Live
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17:20
BBC
China, Thailand and the Philippines ring in new year with a blaze of colour
It follows bell-ringing to mark midnight in South Korea and Japan, after Sydney put on a spectacular fireworks display.
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17:45โขGlobal Fireworks Usher 2026 Arrival
โจThe UK media has shifted focus to the global arrival of 2026, with major outlets tracking celebrations from Sydney to Southeast Asia and the countdown in London (Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard, The Times, The Spectator). Parallel to the festivities, tabloid attention is fixed on the criminal investigation into the truck driver involved in Anthony Joshua's Nigerian road accident (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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18:04
The Iranian authorities are trying to dampen down anti-government protests, which have been spreading across the country.
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18:25
BBC
Fireworks and drone displays light up skies as Asian countries welcome 2026
From bell-ringing in Japan, to light shows in Thailand and drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.
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Live | Live
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20:10
BBC
Dubai showcases spectacular fireworks display as countries welcome 2026
From bell-ringing in Japan, to light shows in Thailand and drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.
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20:55
The Telegraph
20:55
21:41
BBC
Ready, set, wait: Europe gears up to welcome 2026
From fireworks at the world's tallest building in Dubai, to drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.
21:41
21:42โขGlobal Fires Welcome 2026
โจThe UK media prioritizes the global transition into 2026, with major outlets tracking firework displays and messages of hope for peace (Sky News, BBC News, Metro, The Times, Evening Standard). Simultaneously, a sharp ideological divide emerges in New Year messages: Keir Starmer pledges commitment to Mirror readers (The Mirror), while Nigel Farage and the right-wing press frame 2026 as a final battle for Britain's survival (Breitbart London, Spiked).
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BBC
First European countries ring in the new year
From fireworks at the world's tallest building in Dubai, to drumming in China, join us to follow new year celebrations across the world.
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BBC
UK getting ready to welcome in 2026 with major firework displays
Many parts of the world have already rung in the new year โ soon it will be the turn of crowds in London, Edinburgh and across the UK to celebrate.
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Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new year
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23:58
BBC
Watch live from London fireworks celebration as UK welcomes in 2026
Celebrations are taking place across the country from Edinburgh to Belfast to Cardiff, Manchester and Newcastle
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