The Higgs boson is the only particle predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics that has not yet been experimentally observed. Its observation would be a major step forward in our understanding of how particles acquire mass. Conversely, not finding the Higgs boson would be very significant and would lead to a greater focus on alternative theories that extend beyond the Standard Model, with associated Higgs-like particles. In a seminar held at CERN this week, the ATLAS and CMS experiments presented the status of their searches for the Higgs boson. Significant progress in the search has been made, but not enough to make any conclusive statement on the existence or non-existence of the elusive Higgs. However, tantalising hints have been seen by both experiments, but these are not yet strong enough to claim a discovery.