6 h. ago Busiest Christmas in history set to cause travel chaos for Brits

2025 saw the busiest summer ever for UK aviation - and the trend is likely to continue, with the Christmas period set to see huge amounts of travellers heading abroad.

Events

7 h. ago Selfless Brits wrestle with a massive 40 festive tasks over the Christmas period

Almost two thirds believe they do so much in December that they would appoint themselves the ‘chief Christmas officer’, research by phone firm Three UK found

Politics

11 h. ago Royal Mail issues warning to anyone planning to send post this Christmas

Christmas marks the peak period for posting cards and parcels to family and friends across the nation, but Royal Mail has issued an important notice.

Events

11 h. ago Arsenal star in danger of Premier League ban as Mikel Arteta faces nightmare scenario

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is facing the prospect of losing one of his key players to a ban ahead of the busy Christmas period as the title run-in gets into full swing

Politics

21 h. ago The UK’s airports brace for busiest Christmas period in history

The Civil Aviation Authority said passenger numbers for December are forecast to exceed records

Transport

23 h. ago Victoria Beckham shows off £260 advent calendar with daughter Harper

Victoria Beckham has kicked off the festive period by giving fans a glimpse of her range of luxury Christmas Advent calendars for this year.

Economics

26 h. ago Car park jam had me trapped, weekend shopping has become a joke

We're not even in peak Christmas shopping period and it's already horrendous

Economics

53 h. ago Coronation Street's explosive Christmas: Maggie's revenge, Becky strikes and sad death

Coronation Street is lining up explosive and jaw-dropping moments this Christmas period, as spoilers for the ITV soap have teased drama for several families and characters

Events

3 d. ago Brits say who does most of the hard work during Christmas — and it's not hugely surprising

More than half of Brits like to simply sit back and enjoy the show during the Christmas period — and, among those that don't, typically include mothers and older siblings

Politics

4 d. ago Strikes that threatened to disrupt bus services across Wales halted

A strike was due to take place which would have caused major disruption over the Christmas and New Year period

Events

4 d. ago Coleen Nolan makes ‘heartbreaking’ loneliness admission in family Christmas update

Coleen Nolan has described this year’s Christmas period as being the ‘the loneliest she’s ever felt’.

Events

6 d. ago BBC releases Christmas TV schedule as viewers say one show 'ruins' it

The BBC has announced it's TV listings for the Christmas and New Year period and it seems viewers aren't happy with the double-airing of one particular programme

Culture

7 d. ago UK weather: Met Office gives early indication to chances of Christmas snow

The Met Office forecast snow last week — which indeed fell across the country — and the forecasters are now examining the weather patterns for December, including the Christmas period

Society

8 d. ago UPS struggling to fulfill holiday deliveries after deadly cargo plane crash that killed 14

UPS and Fedex both own dozens of MD-11 freighter jets, which have been grounded ahead of the critical Christmas period

Events

8 d. ago UPS struggling to fulfil holiday deliveries after deadly cargo plane crash that killed 14

UPS and Fedex both own dozens of MD-11 freighter jets, which have been grounded ahead of the critical Christmas period

Events

9 d. ago Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City's next 5 fixtures as Gunners open up lead at top

Arsenal are now in prime position to end their long wait for a Premier League title following their dismantling of Tottenham but there could still be some twists ahead of a busy Christmas period

Sport

1 week ago Martin Lewis tells ITV viewers 'let me be very plain' as he dispels myth about refunds

Presenting his ITV programme The Martin Lewis Money Show Live in Manchester, the finance journalist talked about consumers' rights ahead of the busy Christmas shopping period

Politics

2 w. ago Tesco's new Christmas advert captures 'perfectly imperfect' moments of the festive period

The supermarket's 2025 Christmas advert captures what really makes Christmas

Politics

3 w. ago Marks and Spencer's £28 cardigan becomes Christmas favourite with perfect 5

M&S shoppers say this cardigan is a must for the Christmas period and it's got a 'classy' detail too - but its selling fast, so you'll need to be quick if you want to get your hands on this cardigan

Economics

3 w. ago The UK's best value theme park to open all its major rides over Christmas for the first time

The UK's best value theme park is set to open all of its major rides over the Christmas period for the first time.

Politics