62 h. ago Celebrity Apprentice sparks fix row as viewers claim one star's 'unfair advantage' should lead to 'instant disqualification'

Airing on Monday and Tuesday night this week, the special saw a group of celebs flown to Lapland by Lord Sugar to create and market their own special Christmas cookie.

Society

65 h. ago Hamilton College Junior School’s Christmas market raises £1700

Every Junior School pupil had a say in how the funds should be used.

Economics

3 d. ago Online school and junior tennis: freedom, focus – and a quiet cost

Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhoodIn a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts of kids were more affected than others with financial security a big part of the calculation). This is no major surprise as parents and students alike weren’t happy with the remote learning environment.Yet despite this general consensus about online schooling not being as healthy as regular school, a new trend has exploded since Covid: the rapid growth of online schooling for tennis players and other athletes. Parents and their junior athletes feel that by being able to play several hours in the day instead of after school it will accelerate their progress in the sport while still leaving room for aca...

Politics

3 d. ago This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

Politics

4 d. ago The gorgeous Yorkshire market town perfect for a visit during your Christmas break

Exlore the winding cobbled roads and cosy pubs of this charming market town

Politics

9 d. ago UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live

UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live  The Guardian

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run-up to Christmas  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

1 week ago 'Worst in 20 years' or 'absolutely brilliant'?: Traders reveal two very different sides of Manchester Christmas Markets

It's been a mixed bag for traders, but there's positives to be had

Politics

1 week ago I went to Birmingham's Christmas market and 1 problem left me outraged all day

Birmingham Christmas Markets are well-known for really getting you into the festive mood, but when Danielle Kate Wroe went with her friend, she was left a little bit baffled

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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