Data: Top UK news stories of 2025
December 15, 2025
Taboola, a specialist in powering recommendations for the open web, has revealed the most popular news stories of 2025 across its UK publisher network. Former-prince Andrew, Wimbledon and Netflix’s Adolescence series were amongst the most popular stories.
Taboola’s Newsroom data provides a picture of what UK audiences care about most, by analysing which topics are trending on the web.
Dave Struzzi, Communications Lead, Taboola commented: “Taboola’s unique pool of readership data gives publications a clear idea of what content audiences want to see – from celebrity gossip to sport. While some of these topics are limited to 2025, many will stay relevant into the new year, and publishers should consider revisiting these themes when planning their 2026 editorial calendars.”
Top three TV shows in the UK (by page view):
Adolescence (pictured)
Strictly Come Dancing
Celebrity traitors
Top three films in the UK (by page view):
A Minecraft Movie
Wicked: For Good
Superman
Top three sporting events in the UK (by page view):
Wimbledon
FIFA Club World Cup
UEFA Women’s Euros
Top three celebrities in the UK (by page view):
(Former Prince) Andrew
Prince Harry
Meghan Markle
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