10 h. ago Will YOU will be spending more money than most people this Christmas?

Britons are expected to spend £24.6bn on Christmas this year, representing an increase of 3.5% on a year ago, data suggests.

Economics

10 h. ago Shoppers forecast to embark on £24.6billion Christmas spending frenzy

Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis and Budget blues, a report predicts many people will splash out more on Christmas this year

Economics

18 h. ago David Walliams set for 'lonely' Christmas without son after 'cancelled' career

David Walliams, who was 'cancelled' over offensive remarks, has revealed he will be spending Christmas without his son or ex-wife

Politics

24 h. ago David Walliams' lonely life after being 'cancelled' as he spends Christmas without son

Comedian David Walliams will be spending Christmas apart from his son following his divorce from Lara Stone a decade ago, which was followed by his struggles after leaving BGT

Politics

26 h. ago Hollyoaks legend's secret heartache as they spend Christmas without beloved wife

Jack Osborne actor Jimmy McKenna has opened up about how his Hollyoaks co-stars are supporting him this Christmas following wife Bev's passing

Politics

26 h. ago Soap legend's hidden heartache as they spend Christmas without beloved wife

Hollyoaks icon Jimmy McKenna has opened up about his grief following the passing of his wife, Bev, and has also shared his Christmas plans

Politics

30 h. ago Terminally ill Scots dad to be reunited with family for 'last Christmas' after visa nightmare

DJ Adrian O’Grady, 42, from Glasgow, was facing spending Christmas without his partner and daughter Chloe, four, after a shattering cancer diagnosis due to visa 'limbo'.

Politics

32 h. ago David Walliams' lonely life after being 'cancelled': 'Troubled soul' will spend Christmas apart from his son

David Walliams was once a staple on our screens every week, starring on Little Britain before joining the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent.

Events

38 h. ago Shoppers ditch real Christmas trees for 'simply beautiful' artificial one that's £160 off

Looking to cut down on Christmas spending? Artificial Christmas trees could be just the ticket for saving money season after season, and right now this 'simply beautifuly' option has £160 off

Economics

47 h. ago Devastated David Walliams admits he won't be spending this Christmas with his son Alfred, 12

The comedian, 54, spoke candidly about co-parenting his son Alfred, 12, with his ex-wife Lara Stone.

Politics

60 h. ago Asda loses price war as sales dive: Shoppers cut back on Christmas spending

Industry figures show Asda was the worst performer among supermarkets over the three months to November 30. Sales fell 4.3% over the period.

Economics

2 d. ago £5 off when you spend £20 at TGJones this Christmas on festive essentials

Don't miss this great in paper offer to save money on the essentials this Christmas - from cards and wrap, to gifts the whole family will love

Economics

3 d. ago A quarter of adults won’t be spending this Christmas with their preferred group

A quarter of adults won’t be spending Christmas with their preferred group this year, according to a poll.

Politics

4 d. ago Strictly judge Shirley Ballas opens up on Christmas with mum and future on the show

Shirley says she will spend Christmas with her mum this year and is excited for her mum’s famous Yule log.

Events

5 d. ago Eamonn Holmes' message to ex Ruth Langsford saying 'she deserves it'

Eamonn Holmes has shared his festive best wishes for his ex-wife Ruth Langsford as he admitted he will be spending his Christmas with his girlfriend Katie Alexander

Politics

5 d. ago Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher spending Christmas in exotic island paradise after earning £50m from tour ticket sales

AFTER 41 dates, spanning 13 countries on five continents, Oasis have certainly earned a rest over Christmas. But instead of putting his feet up in front of the fire here in the cold, wet UK, Noel Gallagher is heading to the Maldives over the festive season. I can reveal that the guitarist, who is expected...

Economics

6 d. ago Attentive Princess Kate delights children at her Christmas Carol Concert as she spends time chatting with them all before service begins

Princess Catherine showed her attentive side yesterday as she spent time chatting with delighted children ahead of her Christmas Carol Concert.

Politics

6 d. ago Campaigners call on nation to support 'essential' Small Business Saturday

The Small Business Saturday UK campaign reports encouraging signs that UK Christmas spending with small businesses could rise by 19% this year - to £5.3 billion

Politics

6 d. ago Pete Wicks' lonely Christmas by himself as he refuses to celebrate

Pete Wicks has revealed his plans to spend the Christmas period alone yet again this year – despite invites from best friend Sam Thompson and his mum to join them

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Look what you’ve done to my children!’: a tale of winter wonderland disasters

These events are meant to make Christmas magical, and while many do, a few fall spectacularly short. Here, in no particular order, are some of the worst offendersIt’s the most wonderful time of the year: the season where British people traditionally complain about spending too much on rip-off Christmas events. This year’s festivities have already kicked off in earnest, thanks to the malfunctioning Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer drone show in Haywards Heath this week. By all accounts the drone show was a classic of the genre. It made big promises, offering families “a night of magic and wonder” complete with “state of the art production [and] 600 LED drones”. Then it charged big money, with some families paying hundreds of pounds to attend. And then, of course, it comprehensively underdelivered.Reports describe the event as not only being too short – about just 15 minutes – but also, due to the failure of several drones, completely unintelligible. “From the beginning, large numbers o...

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