Nigel Farage heralds ‘historic moment’ as figure surpasses that of Conservatives when Kemi Badenoch took over

Data may reflect shift in behaviour influenced by cost of living crisis or front-loading of spending

Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day

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Monarch grateful to medical teams for their ‘comfort’ and praises UK communities for unity after summer riots

King Charles III has used his Christmas message to hail the efforts of healthcare workers and all those who support others, before praising the medical staff who provided “strength, care and comfort” during his and the Princess of Wales’ cancer treatments.

Prince William, Kate and their three children held hands as they greeted well-wishers on Christmas Day