18 minutes ago Ocado shoppers are left without Christmas essentials after delivery centre 'robot' malfunction and Morrisons customers rush out to buy food as online orders are cancelled

Scores of well-off Londoners left without key ingredients for their Christmas dinners due to a malfunction at the upmarket food retailer's £185million delivery centre.

Economics

19 minutes ago Christmas weather: Met Office forecasts ‘mild' festive period with ‘notably high temperatures’

The weather service said conditions ‘should not play a factor’ in any disruption to roads over the next few days

Society

20 minutes ago Eamonn Holmes shares cryptic message ahead of first Christmas without Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes has shared his New Year's resolution with fans as he prepares to spend his first Christmas without estranged wife Ruth Langsford, since the pair announced their split

Politics

23 minutes ago King to hail healthcare workers and communities in Christmas address – reports

The speech was reportedly recorded at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital in central London.

Politics

26 minutes ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy to get Christmas wish and realise horse racing dream

The four-time champion on the Flat is set to realise a long-cherished dream by competing in a hurdle race at Wincanton on Boxing Day

Politics

26 minutes ago Christmas market attack that killed five 'would not have been possible without uncontrolled immigration': Germany's AfD renews calls for deportations

Alice Weidel, one of AfD's top candidates in the upcoming snap election, said that the attack in Magdeburg on Friday 'would not have been possible without uncontrolled immigration'.

Events

31 minutes ago King Charles chooses former hospital for Christmas message in poignant break from tradition

For the first time in 14 years, the annual address has not been filmed in a royal estate

Politics

35 minutes ago West Dunbartonshire councillor admits 'systematic failure' in council after festive bin collections chaos

Labour's David McBride says the council "can no longer rely on voluntary overtime for service provision" after refuse staff refused overtime shifts between Christmas and new year following a union ballot.

Events

35 minutes ago Majorca left in 'frantic panic' after Brits declare 'boycott' on restaurants

Brits are turning their back on bars and restaurants in Majorca while fewer people overall are heading to the Spanish holiday island from the UK, according to new data

Politics

35 minutes ago 'Beautiful' £1k watch now £153 in Debenhams sale with five colours to choose from

Debenhams has launched a huge pre-Christmas sale with over 80% off a range of designer and affordable watches

Economics