4 h. ago Mother reveals how she cooks her Christmas dinner a month early

Mother Claire Gillies, 47, from Hertfordshire, has revealed how she finished cooking her Christmas dinner a month early - minus the turkey - to save her three hours in the kitchen on the big day.

Politics

6 h. ago Shoppers race to save £220 on Christmas beauty gift sets as prices drop on Medik8 and more

Cult Beauty's festive gift sets offer exceptional savings on luxury brands including Medik8, but with one stand-out box already selling out, shoppers will have to be quick

Economics

9 h. ago Runaway reindeer sparks huge emergency operation to 'save Christmas'

The Royal Marines, armed police officers and lifeboat crews were among those who helped catch the missing animal

Politics

30 h. ago Start your Christmas food prep NOW! You can save time on the big day by cooking and freezing your veg, spuds and even gravy with these fail

The Batch Lady Suzanne Mulholland shares her fail-safe short cuts for a stress-free Christmas, from how to prepare and freeze all the festive veg, to the delicious gravy you can make in November.

Society

49 h. ago Jamie Oliver's ‘really clever’ Christmas dinner hack could save you time

Chatting to Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 show, Naked Chef star Jamie Oliver revealed a "really clever" tip to help people speed up the preparation of their festive dinners

Politics

54 h. ago 'I do all my Christmas shopping on Vinted and only spend just £100 on everyone'

If you want to save money at Christmas time, one woman has shared how Vinted is the perfect way to do it, admitting she spends only £100 on her festive gifts

Economics

3 d. ago 14 ways to save money and get ready for Christmas before the end of 2025

’TIS the season to be savvy as research reveals that Christmas celebrations could cost families an incredible £1,626.46. A poll by MoneySuperMarket suggests presents, festive food, party outfits and visiting loved ones can add up to a bumper bill. But with half of adults trying to cut back on spending this year, itpays to shop...

Politics

1 week ago James Martin says do 1 Christmas cooking task now to save time and energy

Chef James Martin has spoken about a clever three-ingredient hack that'll save you plenty of time ahead of Christmas Day. So here's everything you need to know

Politics

1 week ago Christmas Jumper Day 2025: when is it and how can you celebrate?

Participants are encouraged to support sustainability by wearing their existing jumpers, buying pre-owned or vintage options, or knitting their own

Politics

1 week ago Black Friday deals to shop now at Harrods: Mulberry, Tom Ford, Elemis and more

Black Friday starts early at Harrods with over 2000 items on sale, including designers like Mulberry and Tom Ford. Shop now and save this Christmas.

Economics

2 w. ago Young mum pleads for organ donor to save her life this Christmas

the mum-of-one is on dialysis five days a week, relying on a machine to keep her alive.

Politics

2 w. ago Roman shoppers save £25 off 'flattering on the stomach' Christmas party dress

With party season around the corner, shoppers are snapping up a deal from Roman saving them £25 off a sparkly sequin outfit

Economics

2 w. ago TopCashback expert shares Black Friday tips for savvy shoppers to maximise savings

Shoppers praised the cashback service as a 'great way to save some extra cash for Christmas' now an expert has shared several tips to maximise cashback savings

Economics

2 w. ago One in six Brits say nothing wrong with skipping 1 thing at Christmas

One in six Brits see nothing wrong with skipping one thing this Christmas which can ultimately save time.

Politics

2 w. ago Austrian home village of Arnold Schwarzenegger begs star to save Christmas market

Villagers in the Austrian village of Thal are begging home-grown Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger to pay for their Christmas market after the council's coffers ran dry

Events

2 w. ago Boden has reduced every new Christmas party dress, coat jumper and cardigan for one day

Boden shoppers have hours to save 22% on the retailer's latest Christmas party dresses, coats, knitwear and more

Politics

2 w. ago The Secret Santa Project review – festive romcom tries for the Love Actually style multiple story strands

Set in a London council office, this clunky Christmas comedy interweaves a handful of storylines but musters only a brief flicker of cosy charmFeelgood Christmas romcoms are like school nativity plays: you can forgive a lot in return for a toasty warm festive glow. The Secret Santa Project, based on a book by Tracy Bloom and set in a London council’s accounting department, manages a brief flicker of cosy charm in places but in truth it’s bit of a Christmas clunker.Like Richard Curtis’s Love Actually this is a film with a handful of interwoven storylines. Samantha Giles plays Diane, the grinchy head of accounts who in the tradition of London romcoms walks to work over Westminster bridge past Big Ben; she would love to see Christmas cancelled and save the council a few pounds. Her husband Leon (Mark Williams) is a panto director, and Diane suspects he’s got a thing going on with Snow White. This plot line is not a million miles from Emma Thompson’s in Love Actually, but it bungles alo...

Politics

3 w. ago Unusual Christmas hack that could help you save hundreds on presents this year

A mum-of-two from Wales swears by this this tip that helps her save hundreds when it comes to sorting Christmas presents for her two children

Politics

3 w. ago Early Black Friday deals you can shop now at Harrods: Mulberry, Tom Ford, Elemis and more

Black Friday starts early at Harrods with over 2000 items on sale, including designers like Mulberry and Tom Ford. Shop now and save this Christmas.

Economics

3 w. ago 'I save £500 with Christmas hacks and get all my dinner veg for £1'

Madison Perkins has found ways to get her children's presents for free and her Christmas dinner for pennies

Economics