January 2026

• The UK’s new dual citizenship passport rules for 2026 explained – including the date that the changes will come into effect
• This part of England has been named one of the world’s best places to visit in 2026 by the New York Times
• Where was ‘After the Flood’ series 2 filmed? Inside the real-life filming locations in Greater Manchester
• A campaign has been launched to open a new train route in England, linking two major centres
• The train ticket with unlimited travel that is one of the best things to do in the UK in 2026
• The Tour de France is coming to the UK for the first time since 2014 – route map of all the parts of Britain that the famous cycling race will pass through
• The jail that Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in could be turned into an art space and boutique hotel
• The buzzing northern British city that is one of the best cheap city breaks in Europe in 2026
• One of the seven ‘wonders of the world’ is in the UK, apparently
• The UK has climbed the global passport power rankings – here’s where British passports rank in 2026
• A new public footpath is planned for one of the UK’s most famous ancient sites
• Full list of UK high street closures confirmed in 2026, including Poundland, River Island and TGI Friday’s
• TGI Friday’s has shut 16 UK restaurants: full list of closed locations
• Dishoom has revealed when its next UK restaurant will open
• The 16 best new things to do in the UK in 2026
• The third most stressful airport in the world is in Britain, according to a new report
• A vast new £76 million arena is coming to the UK
• Lidl is opening 19 new supermarkets across the UK in 2026: full list of new store locations
• The beautiful British town that is one of Time Out’s best places to visit in the world in 2026
• A brand-new rail line is set to be approved for northern England – linking two major cities
• The 20 best major music tours and concerts coming to the UK in 2026, from Lily Allen to Bad Bunny
• Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ tour will be the UK’s best major live music show in 2026 – here’s why
• This Scottish mansion is one of the world’s best hotels to visit in 2026, according to the Michelin Guide
• This legendary northern stadium will soon become one of the UK’s biggest football grounds
• The greatest attractions coming to the UK in 2026, according to Time Out
• The 14 best places to visit in the UK in 2026
• The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales has been discovered in in Port Talbot
• A brand new Harry Potter attraction will let you ride the Hogwarts Express
• Which River Island stores are closing? High street retailer will shut more UK locations for good in January 2026
• You can stay in the actual Jacobean farmhouse from ‘Hamnet’
• Two new walking trails in England explore WW2 history
• The legendary former capital city with a game-changing new train route that is Time Out’s best place to visit in Britain in 2026
• The UK’s biggest Polish film festival has just announced its 2026 line-up
• A third rail company has unveiled plans for direct trains between the UK and Europe
• Historic seaside town Great Yarmouth is set for a dazzling makeover in 2026
• The UK is getting a new direct ferry service to Europe in 2026
• The beautiful north African city that is getting its first ever direct flights from the UK
• A vast 14-mile tidal power station is planned for the coast of England – by the same designer as the London Eye
• This beloved British heritage railway line could soon get longer
• A ‘Museum of Failure’ is coming to the UK in 2026
• The longest ski slope in Britain is officially being built for £300 million
• Storm Goretti weather warnings and advice – which UK areas will be hit by the first storm of the year?
• Lefties: the affordable fashion chain with Primark prices has revealed its first two UK locations opening in 2026
• The worst UK airline for delays has been named and shamed for 2025
• You can stay in the actual house from ‘Gavin and Stacey’
• ‘Eccentric’ bowling brand Lane7 is opening three massive new UK venues in 2026
• The spectacular British ‘wilderness’ that is one of the world’s best places to visit in 2026, according to Rough Guides
• Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop have gone into administration – here’s what that means for UK high streets
• Nottingham is getting a major new LGBTQ+ district
• First look at Virgin’s new trains that will run direct from the UK to Europe
• The Great British Rail Sale 2026 launches this week: the 10 best ticket deals
• This landmark Edinburgh exhibition will be one of the best art shows in the world in 2026
• The wolf supermoon will rise over the UK this weekend – here’s when and how to see the rare phenomenon
• The most underrated place to visit in Britain in 2026