17 h. ago 'Most beautiful' city has best Christmas market and is perfect for cold months

The city is home to one of the UK's best Christmas markets with tourists regularly visiting each year to try the food and mulled wine

Politics

21 h. ago Transport workers to take FOUR more days of strike action before Christmas

Passengers will also be affected by tram driver strikes

Events

24 h. ago All the train travel changes you need to know before Christmas 2025

Ahead of one of the busiest times to travel, the National Rail has issued a warning and outlined some of the changes that could impact your train journey during the festive season

Politics

25 h. ago Palestine Action protesters 'likely to die in custody' as hunger strike leaves five in hospital

Eight activists are involved in the strike in total with five now in hospital and one losing 10kg after 37 days without food. It is thought to be the biggest in the UK since 1981.

Events

25 h. ago Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike mandate if it calls off the action over the festive period.

Events

31 h. ago Your refund rights if you face Christmas travel chaos as UK strikes loom

The festive season is one of the busiest times for travel, and it's handy to know your rights when it comes to getting a refund and compensation for any delays or cancellations you may encounter

Events

39 h. ago Christmas market is most photographed and with £2 Pints it’s also the cheapest in Europe

If you’re looking for the best Christmas market to visit this month then the good news is Hoppa has done the research for you and worked out the cheapest place to get into the Christmas spirit.

Economics

40 h. ago Government makes desperate offer for militant doctors to call off strikes amid 'superflu' surge

in a last minute attempt to thwart the strike action, the Government has put forward an offer to the BMA, which they will now put to their members.

Politics

41 h. ago Manchester Airport braces itself for 'biggest Christmas ever' as busiest travel days revealed

More than 1.5million passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the Christmas break

Transport

43 h. ago Glasgow VUE cinema staff to strike over Christmas season in wage row

The Unite trade union are organising strike action at one on of Scotland's busiest cinema complexes in support of the Real Living wage and union recognition.

Events

43 h. ago Harrods vs Wetherspoons – BOTH are selling a £15 Christmas dinner so we went to see which tasted the best

WHEN it comes to Christmas dinners, Brits take it very seriously, from getting the right amount of crunch on roast potatoes to whether Yorkshire puddings belong on the plate. So when I found out that the luxury department store Harrods and the bargain pub chain Wetherspoons both offer festive dinners for the same price, I...

Economics

44 h. ago The world’s best Christmas markets for a magical festive break

Get into the festive spirit at one of the world’s best Christmas markets

Politics

45 h. ago All the strike action you need to know about for travelling this Christmas

Flights from the UK, Spain, Portugal and Italy could be disrupted over the festive period

Events

49 h. ago Travellers take Winter Wonderland! Young women are among the most glamorous revellers as they descend on London Christmas fair in neon fur coats and PVC mini dresses

Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland in London has become a hub for the Traveller community to meet up each year, celebrate Christmas and even enjoy a little match-making.

Politics

57 h. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

Politics

65 h. ago Airport worker gives warning over luggage tag scam ahead of Christmas travel

An airport worker posting on Reddit is warning holidaymakers to think twice before discarding their luggage tags in airport bins, as a new scam has emerged that preys on peoples' carelessness

Events

66 h. ago Brit left stunned after going to a Christmas market in China for the first time

Beijing's British Christmas Market features pop-up stalls of well-known British brands, ranging from Fortnum and Mason to the low-cost supermarket, Iceland.

Politics

66 h. ago Best days to book cheap Christmas holidays as experts say there's still time

Travel experts say it's not too late to book a Christmas getaway and save money as you can cut costs by up to 24% on flights

Science

2 d. ago Luton Airport strikes: Everything you need to know as Christmas travel chaos looms

Festive hold ups are coming if you are travelling through the airport in the coming weeks

Events

3 d. ago Travel chaos as major European country's workforce goes on strike causing public transport to come to a halt

Travel chaos is expected in a popular tourist destination as the European country is hit by strike action.

Events