European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK
The RSPB says recent cold, unsettled weather in Europe may push more migratory birds such as fieldfares and redwings to spend winter in the UK, and the Big Garden Birdwatch runs 23–25 January.
Daily Briefing (United Kingdom) — 2026-01-23
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Gogglebox Malone family share touching update showing rarely seen son
Tom and Julie Malone posted Instagram photos celebrating their son Lee after he completed a sporting challenge, and the family also introduced a rescue puppy on a New Year's Day Gogglebox episode.
The Traitors becomes a playground craze at a Welsh primary school.
Pupils at Llangan Primary School in the Vale of Glamorgan are playing a school version of The Traitors at breaktimes, with one child dressing as host Claudia Winkleman; the headteacher said the game has brought different groups of children together and supported problem solving and communication.
Retirement goals may be distorted by money illusion
A columnist who set a goal of reaching £1m by age 60 found a strong 2025 gain reduced the nominal return needed, but realised they had not adjusted for inflation and that the real value target is higher.
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Other events of the day (6)
See all news →Other events worth noting, briefly.
- Amanda Seyfried on obsession, devotion and the joy of socksArts & EntertainmentThe Guardian
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says he is dreaming of Europa League victorySportsBBC
- William tests a lightweight mobility scooter in BristolTechnologyBBC
- Cold-weather beauty products protect skin, hair and body this winter.HealthThe Guardian
- GLP-1 patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping treatmentHealthReuters
- UK government borrowing falls to £11.6bn in DecemberBusinessThe Guardian
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