93 m. ago 'I saved money on Christmas gifts by changing 1 thing to stick to £100 budget'

Christmas can get very expensive, so that's why one woman chooses to shop secondhand with Vinted and says the festive period needs to be less about consumerism and more thoughtful

Economics

19 h. ago Phone snatching down 30% in Square Mile as City of London Police begin Christmas crime crackdown

Thousands of party-goers and Christmas market visitors are expected to flock to the City over the festive period

Events

25 h. ago How to stop yourself from drinking too much this festive period, according to experts

Evidence suggests that setting goals for yourself is a far more effective strategy than avoiding alcohol completely

Politics

2 d. ago Brits to consume 114 million pigs in blankets and 332 million cups of tea on Christmas Day

With the festive period fast approaching, more than 65kWh of electricity is expected to be used on the big day itself

Politics

3 d. ago Residents asked to support West Lothian businesses this festive period

According to the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), 70p from every £1 spent with an independent retailer stays in the local economy.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian residents advised over changes to bin collections over festive period

There will be no grey, blue or green bin collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year's Day and January 2 due to the public holidays.

Politics

5 d. ago Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut as BBC reveals Christmas line

Kelly will present in Jeremy Vine’s slot over the festive period and Radio 4 will feature a festive special of Desert Island Discs with Kate Winslet.

Politics

7 d. ago Fulham vs Sunderland Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

The Black Cats find themselves in dreamland in their return to the Premier League as they find themselves in the Champions League spots with the festive period fast approaching

Politics

7 d. ago Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

Liverpool will be looking to transform their Premier League season as they approach the festive period starting with a struggling Nottingham Forest side at Anfield

Politics

8 d. ago Michael Buble wax figure ushers in festive period at Madame Tussauds London

The wax figure is returning to the attraction floor following updates by the studio team.

Politics

9 d. ago Coronation Street legend set for shock Christmas return a year after sensational exit

A Coronation Street icon is set to return to the famous ITV cobbles this festive period after making an emotional exit exactly a year ago

Events

9 d. ago Boss orders staff to take time off to attend their kids' nativity plays and pantos

Employees at Thrive Learning have been sent a memo by the company's CEO warning them to put their children's events in their work diary ahead of the festive period

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms everyone who gets Christmas bonus, including PIP and DLA claimants

The DWP has confirmed who will be eligible for this year's Christmas Bonus, which is a one-off payment of £10 to help with costs over the festive period

Politics

1 week ago EU border checks at Dover DELAYED until 2026 over fears of Christmas travel nightmare

Despite plans to launch in early November, the new system won't be in place until after Chirstmas - which should help with major festive travel period.

Politics

1 week ago Brits set for 'worst ever Christmas' as rail network shuts down for 32 days

EXCLUSIVE: Brits face crippling Christmas commuter hell with journey times expected to treble as 15 million of us take the train over the festive period, when engineering works are scheduled

Politics

2 w. ago UK issued urgent vaccine warning as worrying new virus strain emerges

Health officials have issued a renewed appeal for anyone eligible for a flu jab to get vaccinated as soon as possible, warning that cases are likely to rise further as the festive period approaches

Events

2 w. ago Postman shares 'best way' to ensure you get your post and parcels this Christmas

The festive period can be a difficult time for posties, but if we all follow these 12 simple rules could our Christmas cards and prezzies reach their destination a little easier?

Politics

2 w. ago Tesco's new Christmas advert captures 'perfectly imperfect' moments of the festive period

The supermarket's 2025 Christmas advert captures what really makes Christmas

Politics

2 w. ago Robins will land in your garden if you place one fruit outside this month

Robins are often a sign of the festive period beginning, if you haven't spotted them yet don't worry there is an easy technique to ensure they show up in you're garden

Politics

2 w. ago Christmas 2025 events in Wales you should be booking right now

Christmas is fast approaching and there are already a range of events organised for the festive period

Politics