6 h. ago What is the Santa Rally and how do investors make money from it?

A familiar phenomenon is witnessing the stock market rising at Christmas - but it doesn’t always go to plan in the short term

Economics

12 h. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

Politics

30 h. ago I flew from Glasgow to Dublin for one night to visit the city's new Christmas market

There's nothing quite like flying off with your friends to a new country - but is it really worth all the effort for just one night?

Politics

38 h. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'

'I went to most overrated Christmas market in London and was completely shocked'  My London

Events

38 h. ago 'I went to most overrated Christmas market and one thing left me baffled'

While I continue on my journey to achieve Christmas nirvana by exploring the plethora of festive markets around Great Britain, there’s one beloved Christmas market that I’m just not a fan of.

Politics

60 h. ago Walkable European city has great Christmas market — just 1 hour from Cardiff Airport

Amsterdam's festive Christmas market at Museumplein offers jumbo sausage sandwiches, raclette and glühwein - just a short trip from Wales.

Transport

3 d. ago This Scottish Christmas market ranks among best in the UK for budget

The market has been ranked among the UK’s most cost-efficient, offering festive attractions, a wide range of stalls, and seasonal food and drink.

Economics

3 d. ago Massive Willie Mullins market moves rock the big Christmas races with Fact To File the new King George favourite

WILLIE MULLINS sparked a series of massive market moves for the big Christmas races. And the biggest plunge of all came for the new King George favourite. Paddy Power and Betfair make Ryanair king Fact To File the new 15-8 fav for the feature 3m Grade 1 on Boxing Day. Others were slightly more defensive,...

Politics

3 d. ago German police arrest a suspect amid fears of another Christmas market terror attack

Man held by German anti-terror police amid fears of another terror attack on a Christmas market

Events

3 d. ago 'Christmas market ISIS 'mass terror attack' plot' foiled in Poland

Mateusz W., a student at the Catholic University of Lublin, wanted to commit an attack using explosives and planned to join a terrorist organisation, officials said.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Dozens’ of Scots manufacturing workers face redundancy as company confirms job losses

DOZENS of skilled workers at a Scots manufacturing firm are facing redundancy after the company confirmed a global restructuring. Up to 30 roles at Convergix Automation Solutions in Arbroath, Angus, are understood to be at risk after Christmas. Bosses say they’re “realigning” with market conditions and are considering redundancies at the Elliot Industrial Estate that...

Economics

3 d. ago Five Christmas markets in the UK everyone needs to see this festive season

If you’re stuck for special gift ideas for the big day or just want to soak up some seasonal spirit, you need to get to a Christmas market where local trades people sell their unique wares surrounded by magical twinkling lights amid the sweet smells of hot chocolate and mulled wine

Politics

3 d. ago Intimidating masked youths, sky high prices and yobs trying to start fights at 5pm: Birmingham's Frankfurt market was once the pride of Brum, now it's a festive nightmare

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market I used to be so eager to visit each year is now little more than a tourist trap, filled with troublemakers.

Economics

4 d. ago Moment police raid Christmas market and arrest 11 'illegal migrant workers' from India, Iraq and China

Nine men of Indian, Iraqi and Chinese nationality were detained at Kempton Park Market. A further two men of Indian nationality were arrested at a nearby residential address.

Events

4 d. ago UK's best Christmas market crowned — it's less than an hour from Wales

Which? has compiled a list of the best Christmas markets in the UK with Bath the closest top-rated market to Wales

Politics

4 d. ago BREAKING: Man collapses and dies in front of horrified Christmas shoppers in Durham market

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Events

4 d. ago Tragedy as man dies after collapsing in city centre market in front of horrified shoppers and staff

A MAN collapsed and died in front of horrified Christmas shoppers in a city centre market venue. The man tragically died at the busy indoor Market Hall in Market Place, Durham, at around 12.55pm on Saturday. It is understood that the man collapsed with a cardiac arrest inside the venue. Managers of the indoor Market...

Events

4 d. ago 'I visited Britain's best Christmas market but it was lacking one important detail'

This year's edition of a famous Christmas market has been the target of criticism, mainly for overlooking one important thing.

Politics

4 d. ago I visited a great Christmas market in one of Europe's most walkable cities just 1 hour from UK

Amsterdam's iconic Christmas market serves glühwein, raclette and festive treats just one hour from the UK - it needs to be on your radar this winter.

Politics

5 d. ago Birmingham Christmas market CANCELLED as trader says 'I've lost everything'

Traders have spoken of their financial woes after the popular Boldmere Christmas Festival was cancelled following a reduction in council funding from £7,000 to £3,000

Politics