11 h. ago AD FEATURE: Operation Save Christmas is the new go to Christmas attraction for families in Wales

After a great opening week, the immersive family experience to find Santa enters its final week

Politics

34 h. ago Three of the worst Christmas traditions — and what to replace them with

From roast turkey to the Royal family, Mike Daw is feeling Scrooge-like

Politics

41 h. ago Christmas attractions to face huge tax rise from April next year

One business alone will see its bill rise by almost half a million pounds

Politics

48 h. ago Christmas attractions face sharp rise in property taxes after Budget

However, other major retail destinations and Christmas shopping locations, such as Harrods, will see their payments fall.

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension age set to rise next April for people born in specific years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

4 d. ago Attract robins to garden: 1 food you need to ensure they keep visiting before Christmas

There's a simple way to attract robins to your garden before Christmas. You just need to place a key food outside to encourage the birds to visit again and again

Politics

6 d. ago Labour MPs banned from pubs and restaurants for 'taxing hospitality into extinction'

Pubs and restaurants are facing huge tax hikes of 76% over three years after Covid-era business rates relief ends in April, according to industry body UKHospitality

Events

7 d. ago Christmas activities: 13 fun and festive things to do with kids in London

From theatre shows to meeting Santa on the London Eye, Anjana Gosai on where to take the kids

Politics

8 d. ago New call to scrap annual TV licence fee and replace with adverts or paywall

The BBC TV licence fee could rise from £174.50 to £181.15 next April under the current uprating measure.

Politics

8 d. ago UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

Economics

9 d. ago Labour wants jobless youths to work in pubs and restaurants to cut massive benefits bill

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million into work, with jobs in bars, restaurants, building sites and care homes.

Society

9 d. ago Labour pledges to offer jobless youths work in pubs and restaurants to cut massive benefits bill

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million into work, with jobs in bars, restaurants, building sites and care homes.

Society

9 d. ago Max Verstappen's luxury lifestyle with famous girlfriend, huge contract and tax haven home

Max Verstappen will be battling for his fifth World Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend

Politics

1 week ago I visited UK's best Christmas market for food and drink – one thing got me feeling so festive

This northern city's Christmas market is back for another year, with more stalls, attractions and cosy festive feels than ever before – and I took a look around to see what this year had to offer

Politics

1 week ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance due up to £5,959 during the new financial year

More than 1.7 million people on Attendance Allowance will see payments rise by 3.8 per cent from April

Economics

1 week ago Revealed: The world's best attraction for Christmas joy is in the UK

New research looked at 180 spots across the globe and identified which ones create the most Christmas joy.

Politics

1 week ago Inside historic UK town's Christmas market labelled 'dreadful' with heaving crowds, 'out of hand' food prices and £58 pens

Visitors have taken to social media to document what they call a 'dreadful' and 'chaotic' experience at the annual Christmas event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Economics

1 week ago New weekly Child Benefit payment rates for next year confirmed by HMRC

HMRC has confirmed Child Benefit will rise from April next year - here's what it could mean for you

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms new Carer’s Allowance weekly earning threshold from next April

Weekly payments will rise from £83.60 per week to £86.45 from April 6.

Politics

1 week ago People on highest PIP will see payments rise to nearly £779 each month from April

PIP will be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 every week during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics