3 h. ago Beauty writer's top Boots 3 for 2 gifts with delivery in time for Christmas

Get ready for Christmas with three-for-two gifting at Boots - and get orders delivered in time for the big day

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54 h. ago The cheapest supermarket to buy Celebrations, Quality Street and more this Christmas

From Quality Street to Cadbury, get ready in the best way for Christmas

Economics

5 d. ago ‘This extraordinary story never goes out of fashion’: 30 authors on the books they give to everyone

Colm Tóibín, Robert Macfarlane, Elif Shafak, Michael Rosen and more share the novels, poetry and memoirs that make the perfect giftI love giving books as presents. I rarely give anything else. I strongly approve of the Icelandic tradition of the Jólabókaflóðið (Yule book flood), whereby books are given (and, crucially, read) on Christmas Eve. Nan Shepherd’s The Living Mountain is the one I’ve given more often than any other; so much so that I keep a stack of four or five to hand, ready to give at Christmas or any other time of the year. It’s a slender masterpiece – a meditation on Shepherd’s lifelong relationship with the Cairngorm mountains, which was written in the 1940s but not published until 1977. It’s “about the Cairngorms” in the sense that Mrs Dalloway is “about London”; which is to say, it is both intensely engaged with its specific setting, and gyring outwards to vaster questions of knowledge, existence and – a word Shepherd uses sparingly but tellingly – love. Contin...

Culture

5 d. ago Aldi's affordable £9 drinks flight paddle has landed and it's ready for Christmas hosting

Aldi's budget-friendly Drinks Flight Paddle costs just £8.99 and offers three different serving options, making it ideal for Christmas entertaining and festive gatherings

Economics

5 d. ago Aldi launches a £9 drinks flight paddle for wine and beer in time for Christmas hosting

Coming to Aldi’s middle aisle this week is the perfect addition to your Christmas party, with a drinks flight that lets guests sample either wine or beer – and its less than £10

Economics

5 d. ago Air fryer stuffed Yorkshire puddings 'perfect' for Christmas dinner are ready in just six minutes

The stuffed Yorkshire Pudding recipe filled with honey covered pigs and blankets and brie has been hailed a 'gamechanger' by social media users

Politics

7 d. ago GMB's Charlotte Hawkins looks 'sensational' in under £50 Christmas party

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins has been wowing the nation recently as she stunned in a Christmas party-ready midi dress that's still avaialble to shop for under £50

Economics

7 d. ago Who needs Sandringham! Mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson Dara Huang shares a glimpse at her VERY lavish Chelsea townhouse ready for Christmas

Dara Huang, 42, the glamorous ex-fiancée of Edo Mapelli Mozzi and mother to her only child, Christopher, otherwise known as 'Wolfie', resides in a stunning Chelsea home.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘What to buy Dad for Christmas’: is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shotsConsumer test drive: can AI do your Xmas gift shopping for you?Christmas shopping – some love it, to others it’s a chore, and this year for the first time many of us will outsource the annual task of coming up with gift ideas to artificial intelligence.While traditional internet search, social media – especially TikTok and Instagram – and simply wandering a local high street will still be the main routes to presents for most this year, about a quarter of people in the UK are already using AI to find the right products, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Trump tells Zelensky he has until Christmas to accept his peace deal

The US president's envoys, son-in law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, delivered the ultimatum during a two-hour long phone call with Zelensky after discussions with Putin in Moscow.

Politics

1 week ago European city where you can drink 'best pint' and only 1 hour flight from UK

One capital city is perfect for exploring even if you only have a day

Politics

1 week ago Are YOU ready for Christmas dinner? Food expert reveals the exact date you should buy every single item

An expert has created a handy guide that explains when each component of Christmas dinner should be bought.

Politics

1 week ago Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr appears to send signal to Paloma Faith in new show

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr gets ready for Christmas with pal Amanda Holden

Politics

1 week ago 'I spotted Christmas wish on Angel Tree and wasn't ready for what it said'

A woman was shopping with her son when they decided to have a look at the Angel Tree wishes - but she was taken aback when she saw one elderly woman's request

Politics

1 week ago ‘Don’t give money advice’ trolls say as mum shares tip to stop kids opening Christmas gifts early but it costs over £60 

MANY parents will be getting Christmas presents ready for their kids - but it can be a challenge to keep them hidden until December 25. One mum has revealed the way that she keeps her gifts concealed away from prying eyes, but it has sparked a debate in the comments. Jenna, who posts under @jen_motherhoodandmore,...

Economics

1 week ago Smooth for Christmas: This bald head shaver is down to £29.99 and flying in the UK

A 70% price drop has turned this pro-style head shaver into an unbeatable Christmas gift for anyone ready to sharpen up their look and ditch expensive barbers for good.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Glorious' Christmas film with late The Godfather icon is now streaming

A "heartbreaking" movie from 20 years ago that's been called fans' "favourite Christmas film ever" is now ready to stream.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Heartbreaking' Christmas film that leaves fans 'in tears every time' is streaming

A fan-favourite Christmas film that has fans "bawling" is ready to watch on Netflix.

Sport

2 w. ago Cosy up this Christmas with the M&S pure cotton pyjama sets for all the family

Get the whole family ready for Christmas with the M&S pure cotton pyjama, perfect for a cosy night in.

Politics

2 w. ago 'People call me lazy for keeping my Christmas tree up all year but there's a good reason'

Jane Malyon has her Christmas tree up, lights on and other little festive touches around the house, 365 days a year - and she's always ready for a Christmas celebration

Politics