4 h. ago Don’t talk loudly on your phone, eat stinky food or seat hog – new Christmas train rules reveal what Brits hate to hear

WITH millions of Brits set to travel home by train this Christmas, a new survey has uncovered to top DOS and DONT’S when it comes to travelling on the rails. The poll revealed that talking loudly on the phone (59 per cent) was voted as the nation’s biggest bugbear.   Blaring music or videos out loud...

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13 h. ago Brits compromising on Christmas plans reveal the 2 things they miss most

While many Brits are happy to adapt their Christmas plans, it often means missing out on special moments with friends and family.

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13 h. ago UK's top 10 Christmas heroes revealed as Brits confess 'overlooking' vital workers

A new poll has named the top 10 unsung heroes who make Christmas what it is - and they're not who you might expect

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13 h. ago Brit left stunned after going to a Christmas market in China for the first time

Beijing's British Christmas Market features pop-up stalls of well-known British brands, ranging from Fortnum and Mason to the low-cost supermarket, Iceland.

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18 h. ago Hopes British grandfather jailed in Dubai could be freed before Christmas

Mr Douglas has allegedly experienced torture while behind bars in the United Arab Emirates capital

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19 h. ago Post Office releases final dates for sending Christmas cards and gifts

Some 67% of Britons have received Christmas cards and presents in the post after December 25, a survey for the Post Office found.

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19 h. ago Britons face higher chocolate prices but average cost of Christmas dinner falls

Supermarkets investing heavily in promotional deals to pull in customers, Worldpanel findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe festive season may be less merry for those with a sweet tooth this year, as the price of chocolate has risen by nearly a fifth, according to research.Chocolate prices in Great Britain rose 18.4% on a year earlier in November, analysts at the market research firm Worldpanel found. Continue reading...

Economics

21 h. ago Brits reveal top Christmas stresses with cost and cooking woes leading the way

A new survey shows the top 10 Christmas stresses - and it's not good news for Brits who are feeling the pressure

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23 h. ago Festive treats: Adriann Ramirez’s recipes for pumpkin loaf and gingerbread cookies

Two easy bakes to share or gift: soft and peppery gingerbread cookies and a ginger and pumpkin loaf with spiced lemon icingAs a self-proclaimed America’s sweetheart (Julia Roberts isn’t using that title any more, is she?) who moved to the UK nearly 10 years ago, there are a few British traditions and customs that I have adopted, especially around Christmas time. However, there are also a few American ones that I hold on to staunchly: one is the pronunciation of “aluminum”, and another is the importance and beauty of a soft cookie. In both of these easy but delicious bakes to share, I use spice and heat to balance the usual sweetness with which the season can often overload us. Continue reading...

Society

28 h. ago Brits warned of train faux pas as millions prepare to cram stations for Christmas journeys

Millions of Brits are set to travel home by train this Christmas but they have been warned of the biggest social misdemeanours to carry out on the services, such as blaring music

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29 h. ago Pharmacist explain why it's a DANGEROUS idea to quit fat jabs over Christmas, as new study finds nearly half will take a break 'to enjoy themselves' before restarting in 2026

A pharmacist has urged Britons not to temporarily stop taking weight loss jabs over Christmas -because it can cause serious side effects when you go back on them.

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34 h. ago Millions of Brits to get Christmas presents chosen by AI as we turn to robots for help

A study by Braze found that one in eight under-35s are planning to use AI shopping assistants to choose gifts for their friends and families this year

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34 h. ago American living in England left stunned after Brits declare he's eating common Christmas treat all wrong

Russell Valentin, 31, recently moved to London from Chicago, but sparked quite the controversy after he learned that there's a certain way you're supposed to consume a holiday staple in England.

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38 h. ago Christmas set for major washout as Met Office breaks silence on festive weather

Tis the season to bring a brolly as Brits are warned to expect a wet Christmas by weather forecasters who predict long spells of heavy rain for much of the UK during the festive period

Society

38 h. ago UK city's Christmas lights dubbed 'embarrassing' as Brits notice unlikely detail

A UK city's Christmas lights have been dubbed "embarrassing" after Brits spotted an unlikely detail. It's since caused quite a stir, and has left people divided

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39 h. ago Top train dos and don'ts if you're travelling home for Christmas this year

Millions of Brits are set to head home via the rail network this Christmas, and with that will come some good deeds, and plenty of bad train etiquette

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41 h. ago 'Sandwich generation' Brits hide festive stress to ensure kids and elderly have perfect Christmas

Nearly three quarters (70%) feel 'pulled in two directions' as they try to balance the needs of their children and elderly parents. The study says many are busy keeping traditions alive (61%)

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43 h. ago 'Tis the season of... exhaustion: Try these three foolproof strategies for managing Christmas stress (and you can start right now)

It's meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas is stressful. Nearly half of Britons say they find this time of year stressful, but experts say that it doesn't have to be.

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59 h. ago Britain's most expensive Christmas markets boycotted as shoppers slam 'rip off' prices

Rip-off Christmas markets are charging as much as £9 for a cup of mulled wine and more than £6 for hot chocolate - here are some of Britain's most expensive festive fairs

Economics

64 h. ago Vibrant, alternative Christmas market with a floating sauna that is less than an hour from south Wales

While most of Britain piles into Bath and Birmingham for the big Christmas market blowouts, there's one city that doesn’t need all the fuss and social media hype

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