75 m. 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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75 m. 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

Society

2 h. 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 Inside Isla Fisher’s London townhouse as she opens up on 'challenging' life after divorce

After a difficult couple of years, the actress opens up about rebuilding her life, creating a peaceful new home - and why London feels like the perfect place to start again

Politics

6 d. ago Inside Isla Fisher’s London townhouse as she opens up on life after divorce

After a difficult couple of years, the actress opens up about rebuilding her life, creating a peaceful new home - and why London feels like the perfect place to start again

Politics

7 d. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Malice's Jack Whitehall opens up on playing psychopath after becoming a new dad

EXCLUSIVE: Malice creator James Wood shared why the comedian was the "perfect" casting choice

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7 d. ago Don’t pour that olive brine down the drain – it’s a flavour bomb | Waste not

There’s more to that salty umami aroma than kickstarting a dirty martini. Use it to give your focaccia a perfect flavourful crustWhen I taste-tested olives for the food filter column a few months ago, it reminded me that the brine is an ingredient in its own right. This intensely savoury liquid adds umami depth to whatever it touches, and, beyond seasoning soups and stews, it can also be used to make salamoia, the aromatic brine that’s traditionally used to top focaccia and create that perfect salty crust. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Parents are wasting toddlers' 'magic years' feeling 'harassed and worried' because they work too much, expert warns

Eva Lloyd, Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood at the University of East London, said juggling work and home pressures 'interferes' with parents' enjoyment of the pre-school years.

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8 d. ago Now the Poppy 'risks being cancelled': Fears for its future as RBL volunteers are 'abused and threatened' while reporting falling donations in divided Britain

Organisers told the Daily Mail how years of abuse and ageing volunteers have created a perfect storm which left them scrambling for help ahead of this year's Remembrance Day.

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9 d. ago Rochelle Humes' 'SO flattering' £46 satin midi dress is a festive season must

Rochelle Humes has created the perfect dress for the festive season, with her sating midi dress being 'so flattering' even after eating, and it's a bargain at just £46

Economics

1 week ago B&M £5 Christmas balloon arch kit cheaper than Amazon has shoppers rushing to buy it

B&M shoppers have shared a Christmas balloon arch kit that contains 123 balloons and is priced at just £5 – and it's perfect for creating a festive door display

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester Christmas markets named one of the best in the UK beating Edinburgh and York

A new study has ranked the best Christmas markets in the UK, with Manchester rounding off the top three

Politics

2 w. ago Emily Atack's favourite blusher is safe for sensitive skin and comes in the perfect autumn shade

Emily Atack's makeup artist has revealed the blusher she's using on repeate that's perfect for creating a natural flush for the autumn months, and it's great for sensitive skin too

Politics

2 w. ago Christmas lovers need Aldi’s White Company candle dupe that’s £75 cheaper

ALDI shoppers need to snap up this White Company candle dupe which is a fraction of the price. The XXL Inclusion Candle is perfect for bringing a little extra festivity to your home this Christmas. The retail giant said the six wick candle is perfect for those looking to "create a festive dining table to...

Economics

2 w. ago Mature shoppers swap to bronzer that makes them look '10 years younger' and sells every minute

The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer is back in stock and it's said to create a youthful finish with just one swipe - and it's perfect for both the face and body

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3 w. ago Fawlty Towers creator John Cleese pays tribute to ‘perfect’ onscreen wife Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales played Sybil, the long-suffering wife of bumbling hotelier Basil Fawlty

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3 w. ago I’m a beauty expert – you must follow my tips to avoid major reactions to Halloween makeup

EVERY October, Halloween revellers go to great lengths to create incredible costumes for the eeriest night of the year. Once they have their outfits, trick-or-treaters start creating their scariest look with makeup for the perfect finish on fright night. And this usually involves pulling out bottles and colourful palettes from the year before to save...

Politics

3 w. ago Affordable homes target slashed to 20% to tackle London’s housebuilding crisis

The Government said a perfect storm of economic conditions has created a housebuilding emergency.

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