5 h. ago Can you return Christmas gifts without a receipt? Know your consumer rights

All retailers will want to see some proof of purchase – though not necessarily the original receipt

Politics

7 h. ago Coronation Street legend Gail Platt makes a surprise RETURN on Christmas Day in emotional scenes

The much-loved character, played by Helen Worth, bowed out of the cobbles after tying the knot with sixth husband Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson).

Politics

9 h. ago Call the Midwife fan favourite makes surprise return in Christmas Special after years away

A CALL the Midwife fan favourite made a surprise return during this year's Christmas Special after years away. The popular BBC period drama aired the first of two festive episodes this evening. It saw a group of Poplar residents head to Hong Kong to help the sisters of Branch House after the building collapsed and...

Politics

16 h. ago Freddie Flintoff's harrowing confession about incident that left his face scarred

Freddie Flintoff is set to return to TV screens on Christmas Day and has bravely spoken out on the devastating accident that left him with serious facial injuries when working on Top Gear

Events

17 h. ago EastEnders Chrissie Watts star breaks silence on returning to BBC soap

EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman opens up about Chrissie Watts' Christmas Day return to Walford and her character's stalker obsession with Zoe Slater

Politics

17 h. ago What Danny Dyer has said about EastEnders return after his Christmas day exit

Danny Dyer has addressed the possibility of returning to EastEnders as Mick Carter several times this year, as the soap celebrated their 40th anniversary on air

Politics

18 h. ago The ‘dangerous’ toy that could be lurking under your tree this year, and it is putting your kids’ privacy at risk 

BY NOW most children will have torn open their Christmas presents but according to experts you might want to keep the receipt for one gift in particular. Child safety specialists are now warning that a new wave of talking, listening, and “companion” toys could bring risks many parents might not expect.  Alongside these warnings, security...

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21 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 TV time and line

The festive edition of the BBC One dance contest is set to return this Christmas Day

Culture

21 h. ago Emmerdale bring back iconic soap villain for Christmas Day twist fans won't see coming

Emmerdale's Christmas Day episode saw John Sugden return as the mystery figure tormenting Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden while holding Kev Townsend captive

Sport

22 h. ago Emmerdale airs shock Christmas Day return of 'missing' star after lengthy absence

Christmas Day was far from happy and bright in Emmerdale as villain John Sugden make a shocking return to the village in a desperate bid to win back Aaron Dingle

Events

32 h. ago National Guard members killed in Syria return home to families on Christmas Eve

Mirroring the solemn transfer ritual at Dover, white-gloved Iowa National Guard members carried the caskets

Events

33 h. ago Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve

The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syrian desert attack have been returned to Des Moines

Events

39 h. ago Jason Donovan denies 'soap return' after Christmas Emmerdale stint

The singer made a festive cameo in Emmerdale

Politics

45 h. ago Gold, silver and platinum hit record highs as investors look for Santa rally; oil climbs amid Venezuela blockage – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIs the Christmas shopping period more of a whimper than a bang for Britain’s retailers this year?Shopper traffic yesterday remained “stubbornly muted”, according to the latest footfall data from Sensormatic Solutions, which shows that visits were 13.1% lower than a year ago.“After an unsettled start to the festive period - defined by shaky consumer confidence and spending hesitancy – retailers will be left feeling frustrated that footfall remains stubbornly muted, after many were pinning their hopes on a surge in store traffic yesterday.”“With consumers leaving purchases right up to the wire, some retailers have released Boxing Day deals early to try and unlock that, so far, elusive consumer spending.”“What we’ve seen over the past week is a combination of position squaring in thin markets, after last week’s breakdown failed to gain traction, coupled with heightened geopolitical tensions, including the US blockade on Venezuel...

Economics

64 h. ago CDs return to Christmas shopping lists as gen Z embrace ‘retro renaissance’

Demand for CD players rises 74% this year amid deluxe releases from artists such as Taylor Swift and Pink FloydForget the vinyl revival. CD players and compact discs are back on Christmas lists this year amid a wave of 90s nostalgia and coveted “deluxe” releases from big acts such as Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd.Demand for compact discs peaked in the mid-00s and many households ditched their systems and libraries as digital music took off. But the distinctive whirr is returning to bedrooms around the country, with retailers and marketplaces experiencing an uptick in appetite for vintage tech and music to play on it. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Christmas decorations – and tourists – return to Bethlehem in needed boost to economy

The unemployment rate in the city jumped from 14% to 65%

Politics

3 d. ago The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special start time, cast, plot and series 3 details

When is The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special as Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley return for a festive episode to kick of series three of the Channel 5 drama? Here's everything you need to know.

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3 d. ago Want to return a Christmas gift? Martin Lewis explains your rights

Wanting to return a faulty or unwanted Christmas present? Martin Lewis tells all as he explains your rights.

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3 d. ago Pep Guardiola fires 'fatty' warning to Man City stars as Scrooge denies Christmas request

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars what will happen if they return from a Christmas break overweight after refusing a request because their 3-0 win over West Ham 'wasn't good enough'

Events

4 d. ago Death in Paradise legend reunites with Humphrey Goodman in major crossover after exit

Beyond Paradise's Christmas special saw on character make a surprise return for Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd's wedding.

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