72 m. ago EastEnders' Nicholas Bailey 'really excited' as he joins Strictly Christmas special

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas Special includes a huge star-studded celebrity line-up and one EastEnders icon is taking to the dancefloor too

Politics

2 h. ago Christmas weather forecast latest from Met Office after odds on snow slashed

Bookies slashed odds of snow at Christmas for 2025 after snow fell across the UK in November

Society

3 h. ago BBC viewers rage 'what a letdown!' as broadcaster unveils 'ruinous' 2025 Christmas TV schedule

There will be festive editions of several BBC programmes, each filled with seasonal moments for fans to enjoy next month - but clearly they're not to everyone's tastes.

Politics

4 h. ago Christmas sandwiches have become unhinged – so why does Britain keep buying them?

They’re overpriced, structurally unsound and weirder by the year, yet we buy them anyway. Hannah Twiggs investigates the runaway Christmas-sandwich economy, the cold-roast physics behind them and why your pick reveals more about you than it should

Politics

6 h. ago This is officially the best Christmas sandwich in London for the 2025 festive season

This is officially the best Christmas sandwich in London for the 2025 festive season  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

7 h. ago Claridge's reveals 2025 Christmas tree designed by Burberry's Daniel Lee

This year, two titans of British culture come together

Politics

18 h. ago BBC Christmas TV schedule 2025: From The Traitors and Strictly to The Night Manager and Amandaland

From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered

Politics

25 h. ago My disabled lad was thrilled to be asked to turn on our local Christmas lights then he was snubbed in the cruellest way

AS GEMMA Keir huddled on stage with her son, Logan, his eyes lit up with excitement. “Press the button, light up the tree, see Santa,” he whispered. These three small tasks had been Logan’s focus ever since September 2025, when he was officially invited to switch on the Christmas lights in his hometown of Stevenage. ...

Politics

27 h. ago Best Christmas gifts for mum: Thoughtful presents she'll love (nearly) as much as you

Discover the top mum-friendly Christmas gifts of 2025 that will delight her beyond measure, from personalised treasures to luxurious indulgences.

Politics

31 h. ago M&S' Christmas pyjama range are now as low as £6 with early Black Friday discounts

Marks and Spencer has launched its Christmas pyjama range for 2025, and there's something for everyone, with some pieces now just £6 in an early Black Friday deal

Economics

51 h. ago Strictly Christmas special cast: full list of stars confirmed for Christmas episode

Strictly has started to announce the cast for its 2025 Christmas special 🎄🎅💃🕺

Politics

53 h. ago The 2025 Christmas film guide: From Netflix's Champagne Problems to Sky's Tinsel Town, the best new festive movies to stream this year

It is very nearly the most wonderful time of the year and that means that our favourite streaming platforms are gearing up to delight us this festive season.

Culture

59 h. ago Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025 travel advice for London Underground, London buses, and roads

Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025 travel advice for London Underground, London buses, and roads  My London

Transport

2 d. ago Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime and Apple TV Christmas films – where to find your favourite festive movies in 2025

As it gets closer to Christmas, film planning is an important thing to do

Culture

3 d. ago Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so farUK poultry producers are battling a “bad season” of bird flu, with cases much worse than at this point last year, putting a squeeze on supplies of Christmas birds including turkeys, chickens and ducks.Two industry insiders said they expected supplies of all poultry to be tight ahead of the festive season, especially for organic and free-range birds, which are seen as the most vulnerable to infection. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago The best worst Christmas films we're looking forward to watching in 2025

Step aside Hot Frosty: there are some new camp Christmas masterpieces in town

Events

3 d. ago Universal credit and DWP payment date changes ahead of Christmas 2025

If you're due to receive a benefit payment on Christmas Day or New Year's Day then you should be paid earlier instead

Politics

3 d. ago Which? reveals their Best Buys for Christmas 2025: How to get the best value champagne, mince pies and smoked salmon

Thrifty revellers will be delighted to discover a Best Buy champagne, top-rated mince pies and unbeatable smoked salmon that can all be bought for a very pocket-friendly £21.

Events

3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms first 2025 Christmas special contestant with I'm A Celebrity past

The first celebrity has been announced

Culture

4 d. ago Ralph Lauren captures the magic of gifting with heritage style and timeless designs

Because they’ll always remember who gave them the pieces that last a lifetime

Politics