15 h. ago Retailers suffer ‘drab’ Christmas as shoppers shun gifting for sales – figures

Total UK retail sales were up 1.2% year-on-year in December – well below last December’s growth of 3.2% and the 12-month average of 2.3%.

Economics

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Clematis can be spectacular. Here’s how to grow and care for them

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45 h. ago Defence stocks have soared as global tensions rise. This is the ultimate expert guide to arm your investments for the new world order

Investors are accustomed to riding out political and financial shocks, but even the most seasoned will be struggling to ignore the seismic global events that have been playing out in recent days.

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49 h. ago UK shoppers buy less food and drink as experts blame 'fat jab Christmas'

Grocery sales hit £19.6billion over the four weeks to December 27 - up 2.5% compared to the previous year - but sales on a volume basis fell 0.2%

Economics

65 h. ago Shoppers buy less food and booze over festive period in Britain's first 'fat jab Christmas'

Although supermarket sales in December rose 3.8 per cent to a record £13.8billion, fuelled by food price inflation, the volume of physical items bought declined, according research firm Worldpanel.

Economics

3 d. ago How to make a successful insurance claim for storm and weather damage

Consumer rights expert Martyn James has put together a guide so you know your rights if you need to make a claim after the weather strikes

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3 d. ago Debbie Thomas’ skincare rules: the expert’s guide to calm, healthy skin

Debbie Thomas talks to Rose Beer about skincare rituals, her new line and insider high-street skincare heroes

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4 d. ago Expert guide to getting out of debt: How to cut credit card bills, clear loans... and what you don't need to worry about

If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment each month when you could afford to pay more.

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4 d. ago The five signs your mum group has become toxic following Ashley Tisdale controversy

An expert has offered guidance on how to navigate these dynamics and ultimately find a healthier, more supportive tribe

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5 d. ago How to come off Mounjaro without gaining weight — the expert's guide

Coming off GLP-1 drugs doesn’t have to mean inevitable weight gain. Giulia Crouch asks doctors what you can do to keep it off for good — while also boosting your wellbeing

Politics

5 d. ago M&S cheers record number of Christmas shoppers as food sales swell

Christmas food ranges helped lift spending over the period, the retailer said.

Economics

8 d. ago Aldi UK nets £1.65bn in Christmas sales and reveals what shoppers were buying

“This Christmas proved once again that a great quality Christmas can still be affordable” – Giles Hurley, CEO

Economics

8 d. ago ANNA LANCASTER: My expert guide to cutting back booze (and no, you don't have to do Dry January)

This New Year's Eve, amid the twinkling lights and sparkling conversation of a party near my home in Chelsea, I sipped a glass of champagne.

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1 week ago M&S Christmas gift loved by shoppers slashed to £2.50 in January sales

Shoppers have been snapping up the bargains, with many items half price

Economics

1 week ago A tech expert’s guide to the best Nintendo Switch 2 deals in the January sales

I’ve been tracking the price of the console since it launched back in the summerFollow live: All the best deals in the January sales 2026

Economics

1 week ago Have you tried the 'Didcot Dodge'? Read expert MARK DUELL's ultimate guide to saving £100s on train fares, from split

As someone who has travelled from Thurso to Tenby and Portsmouth to Penrith by train over the years, here are my top tips for getting the best deal on your next trip.

Economics

1 week ago B&M shoppers shocked after spotting 'disorientating' item in stores days after Christmas

Shoppers even said it "feels illegal" to see the item less than a week after Christmas

Events

2 w. ago Walmart confirms extended holiday return policy & it includes post

WALMART has officially updated its return policy, giving shoppers more time to return Christmas gifts. As the end of the festive season approaches, the retail giant is making changes to its shopping rules. With the holidays typically bringing a surge in returns, Walmart, like many other retailers, is preparing for a higher-than-usual return rate. Estimates...

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2 w. ago Man makes charity shop purchase and gets a lot more than he bargained for

A man was left floored after visiting a charity shop on Christmas Eve, and is now urging shoppers to keep an important piece of information in mind when browsing next year

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas dinner ruined by 'rancid' Tesco turkeys as shoppers blast 'manky' smell

A shopper who bought a Christmas turkey, within date, complained of a strong smell that wouldn't disappear

Politics