Celebrating the Christmas season should be filled with good cheer, family gatherings, special events and, of course, a memorable holiday dinner. Forget serving roast turkey, glazed ham or prime rib of ...

The Met Office has released a new weather forecast and issued its verdict on the possibility of a white Christmas this week. The big question around this time of year is whether snow will fall at ...

It's Christmas time, which means nothing but festive films and programmes will be on our TV screens for the next few days. From the black-and-white nostalgia of It’s a Wonderful Life to the ...

Father Christmas' 24-hour trip around the world is well underway, a yearly and much-anticipated Santa-tracker is showing. After touching upon dozens of countries including Singapore and Indonesia, ...

Simply sign up to the Retail sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. For Britain’s largest tinsel maker, Christmas 2025 finished many months ago. Preparations are currently under way ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed alterations to State Pensions and benefit payments over the festive period, taking into account the three bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, ...

Had your fill of all those third-rate Christmas movies that seem to start broadcasting in September and fancy an absolute classic instead? In the build up to Christmas, many people have those special ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Asda has tweaked its opening times for Christmas and New Year. It is vital you know when your local store is open, to avoid any disappointment. Of course, opening times do vary across the country - ...

As we wind down after a long year for Christmas finally, it is time to kick back, relax, and indulge in some winter treats. Amidst the joy and chaos of the festive season, stop for a moment and try to ...

The battle for the Christmas turkeys is well underway at supermarkets across the UK, as shoppers scramble to buy meat and veg to put on the table. Christmas dinner in a box is a concept now widely ...