Taboola reveals top UK news stories of 2025
Published: 15 Dec 2025
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Wimbledon, and Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ are some of the most read-about topics this year
London, 15th December 2025: Taboola, the global leader 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’ were amongst the most popular stories.
Taboola’s Newsroom data provides a comprehensive picture of what UK audiences care about most, by analyzing which topics are trending on the web.
Dave Struzzi, Communications Lead, Taboola said: “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
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):
(Prince) Andrew
Prince Harry
Meghan Markle
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