52 m. ago Marks and Spencer store changes and closures happening before Christmas — full list

Marks and Spencer has confirmed the closure of 11 in-store cafes nationwide as part of its modernisation plans, with branches in Hull and Ipswich amongst those affected

Politics

7 h. ago 'I'm a technology expert and this budget phone should be on your Christmas list'

Those looking for an affordable handset will find this Google model to be a great performer with a class-leading camera

Technology

17 h. ago Full list of road closures for Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend

The city's free festive parade returns this weekend

Politics

18 h. ago Get your Christmas shopping sorted with these gift ideas – from tech and toys to beauty treats

From refurbished tech to toys and beauty gifts, this list suiting all price points will help you with your Christmas shopping

Economics

19 h. ago The Guide #220: The best things we watched, read and listened to this year – that weren’t from 2025

In this week’s newsletter: We revisit forgotten noirs, rediscovered albums and retro games that stole the year• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWe’ve just inched into December, which of course means Christmas list season. Already, five days in, plenty of publications have shared their cultural best-ofs for 2025 – you can read the Guardian’s best books and songs of the year right now, with our countdowns in TV, film and music coming very soon.Meanwhile, many of you will have been bombarded on social media by screengrabs of your colleagues/friends/enemies’ Spotify Wrapped playlists (though Mood Machine author Liz Pelly has written pretty convincingly about why you shouldn’t share yours). This year’s Wrapped includes a “listening age” feature, which uses the release dates of the music you streamed to determine how horribly out-of-date your tastes are – revealing to some users that they are, in fact, centenarians. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Our beauty director's ultimate beauty & wellness Christmas gift list

From the must-have mask to the perfect pill pot, and the at-home sauna, Rose Beer curates her ultimate gift list

Politics

48 h. ago UK White Christmas odds released as Scottish city tops the list

While people across the UK may be be dreaming of a White Christmas and we Scots are in with the best chance.

Events

3 d. ago Full list of 10 UK Tesco stores giving away free Christmas trees

The free trees will be available for one day only this weekend

Politics

3 d. ago Publisher condemns ‘violent’ use of Franklin the Turtle after Hegseth’s boat strike post

US defense secretary posted meme depicting beloved children’s character aiming rocket launcher at set of boatsPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementA post on social media by US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, depicting a beloved children’s character aiming a rocket launcher at a cluster of boats, has elicited condemnation from the book’s Canadian publisher.Hegseth’s post of the mocked cover of a Franklin the Turtle book titled Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists prompted disbelief and outrage. The image shows a smiling anthropomorphic turtle in military helmet and vest, with a US flag on his arm and a drug-laden boat exploding in the background. “For your Christmas wish list,” Hegseth wrote as the caption. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Full list of retailer Christmas return dates to avoid unwanted gifts this festive season

A consumer expert has shared the last return dates for Christmas gifts to ease shopping stress this year.

Politics

4 d. ago The world’s top Christmas destination for 2025 isn’t Santa’s hometown — it’s this city in the US

The US destination tops a 30-strong list of Christmas destinations thanks to transforming ‘into a holiday wonderland’ over the festive period

Politics

5 d. ago Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep is most streamed 21st century Christmas song

Coldplay’s Christmas Lights came second in the list.

Politics

5 d. ago Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City, Chelsea and Man Utd

Liverpool defeated West Ham United in the Premier League and will be hoping to continue their winning ways in December with a busy Christmas fixture list ahead.

Politics

7 d. ago Cheapest place to buy Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations as supermarkets compete this Christmas

The full price list for retailers as shoppers start stocking up for Christmas

Economics

7 d. ago What does Jack Draper want for Christmas? The British tennis star reveals his wish list

The British No 1 tennis player wants to be repping Vuori while smelling like Penhaligon’s this Christmas

Events

8 d. ago Scotland’s House of Bruar – the expert's festive gift guide by Director Lorna

With so much choice, and everyone wanting something different, Christmas shopping can be incredibly stressful. We challenged Lorna Meikle, Director at the iconic House of Bruar, to come up with the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list!

Politics

9 d. ago Moment Rachel Reeves discovers Budget has been leaked before she stands up as she reads the news on MP's phone

This is the moment Rachel Reeves realised the Budget had been leaked early after her Labour colleague Torsten Bell handed her his phone in Parliament.

Politics

9 d. ago Black Friday Sale: The Mugler Alien eau de parfum gift set is at the top of my Christmas list this year

The scent stopped me in my tracks. One whiff of Mugler’s Alien and I understood why strangers keep asking women what they’re wearing. Now that it’s in the Amazon Black Friday sale with a big saving, it’s shot straight to the top of my Christmas list.

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves handed phone as major budget details LEAK minutes before speech

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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1 week ago The full list of Greater Manchester pubs serving up free roast dinner this Christmas

Free carveries can be redeemed between December 1 and 30 but on one condition

Politics