37 h. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I can’t afford a merry Christmas if my annual bonus is cancelled’

Reader Tom has come to rely on his annual festive bonus – but with the big day getting closer, he’s developed a sinking feeling. Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some advice

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1 week ago Aldi promises cheapest Christmas dinner available at UK supermarkets

The retailer says it will ensure everyone can afford Christmas dinner this year

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2 w. ago 'My kids' gifts are from a charity's Santa as I can't afford Christmas' says mum of four

Mum-of-four Alice Mugerwa, works as a healthcare assistant and is a carer for her husband. The family are grappling with the cost-of-living, which means Alice relies on a charity.

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2 w. ago Parents under pressure to create 'perfect Christmas' struggling to afford essentials

Parents already facing financial strain say their children are expecting a 'picture-perfect' Christmas thanks to movies and social media

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2 w. ago Parents under pressure to deliver 'perfect Christmas' for kids

UK families are struggling to afford Christmas this year but still feel pressured to make it 'picture-perfect' for their kids

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4 w. ago I’m dreaming of a Ralph Lauren Christmas — but can I afford it?

Beige Christmas is out, and a nostalgic Nineties-style Christmas is in, thanks to the latest interiors trend on TikTok. Ellie Muir looks into why the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic has become so popular, and whether it’s actually realistic to achieve

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