79 m. ago Most commonly forgotten Christmas dinner item revealed as shoppers told to 'check list twice'

Those who take on the task of making Christmas Day dinner often forget to purchase key items for the meal, only remembering on Christmas morning when its too late

Politics

1 hour ago An adopted polar bear cub and Christmas in the Holy Land: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Super flu: Where are the London hotspots? Number of hospital patients with virus climbs 18%

The rise comes as resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, are on the second day of a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas

Science

3 h. ago Super flu: Number of patients in London hospitals with the virus jumps 18% in a week

The rise comes as resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, are on the second day of a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas

Science

3 h. ago When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse: This zesty revival is a joyful rediscovery

The pleasure is in the cast’s performance with Tim Sheader’s version of JB Priestley’s 1938 quietly radical comedy

Events

3 h. ago Doctor’s top tips on how to avoid dreaded heartburn at Christmas

A doctor has shared his top tips on how to avoid festive heartburn with Christmas Day fast approaching.

Events

5 h. ago Top 5 best Christmas films of all time as big day approaches

Christmas is a festive time of year, and what better way to get into the cheery spirit than with some movies that show the beauty and importance of being together.

Politics

7 h. ago Amazon shoppers can snap up 'brilliant' £45 Echo Pop speaker for £4 this week

It could make Christmas Day a lot easier thanks to its many features

Economics

8 h. ago UK weather map shows Christmas Day set for SNOW as arctic blast hits from Greenland

A weather map shows snow is forecast on Christmas Day as a low pressure system moves in from the east - and it could be cold enough for a white Christmas in several areas

Events

8 h. ago Thursday news quiz: AI mishaps, fan fury and a tiny baby hippo

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?Welcome to the final Thursday news quiz of the year – a small festive tradition involving the news, a handful of jokes, and the knowledge that somewhere there are 1,057 pedants limbering up to find something to nitpick. And it is a bumper 20-question edition. Thank you for quizzing throughout the year, for your comments, corrections and good-natured quibbles, and most of all for the kind messages literally hundreds of you sent the quizmaster during the Great Thursday Quiz Hiatus of 2025™, when he was off sick. It really meant a lot. Allons-y!The Thursday quiz will return in the new year and wishes you a Merry Christmas, a great festive holiday period and all the best for 2026. Sign up for First Edition to get a Thursday quiz-style quiz of the year in your inbox on Christmas Day. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago UK weather map shows SNOW forecast for Christmas Day as Arctic bite looms

The Met Office says temperatures are set to tumble in the coming days and overnight frost and fog, or freezing fog, is likely too as the weather looks unsettled before Christmas

Politics

10 h. ago Will it snow this Christmas? Met Office issues latest verdict

The threshold for a ‘white Christmas’ requires just a single snowflake to be observed falling on Christmas Day, anywhere in the UK, say the Met Office

Politics

13 h. ago Last year I had a gorgeous new lover and festive new home. Now it's turned to dust, says LIZ JONES... thanks to the mistake so many woman like me make

This year, I will be spending Christmas with my three border collies and rescued spaniel called Alice, writes LIZ JONES. There will be no company of the human variety.

Politics

21 h. ago 'Perfect' Christmas Day jumper that's 'admired by friends and family' now £32

Stunning and sparkly, it ticks every box for Christmas Day wear

Economics

21 h. ago Will it snow this Christmas? Met Office release latest verdict

The threshold for a ‘white Christmas’ requires just a single snowflake to be observed falling on Christmas Day, anywhere in the UK, say the Met Office

Politics

21 h. ago The five fashion rules you must follow for Christmas Day: So many middle

While no host ever mentions it, I learned the hard way that there is a dress code to December 25...

Politics

22 h. ago Pro chef amazed by Christmas turkey gravy hack you've probably not tried before

A woman has shared a simple hack for draining off the juices from a roast chicken or turkey, and it's sure to come in handy for anyone making a roast dinner on Christmas Day

Politics

23 h. ago Christmas travel 2025: Which trains run on Boxing Day? One route continues service into London

Transport for London and National Rail services around and through the capital will be interrupted during the festive period

Politics

23 h. ago Christmas Day review – Sam Grabiner serves up gripping dinner

Christmas Day review – Sam Grabiner serves up gripping dinner-table debate  The Guardian

Politics

25 h. ago How NHS workers can get cheaper Uber rides over Christmas for ninth year running

People working on Christmas Day can get an Uber for free this year

Politics