Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 25 November 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

SCOTLAND fans have less than two weeks to find out who we'll face upon our return to the World Cup. And our path through the finals in North America has become just a little bit clearer this evening. That's because Fifa have now confirmed the procedures for the draw and they've rubber-stamped the make up...

MILLIONS of workers will receive a pay rise next year when minimum wage rates go up, Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The Chancellor has accepted recommendations so people on lower incomes are “properly rewarded” for their work as she helps to cut the cost of living. The National Living Wage will go up by 4.7 per...

EVER sunk into a hotel bed and thought, "I wish I could take this mattress home with me"? Well, now you can — and I've done a Premier Inn mattress review to see whether it's worth the money. Premier Inn Mattress 2.0, from £609 That signature feeling of drifting off on a plush hotel mattress...

MILLIE Mackintosh has posted about ‘lies and delusion’ after a mystery feud and fall out with her former friend.  The star has dumped her long-term manager Donna Rooney, who is also a close friend and godmother to her two children, it’s been reported.  And now, the 36-year-old has taken to social media to share a...

I AM a self-confessed coffee addict and bargain-hunter, so when I stumbled across one of the strongest Black Friday savings yet, I had to share. While trawling through the Amazon Black Friday deals as part of my day job, I spotted that my beloved Nespresso coffee machine has an incredible 60% discount. Nespresso Vertuo Next...

ENGLAND cricket legend Robin Smith has revealed he came within minutes of ending his life after struggling with drinking. The retired batter was a part of the England team that finished as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Smith, 62, played in all formats for England and featured in 62 Test matches before finishing...

DONALD Trump has declared Joe Biden’s previous Thanksgiving turkey pardons as “invalid” after his predecessor’s infamous autopen scandal. But the U.S President joked that he has now saved the two birds from being butchered. First lady Melania Trump and Trump arrived today for the 78th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. It took place in the...

SIR Richard Branson, 70, is the billionaire founder of Virgin Galactic. Sadly, Richard announced the loss of his partner of 50 years, Joan, on November 25, 2025. Branson shared the news of Joan's passing on Instagram, paying emotional tribute to her as the “most wonderful mum and grandmum”. “She was my best friend, my rock,...

SHOPPERS are going wild for a gem-covered handbag from Primark that’s going viral online. So if you’ve been using the same bag for the last few years and fancy giving your wardrobe an upgrade for the festive season, you’ve come to the right place and won’t want to miss this. With December right around the...