2 h. ago People going away this Christmas told 1p freezer test they need to do

If you're heading off for a few days, it's important to check whether your food is still safe to eat when you return - and there's a simple trick to help

Politics

4 h. ago Everyone 'wants a closer look' at H Samuel watch reduced by £100

People can secure delivery in time for Christmas for this 'striking' timepiece

Economics

8 h. ago DWP confirms Christmas pay date changes next week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits due to be paid early over the festive fortnight.

Economics

26 h. ago Cliff, sprouts and Michael Bublé make the Christmas naughty list

People have named the 20 things they want banned this Christmas - and a fifth want the whole thing scrapped

Politics

39 h. ago Christmas donations dwindle as festive generosity becoming thing of the past, charities warn

Growing numbers of charities are pinning their hopes on selling gifts online to raise funds, as falling numbers of people are willing to give money for nothing this Christmas.

Events

40 h. ago Only 1,000 people turn out to Tommy Robinson’s ‘Christmas service’

Robinson told the event he used to “hate the church”

Politics

42 h. ago Tommy Robinson’s London ‘Christmas service’ draws about 1,000 people

Number is stark contrast with estimated 110,000 at far-right activist’s ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in SeptemberThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson led a carol concert to “put the Christ back into Christmas” on Saturday in an event that had a huge drop-off in attendance from his last rally in London.The Metropolitan police said about 1,000 people attended the event at its peak, in stark contrast to the estimated 110,000 who turned up to Robinson’s “unite the kingdom” rally in September. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago 'Family hate me for putting them on naughty list and cancelling Christmas'

A woman who hosts 15 people every Christmas has decided to stop the exhausting tradition next year - but her family claim she has ruined the festive season and is being selfish

Politics

49 h. ago Plumber issues urgent warning to millions drinking Baileys this Christmas over the big mistake everyone makes

BAILEYS drinkers have been issued a warning over a common mistake that could cause serious problems to your home this Christmas. Many people assume it is harmless to pour leftover the Irish cream liqueur down the sink once festive celebrations are over. But experts say pouring the dregs down the plug can be seriously detrimental...

Events

54 h. ago How to get 'cheap' theatre tickets in London by using 1 trick in December

Christmas is a time of year many people want to go to the theatre, but it can be expensive. You can get cheaper tickets to enjoy a show in London by using a simple method in December

Politics

55 h. ago Are the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus payments enough? Take our poll and have your say

People who get certain benefits could be entitled to a £10 Christmas Bonus payment - though some will argue it is not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living

Economics

3 d. ago 9p pill could stop Christmas trees from making 16 million people ill

The festive centrepiece could be causing people to cough, sneeze and develop rashes

Politics

3 d. ago 10 ways to avoid Christmas debt and keep your finances on track for next year

Christmas and New Year can put financial pressure on people trying to impress or treat loved ones.

Economics

3 d. ago Households ‘plan to cut Christmas spending compared with last year’

One in four people who are borrowing to pay for Christmas think it could take up to a year to clear their debt, Yorkshire Building Society said.

Politics

3 d. ago Get £105 cashback in exclusive Sky TV Christmas deal not many people know exists

There are a range of cashback deals for Sky TV shoppers this Christmas - with up to £105 to be earnt.

Economics

3 d. ago Christmas warning to people using National Entitlement Card for free bus travel

Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.

Events

3 d. ago People warned 'do not drink' this Christmas alcohol as urgent health alert issued

A food recall alert has been issued as this drink poses a risk to some people.

Events

3 d. ago How to land a crucial role during festive break as a mobile expert technician to help keep Britain moving

IF you are driving home for Christmas, you could be among the 5,000 people who end up relying on breakdown specialists.  As millions take to the roads to see family, the number of breakdown incidents spike, leading to a rise in call-outs to crashes and breakdowns caused by bad weather.  But help is at hand for...

Science

3 d. ago Will YOU will be spending more money than most people this Christmas?

Britons are expected to spend £24.6bn on Christmas this year, representing an increase of 3.5% on a year ago, data suggests.

Economics

3 d. ago Shoppers forecast to embark on £24.6billion Christmas spending frenzy

Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis and Budget blues, a report predicts many people will splash out more on Christmas this year

Economics