1 hour ago Buddhist monks and their ‘peace dog’ are walking across the US and captivating the nation along the way

While Buddhism has branched into a number of sects over the centuries, its rich tradition of peace activism continues

Politics

2 h. ago Mum shares how she managed to snag £445 of Christmas food from Tesco for only £14

The supermarket shopper was left 'well chuffed' when she managed to slash over £400 off her Christmas shop.

Economics

3 h. ago The 'first of a kind' foundation alternative mature shoppers 'can't get enough of' for its results

"A wonderful light product for mature skin. My all-time favourite makeup product. It's so light, I love it"

Politics

3 h. ago Air fryer that is 'more consistent than Ninja' drops from £180 to £90 in 'fast selling' deal

One shopper said they decided to not bother buying a new oven after using this air fryer.

Economics

3 h. ago Boots shoppers snap up 'showstopper' £68 beauty box for just £16 in sale

Each product found inside the 'showstopper' beauty box works out to cost £3.20 apiece

Economics

4 h. ago 41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

Authorities report that at least 41 young men have died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December

Events

5 h. ago Skechers shoppers say £23 trainers 'recommended by physiotherapists' feel 'as comfortable as slippers'

"I have broad feet and these fit really well. They are very light weight and feel as comfortable as slippers"

Economics

5 h. ago Walmart outage impacts thousands of shoppers using app and website

The outage occurred shortly after 7am Eastern Time

Politics

6 h. ago Shoppers 'ditch' traditional toastie makers for £26 gadget that makes them 'quicker and crispier'

'Much better than our traditional toastie maker'

Economics

6 h. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

6 h. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

6 h. ago Households urged to act now over 150,000 ‘zombie’ energy meters or face being left without heating or hot water in weeks

THOUSANDS of households are sitting on a ticking time bomb that could leave them freezing cold and without hot water within weeks, energy watchdog Ofgem has warned. In a desperate final push, the regulator is urging 150,000 customers to ditch their "zombie" electricity meters before the signal that powers them is killed off for good....

Society

6 h. ago New Trafford Centre travel warning issued after shoppers get stuck in queue chaos to escape car park

It comes after customers were stuck in hour-long queues to escape car park

Events

6 h. ago Curry will be tasty and 'under 400 calories' if you ditch chicken for one vegetable

A chef has shared a delicious curry recipe that's under 400 calories per serving and perfect for winter weight loss goals.

Politics

7 h. ago From bologna to a pickle – here are the most bizarre New Year’s Eve drops in the US

The widespread tradition traces its origins back to 1907, when a 1.5-metre diameter ball first descended in Times Square

Politics

7 h. ago The 19 channels that disappeared from Sky Q in 2025 revealed – and there are still EIGHT more shutting down soon

STREAMING continued to change how we watched telly in 2025 - and with it came the demise of some iconic channels. While all traditional broadcasting platforms were hit in some shape or form, satellite saw the biggest shift. Satellite TV has long been Sky's bread and butter but the focus is increasingly on its streamed...

Events

7 h. ago Shopper finds special £4 bauble in charity shop that's actually worth way more

A bargain hunter was left gobsmacked when they discovered a £4 thrift store bauble was actually worth a fortune – so can you guess how much it's valued at?

Economics

7 h. ago Supermarket slashes 'brilliant' £56 L'Oréal 'glossing' haircare set to £16

Shoppers can save on the branded haircare gift set that's gone viral on social media

Economics

8 h. ago Woman finds £4 bauble in charity shop and can't believe how much it's actually worth

A charity shopper was staggered to stumble across a 'cheap' bauble in a thrift store that was actually way more valuable than the price tag that was placed on it

Economics

10 h. ago It's time to ditch the dreadful big banks. This is where you should put your money and savings instead to earn four times more interest: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers are piling money into cash Isas at breakneck speed to avoid paying tax on their interest.

Economics