25 h. ago We meet the man behind Yoto: How Ben Jones got kids dreaming of a screen

If there's an unusual quiet coming from your children or grandchildren's room this Christmas, it may not be a miracle - it may be a Yoto.

Politics

26 h. ago UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live

UK retailers launch early Christmas discounts; no Santa rally on London stock market – business live  The Guardian

Economics

35 h. ago Aviva staff land £58,000 Christmas jackpot as shares surge under boss Amanda Blanc

Workers who entered a five-year 'save as you earn' scheme shortly after Blanc became boss saw it vest earlier this month in time for Christmas.

Economics

44 h. ago 'Like a Saturday market in Denton': M.E.N readers give their verdict on the Christmas markets

'The novelty of standing in the rain drinking overpriced mulled wine has worn off'

Politics

45 h. ago In pictures: Stalls taken down as Christmas Markets come to an end

Christmas Markets being taken down in Manchester City Centre

Politics

47 h. ago Manchester Christmas Markets taken down as traders divided and some head home early

Running for over six weeks and spanning more than 270 stalls, Manchester Christmas Markets are some of the UK's most popular, but it's been a mixed year for traders

Politics

47 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market edges up as pound rallies in run-up to Christmas  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

59 h. ago Christmas markets outside London you can reach easily by train

Christmas markets outside London you can reach easily by train  Yahoo Creators

Politics

63 h. ago Hero schoolboy saves mum's life after she collapsed behind the wheel on shopping trip

Nicola Crump, 37, was driving to a Christmas markets shopping trip with her son Zac Howells, 12, when she began to feel ill behind the wheel

Economics

65 h. ago 'Worst in 20 years' or 'absolutely brilliant'?: Traders reveal two very different sides of Manchester Christmas Markets

It's been a mixed bag for traders, but there's positives to be had

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester's giant festive Ferris wheel to stay after end of Christmas Markets

The Christmas Markets favourite will still be around for a while longer

Politics

3 d. ago I went to Birmingham's Christmas market and 1 problem left me outraged all day

Birmingham Christmas Markets are well-known for really getting you into the festive mood, but when Danielle Kate Wroe went with her friend, she was left a little bit baffled

Politics

4 d. ago Welsh mum faints at the wheel then hero son, 12, averts tragedy by calmly taking control

Nicola Crump and her son Zac Howells from Ebbw Vale had been on their way to the Birmingham Christmas markets when she lost consciousness

Politics

4 d. ago Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets’ final weekend

It's the last weekend of Manchester's Christmas Markets - although some will remain open until January

Sport

4 d. ago Christmas ads put on a diet as UK ban on TV junk food advertising bites

Gone are shots of puddings and sweets as advertisers try to market other foods to stay within rules coming into force on 5 JanuaryThe festive season is traditionally a time of national culinary overindulgence but eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed that this year’s crop of big-budget Christmas TV ads have been decidedly lean and sugar-free.From Tesco and Waitrose to Marks & Spencer and Asda, the UK’s biggest exponents of extravagant festive food marketing have put their Christmas ads on a diet to comply with new regulations banning junk food products from appearing in TV ads before 9pm. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago The popular summer hotspot with surprisingly good Christmas markets

The Mail's Alesia Fiddler checked out the Christmas markets at a destination that's usually a hotspot for tourists in the summer.

Politics

5 d. ago I spent £17.70 on a pick and mix — my jaw dropped at what was inside

The same company that has stalls at Manchester Christmas Markets

Economics

5 d. ago What is the Santa Rally and how do investors make money from it?

A familiar phenomenon is witnessing the stock market rising at Christmas - but it doesn’t always go to plan in the short term

Economics

5 d. ago Five free Christmas things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend

Christmas carols, festive markets and family raves are all taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend

Politics

6 d. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

Politics