3 d. ago Tesco boss warns customers are 'counting every penny' as Christmas sales disappoint

Tesco now holds its biggest slice since March 2015, with its market share rising to 28.7 per cent, according to a report by industry experts Worldpanel.

Economics

3 d. ago M&S counts the cost of the "long tail" of cyber attack at Christmas

But food sales sparkle as M&S continues to win market share from rivals

Events

5 d. ago NHS lists 10 illnesses children should take time off school for

Millions of school children across the country will be heading back to school this week following the Christmas holidays

Politics

9 d. ago Maduro urges Trump to abandon ‘illegal warmongering’ and start ‘serious talks’

Venezuelan president warns of a ‘forever war’ similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dockThe Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, has urged Donald Trump to abandon his “illegal warmongering” and begin “serious talks” with his administration as mystery continued to surround a purported pre-Christmas CIA airstrike on the South American country.Speaking during an hour-long TV interview, Maduro declined to confirm reports of the apparent US attack, which would be the first on Venezuelan soil since Trump began his five-month campaign of military pressure in August. Continue reading...

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1 week ago It's Christmas...in Dubai! Desert is a winter wonderland complete with ski slopes, blinged

Christmas has become somewhat of a spectacle in the Emirate where Islam is the main religion, with extravagant markets, carol singing shows, and their own rendition of Winter Wonderland.

Politics

1 week ago Escape To The Country viewers rage 'are you kidding me BBC?!' as they share furious complaint just minutes into Christmas episode

The latest instalment of the BBC programme saw Sonali Shah, 45, meet a couple called Nicky and Gavin who wanted to find their dream home in Dorset for £550,000.

Events

2 w. ago Inmate on the run after Christmas prison break was jailed for county lines drug dealing

Mahad Elmi is being hunted by police after setting up a drug dealing operation using a teenager to sell crack and heroin trafficked from London to Cardiff

Events

2 w. ago Man injured by crashing UPS jet in Louisville dies on Christmas day bringing death count to 15

‘He suffered severe injuries at the time of the crash,’ the mayor of Louisville said in a statement

Events

2 w. ago John Robertson was a ‘scruffy, unfit’ genius who did not get the kudos he deserved | Ewan Murray

Forest great was loved in Nottingham but under-appreciated in Scotland before going on to thrive as a coachOn the eve of a Celtic European tie 25 years ago, Stiliyan Petrov cut an increasingly agitated figure. The young midfielder, soon to shoot to prominence under Martin O’Neill, was finding it impossible to snatch the ball from a rotund, wizened coach during a possession drill. Petrov’s teammates were cackling with laughter. John Robertson’s brilliance was understated enough in Scotland. Word of his talent in the game was never likely to reach Petrov as he grew up in deepest Bulgaria.Petrov is part of a recent generation who owe a debt of gratitude to Robertson the coach. More of them later. When news of Robertson’s death filtered through on Christmas Day, the prevailing sense was that his country had lost one of a kind. He was also an individual who, for reasons associated with his own modesty, really never received the kudos he deserved in the land of his birth. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria and what has it got to do with the persecution of Christians?

Parts of the US right have for years been amplifying claims that Christians face violence in Nigeria, a notion the US president has helped to encourageAfter spending weeks accusing Nigeria’s government of failing to tackle the persecution of Christians, Donald Trump announced a series of strikes on the west African country on Christmas Day.The strikes, targeting Islamic State militants in the country’s north, mark the latest overseas military intervention from Trump, who campaigned on a promise to extradite the US from decades of “endless wars” during his 2024 run for president. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Amandaland Christmas special cast in full as Absolutely Fabulous legends reunite

Amanda and her family head to Aunt Joan's country house for Christmas but her plans are changed when Mal and Anne tag along

Politics

2 w. ago Rotten turkeys spark Christmas fury as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Asda are blamed

Once again, rancid turkeys and inedible beef have ruined Christmas dinners up and down the country, as the yearly tradition of sharing rotten meats from supermarkets on social media is back again

Politics

2 w. ago Read the King’s Christmas 2025 speech in full as he urges country to pull together

KING Charles III said he hopes the "great diversity of our communities" will ensure "right triumphs over wrong" in in his Christmas Day speech. The King's annual message in was recorded in The Lady Chapel in Westminster Abbey as Charles spoke of the importance of "pilgrimage". The monarch, 77, said: “A few weeks ago, the...

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2 w. ago Love Island’s Molly Smith shows off sizzling figure in icy Lapland snaps

Molly Smith braved icy Lapland in sexy red lingerie, showing off her abs and festive spirit as she counted down the hours until Christmas with fiancé Tom Clare

Politics

2 w. ago 7 of the best and comfiest trousers to buy now for any NYE party & they perfectly hide festive bloat

IF you’re feeling the festive bloat this Christmas after countless canapes and camemberts the last thing you want is to be feeling uncomfortable in your clothes.  Enter the no bloat trousers. Elasticated, figure flattering and still stylish, these trousers are perfect for being comfortable over the Twixmas season. From supermarket buys to all your favourite...

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2 w. ago Kate Middleton lets slip that George and Charlotte broke huge royal Christmas tradition

The countdown is on until the Royal Family's big Christmas gathering at Sandringham with the King - and there are a number of traditions they will follow over the festive period

Politics

2 w. ago Adam Peaty rubs salt in wound with fresh blow for mum days before lavish wedding

As the final countdown to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's Christmas wedding begins, the Mirror takes a look at what they've been up to, and the final heartbreaking snub Caroline Peaty has endured

Politics

2 w. ago Here's all the football you can see on Christmas Day – including UK cup final

Many footie fans will be counting down the hours to get their match day fix at Christmas, but fear not as there are some games on. Your Daily Star has you covered with all the action available

Sport

2 w. ago Countdown to Vatican 'portal' sealing ritual on Christmas Day fuels apocalyptic fears

The Vatican has announced the countdown for when it will close four sacred 'portals' during a Catholic ritual first started in 1300.

Politics

2 w. ago ScotRail Christmas and New Year timetable REVEALED as services axed on key dates

WITH the festive season well and truly upon us Scots across the country are making travel plans for Christmas and New Year. Over the next fortnight thousands will be travelling all over Scotland to get together with loved ones. But will the train services be running as usual around Christmas Day and New Year’s Day?...

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