64 m. ago UK weather maps turn orange as freezing rain set for Britain days after Christmas

Weather maps have turned bright orange as they show the rare freezing rain event could strike near the English-Welsh border on December 30

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67 m. ago Reeves blamed for 'crushing confidence' after shoppers shun Black Friday sales sparking fears over Christmas 'golden quarter'

Analysts said the Chancellor 'running confidence into the ground' was partly behind volumes dipping 0.1 per cent.

Economics

72 m. ago Government borrowing higher than expected after winter fuel payments U

Official figures showed borrowing stood at £11.7 billion last month, the lowest level for November since 2021.

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79 m. ago Ministers ‘pretty confident’ visa details not compromised in Foreign Office hack

Business minister Sir Chris Bryant refused to say whether a Chinese-linked group was responsible for the cyber attack.

Politics

83 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 December: Retail sales disappoint, WH Smith posts delayed results

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

Politics

85 m. ago Make perfect Yorkshire puddings with 5 ingredients and they'll be nice and tall

Just in time for Christmas dinner, a chef has shared his foolproof recipe to make perfect Yorkshire puddings - and it only requires five ingredients and takes less than an hour

Events

86 m. ago No wonder they don't want us to vote! Grim figures show Rachel Reeves' raking in £5.5bn more tax in November BEFORE the Budget raid

Official figures showed central government receipts from tax and national insurance were up 7.3 per cent compared to November 2024.

Economics

88 m. ago Anger spreads over Afcon schedule as Morocco seek to end half

Fifa’s lack of concern for African football’s key money-spinner has led to inadequate preparation timeWith the hosts, Morocco, taking on the island nation of Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat on Sunday, there is no mistaking the excitement across the continent. Football is akin to a religion among Africa’s largely young population, with 60% of its 1.5 billion people under the age of 25.But the timing of this Afcon, to be played over the Christmas and New Year period in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez, has never happened since the tournament began in 1957, igniting a storm of anger throughout the African football community. Continue reading...

Politics

88 m. ago Stranded review – this Italian crime show is like Agatha Christie, Lost and The White Lotus all at once

A hotel’s worth of rich guests cut off by snow, a dead body, the mafia and some supernatural antics there’s a banquet of melodrama to feast on in this soapy foreign-language seriesThe snow is crisp and even, up in the Italian Alps: how lucky the protagonists in the new Walter Presents series Stranded are to be spending Christmas at a four-star spa resort in the beautiful Vanoi Valley! The welcome is warm, the hot chocolate is decadent and the hotel building, bedecked with giant baubles, looks like a greetings card painting. But wait! Threatening music? Characters staring anxiously into space, because they clearly have a big dark secret? A guest in a witness protection programme, and another who recognises her as the witness in the forthcoming trial of his secret mafia brother? Attenzione! This Italian-made Green, Red and White Lotus might not be such a paradise. Bad stuff is about to go down.Specifically, this is several thousand tons of snow and the side of a nearby mountain. One a...

Events

89 m. ago Dog expert's simple steps to help your pet stay calm this Christmas

Christmas can be overwhelming for dogs who thrive on calm and routine. Now, a dog training expert has shared simple steps to help ease festive anxiety and ensure both you and your pet enjoy the holidays.

Politics

97 m. ago Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in November.

Politics

1 hour ago The brand loved by the late Queen Elizabeth that's perfect for Christmas gifting

In 2021, Addison Ross cemented its status as a must-visit gifting destination when one of its photo frames appeared on Queen Elizabeth II's desk during her Christmas speech.

Politics

2 h. ago Congestion warning as festive traffic set to peak on Friday with 24.4m car trips

This Christmas could be the busiest on record for UK roads

Events

2 h. ago Horror in Asda car park as woman killed after being hit by van days before Christmas

A woman has been killed after being struck by a van in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham - Greater Manchester Police have now launched an investigation

Events

2 h. ago Ukraine faces horror Christmas as Putin ramps up fighting in bitter winter

Putin's 'hundreds of millions of pounds a-day' war machine eats up Moscow's war budget almost as fast as he sacrifices 1,000 troops a-day - but Ukraine faces bitter winter

Politics

2 h. ago Wrap bottles by swapping paper for 1 item this Christmas and they look amazing

Christmas fans have been left gobsmacked by a short and simple hack that'll elevate your gift giving this year - and it only takes a few extra seconds to pull off

Politics

2 h. ago Make 1 simple oven check on Christmas Day to avoid cooking disaster

You'll need a properly functioning oven this Christmas Day and now one DIY expert has urged all UK households to do one simple check ahead of their festive feasts

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2 h. ago It’s not too late to gift a spa break this Christmas — and these deals are still available

If you’re scrambling for a thoughtful last-minute gift, spa vouchers might just save the day — instant, affordable and always appreciated

Economics

2 h. ago ‘You don’t want to spoil anyone’s Christmas’ The reality of grief over the holidays

‘The death of my dad felt incomprehensible... I felt disoriented, sad, and completely out of my depth’

Politics

2 h. ago Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of North Carolina plane crash that killed 7

Federal investigators will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family

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