75 m. ago The best cultural things to do with your kids over Christmas: from panto to ice

We round up the best ways to keep the little ones happy over the festive season

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3 h. ago 'I'm only buying second hand presents for kids this Christmas

Mum Lauren Ralph, 28, has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted and charity shops to stretch her budget further this Christmas - and she's not the only one

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15 h. ago AI ruining Christmas for kids as ruthless 'Grinch bot' answers THAT Santa question

Christmas is one of the most joyful and happy times of the year, but artificial intelligence has other ideas and has gone out of its way to destroy many children's fun

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49 h. ago The 15 toys topping kids’ wishlists this Christmas– and they're already selling out

The DreamToys list for 2025 has dropped, and the experts say these 15 top toys will be the most popular this Christmas

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5 d. ago Kate Winslet fans campaign for What If to reach Christmas number one as 2001 festive movie track becomes a surprise hit on TikTok

The tune reached a respectable number 6 in the UK charts, beaten to the Christmas number one by Somethin' Stupid by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman.

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5 d. ago Parents say kids expect 'perfect Christmas' as pressure mounts to replicate Home Alone

A new study has found that parents are feeling the squeeze to deliver the "perfect Christmas" for their children - with many pointing the finger at extravagant festive films like Home Alone

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Over half of parents are under pressure to create the ‘perfect Christmas’, study finds

MORE than half of parents are under pressure to create the ‘perfect Christmas’ for their kids – with many blaming lavish festive films like Home Alone. A study of 1,200 mums and dads found 56 per cent are feeling the strain, and 78 per cent believe their children expect an idyllic Christmas because of the...

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6 d. ago Elegant historic house has Christmas fair, decorations and Santa visits

This dreamy Georgian villa is the perfect festive day out

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7 d. ago Frugal mom refuses to buy anything new for her kids for Christmas to 'lower her contribution to consumerism'

Not everyone seems to be on board with her festive frugality as users were rapid to fire criticism and contempt at her stripped down approach

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9 d. ago How to send Santa a Christmas letter for just 87p and get a reply

Get those lists written to Santa before it's too late!

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9 d. ago 21 family Christmas events and things to do with kids in Manchester for 2025

From magical light trails to Santa's grottos, this lot will get you in the festive spirit

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1 week ago 14 best Christmas books for kids, read by parents and children

From heartwarming winter tales to festive audiobooks, these are the titles for little ones to read this December

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1 week ago SoftBank shares dive after Nvidia sale puts AI valuations in spotlight – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors ponder AI valuations and SoftBank’s growing funding demands for OpenAIJapan’s government is growing anxious about its weakening currency.The yen, which has been generally weakening since the start of October, is approaching the significant level of ¥155 to the dollar, a point where Toyko has intervened in the markets before“We’re seeing one-sided, rapid currency moves of late.The government is watching for any excessive and disorderly moves with a high sense of urgency.”The reopening of the U.S. government has been a bittersweet elixir for the greenback.On one hand, risk is back on — stocks have caught a second wind, buybacks are flowing, and high-beta FX like AUD are catching the same tailwinds that power stocks. On the other hand, the same optimism that revives equity appetite also reawakens the yen’s old nemesis: carry.“We have delivered a resilient performance thanks to the hard work of our teams on the gro...

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1 week ago Christmas 2025 must have toys revealed – from an F1 Lego set to an interactive dinosaur

FORMULA 1, dinosaurs, Stitch and a wacky human controller are among the must have toys for kids this Christmas. LEGO Speed Champions offers kids and race fans the chance to build models of the most iconic F1 motors from the 2024 season. Reps say the £29.99 toy boasts "authentic details" and is a more technical...

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1 week ago This Christmas' hottest toys revealed as kids go wild for Wicked and Jurassic World

The models of characters like Glinda and Elphaba made the list compiled by industry experts, along with toys featuring Jurassic World and Hot Wheels

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1 week ago Best Christmas jumpers for all the family this festive season

Tried and tested pullovers and cardigans for adults and kids that are tasteful rather than tacky

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1 week ago Trafford Centre unveils Christmas extravaganza with fair, ice rink, big wheel and more

The festive season will kick off with a free parade this weekend featuring Bluey, Bingo, Paddington, Stickman and more

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2 w. ago ‘They’ve ruined the magic of Christmas’, blast furious Scots parents after primary teacher ‘tells kids Santa isn’t real’

PARENTS have been left fuming amid claims a Scots primary school teacher told kids that Santa doesn't exist. Pupils at the school were left devastated after a teacher made the alleged remarks in class. It's claimed the incident happened at the end of October after a teacher from the Aberdeen school discussed a lesson on...

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2 w. ago Families slam Christmas event at Glasgow Forge after kids 'left scared and in tears'

Hundreds turned out with kids to see a KPop Demon Hunters tribute act but many said they were forced to leave to due chaotic crowds.

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