6 h. ago Children left in tears and 'thousands' of revellers turned away after tech giant 'hijacked' festive event for private party

Arm Holdings, a software design company worth more than £100billion, reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to hire out Cambridge Christmas market for its staff on Saturday.

Society

7 h. ago Asda loses price war as sales dive: Shoppers cut back on Christmas spending

Industry figures show Asda was the worst performer among supermarkets over the three months to November 30. Sales fell 4.3% over the period.

Economics

11 h. ago Christmas market resembles Beauty and the Beast with cobbled lanes and £2 mulled wine

Eguisheim in Alsace, France, wrapped in vineyards and half-timbered houses, hosts one of Europe's most enchanting Christmas markets - and it's just a train ride from London

Economics

11 h. ago Children left in tears and 'thousands' of revellers turned away after tech giant 'hijacked' festive event for  private party

Arm Holdings, a software design company worth more than £100billion, reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to hire out Cambridge Christmas market for its staff on Saturday.

Society

13 h. ago Storm Bram lashes Scotland as Christmas markets close and trains delayed

Scotland is experiencing heavy rain and strong winds, causing travel disruptions and triggering an amber weather alert.

Events

13 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

23 h. ago The ultimate festive cheese board guide – and why you need a cheesemonger

Christmas isn’t the moment for bland cheddar. At Borough Market, Mark Riddaway discovers how a cheesemonger can turn your festive board into a celebration of flavour, craft and the makers fighting to keep great cheese alive

Politics

25 h. ago I visited UK Christmas market 'full of joy' — it was just like being in a European city

Journalist Liv Clarke visited a joyful Christmas market in a UK town which she says matches any European-style winter wonderland - and has 'the best' hot chocolate

Politics

36 h. ago I visited Europe's Christmas market with 'fondue trains' most tourists miss

Switzerland's largest city is often overlooked by tourists, but its Christmas markets offer unique food experiences including wasabi cheese and fondue served on a train

Politics

37 h. ago Beautiful town has four Christmas markets and covered ice rink — perfect for winter weekend

The beautiful town is full of Christmas spirit in December.

Politics

37 h. ago Beautiful UK town with four Christmas markets just 40 minutes from Wales — perfect for winter weekend

Four festive markets, a covered ice rink and twinkling fairy lights are perfect for a winter day trip.

Politics

39 h. ago 'We've travelled the world – this is the best Christmas market you may not have heard of'

Dave and Tracey Mani paid a visit to a lesser-known Christmas market with "incredible" food and claimed it's the best one on the continent that "you've never heard of"

Politics

41 h. ago The popular Christmas market activity which could invalidate your travel insurance

Many Brits could get caught out while abroad over the festive season

Politics

41 h. ago Santa Paws: Here are 21 pictures of adorable dogs in Christmas outfits

Edinburgh’s winter wonderland went to the dogs at the weekend.

Politics

44 h. ago I went to a Tesco market and got £20 worth of Christmas food for £3.50

Cissy got her hands on a selection of items including Lindt chocolate, Bailey’s whipped cream, toilet roll, Chocomel, cider and cat food

Economics

46 h. ago I flew to an unlikely Christmas destination you wouldn't think of and was left gobsmacked

Let the record show that I am a Christmas girlie. Give me overpriced festive markets, ice skating and twinkling lights, and I'm as happy as a clam in cheap mulled wine. So when my husband suggested spending a few days during the holiday season in a typically sun-soaked European city, I was a tad sceptical but curious.

Politics

58 h. ago Britain's most expensive Christmas markets boycotted as shoppers slam 'rip off' prices

Rip-off Christmas markets are charging as much as £9 for a cup of mulled wine and more than £6 for hot chocolate - here are some of Britain's most expensive festive fairs

Economics

63 h. ago Vibrant, alternative Christmas market with a floating sauna that is less than an hour from south Wales

While most of Britain piles into Bath and Birmingham for the big Christmas market blowouts, there's one city that doesn’t need all the fuss and social media hype

Politics

67 h. ago Two taken to hospital after stall collapses at Leeds Christmas Market

The market was closed for safety reasons following the collapse

Politics

2 d. ago The Yorkshire Christmas market that feels like you’re in Europe

It's only 40 minutes from Manchester by train with tickets from £4.40

Politics