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The Met Office predicts that 2025 is likely to become the UK's hottest year recorded, driven by climate change. A persistent rise in temperatures brought droughts and wildfires in spring and summer, with several heatwaves occurring. By the year's end, if projections hold, the top ten warmest years in the UK will all have occurred within the last two decades.

Tony and Becs Wadley cannot host Christmas in their mold-affected home due to failed insulation installed under a government scheme. Their asthmatic son, Elliott, cannot enter the house, forcing the family to make alternate holiday plans.

Royal families across Europe have chosen intimate and informal photography for their Christmas cards, showcasing familial closeness and a break from traditional formality.

Tory Bruno has stepped down as CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA) following challenges from SpaceX and efforts to introduce a new rocket technology.

Vince Zampella, a prominent figure in the video game industry known for co-creating major franchises, died in a car accident in Los Angeles on December 21. Zampella, aged 55, was involved in a crash on Angeles Crest Highway, with reports indicating no other vehicles were involved. Details of the crash and his legacy in game development highlight his influential career.

NASA's Boeing Starliner crew faced unexpected issues during a 2024 mission, leading to a prolonged stay at the ISS and a cautious return on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.

Asset manager Janus Henderson is set to be acquired by investors Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst for $7.4 billion. The acquisition, offering a 6.5% premium on the current stock price, is anticipated to close by mid-2026.

Christopher Waller engaged in a comprehensive discussion with President Donald Trump about labor market issues and strategies to boost job creation, amid the ongoing search for the next Federal Reserve chair. Despite being praised by Trump, Waller is not yet the preferred candidate, as the interview process continues.

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange prepare for an unprecedented options expiration event that could introduce significant market volatility. As quadruple witching day approaches, with more than $7.1 trillion in options set to expire, experts anticipate heightened trading volumes.