89 m. ago Christmas beauty gifts from Lookfantastic that will make you feel extra special this festive season

From party-prep to men’s fragrance these are the best beauty gifts to shop now.

Politics

89 m. ago UK snow: Met Office delivers damning white Christmas verdict as temperatures to drop

Odds for a white Christmas had fallen last week after the Met Office forecast snow during the festive season — and now meteorologists in the UK have fresh information

Society

5 h. ago The WORST mistakes people make when hosting holiday parties... and how to fix them

An expert has revealed his top do's and don't of hosting festive gatherings this holiday season - and one of them may catch you by surprise.

Politics

9 h. ago Jason Manford 'heartbroken' as storm breaks beloved Christmas decoration

The Salford-born comic has had a rough start to the festive season

Events

13 h. ago How to protect your health during Christmas party season and avoid burnout

Balance is essential to maintaining your wellbeing during the festive season

Society

15 h. ago How to avoid burnout this Christmas party season and protect your health

Balance is essential to maintaining your wellbeing during the festive season

Society

17 h. ago The Christmassy Yorkshire day out the whole family will love

Immerse yourself in a magical world this festive season

Politics

20 h. ago Send a Christmas parcel for just £1.99 with this comparison site

With postage costs rising fast, a free tool that compares courier prices in seconds could save you a tidy sum this festive season — especially if you’ve got a stack of gifts to send

Economics

20 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

30 h. ago Revellers say they will drink less this festive season – as soaring costs and ‘drinkflation’ hits pockets

REVELLERS will spend less cash on booze over the festive period as consumer confidence remains muted, a study shows. Nearly four in ten people expect to drink less than usual over Christmas which rises to just under half for 18-34 year-olds. A report by Barclays reveals that of those knocking back less alcohol some 27...

Events

39 h. ago The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg audiobook review – haunting Christmas tales

An esoteric blend of folklore and festivity reveals the lesser known, dark side of Christmas, from horse skulls and Yule cats to Icelandic ogresChristmas nowadays tends to revolve around family, food and a furtive visit from a pot-bellied stranger down the chimney. But in The Dead of Winter, the historian and folklorist Sarah Clegg reveals a lesser known side to the festive season, unearthing unsettling midwinter traditions and stories that fell out of favour in the Victorian age.Subtitled The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas, the book opens with Clegg embarking on a pre-dawn walk to a graveyard on Christmas Eve. She is recreating an old Swedish tradition called årsgång, or “year walk”, which is said to offer glimpses into the walker’s future along with “shadowy enactments of the burials of anyone who will die in the village this coming year”.Available via WF Howes, 4hr 21min Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago Dogs could need 'Christmas trip to the vets' if you feed them 3 popular festive foods — not chocolate

While many owners love to let their dogs indulge in the festive season, certain popular holiday foods can pose serious risks

Politics

40 h. ago The best supermarket deals on your favourite Christmas chocolate selection tubs

We compared prices of the four main tubs at six major supermarkets to reveal which offers the best value this festive season

Economics

43 h. ago The popular Christmas market activity which could invalidate your travel insurance

Many Brits could get caught out while abroad over the festive season

Politics

43 h. ago Is happiness sometimes hard to find? How to embrace joy when you’re stressed, tired or overwhelmed

The latest Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia digs into how gratitude, vulnerability and a simple shift in mindset can help us stay grounded when the festive season feels overwhelming

Politics

46 h. ago The gardening books you shouldn’t be without over the festive season and beyond

Whether gifting or looking for inspiration, there’s a raft of new titles for the green-fingered.

Politics

47 h. ago Cadbury shoppers snapping up 'bumper' Dairy Milk hampers while they're reduced for Christmas

It would make the perfect present for any Dairy Milk fan, or would also be ideal to have at home for sharing with loved ones or any visitors who come over during the festive season

Politics

49 h. ago Tartan Army buskers to be hit with £16k bill to sing Flower of Scotland in US

Any buskers wanting to entertain the Tartan Army in Boston or Miami wil face a huge bill on top of soaring travel and hotel costs.

Economics

61 h. ago Real reason behind tradition of putting up a Christmas tree every festive season

While many of us enjoy decorating our Christmas trees at this time of year, do you know how this tradition began?

Politics

62 h. ago I tested mince pies from 6 supermarkets to find the best one to eat this Christmas

Ahead of the festive season, I tried a range of mince pies from popular British supermarkets - but not all of them are created equal.

Politics