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Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Next hikes profit forecast but warns of jobs market impact
Next has upgraded its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected Christmas trading. However, the retailer warns of a significant slowdown ahead due to UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Brits Ditching Christmas Decorations Early as Traditions Change
New research reveals a third of UK households now pack away Christmas decorations on Boxing Day, breaking with the traditional Twelfth Night. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping festive habits.
Mary Berry's Easy Shortbread Recipe with Secret Ingredient
Baking legend Mary Berry reveals her simple shortbread recipe using semolina for extra crunch. Ready in 10 minutes prep, perfect for cosy winter nights. Try it now!
Mary Berry's Quick Spiced Orange Cake Recipe
Bake Mary Berry's easy spiced orange cake in just 25 minutes. Using a whole orange, this recipe serves eight and is ideal for festive gatherings. Get the full method here.
Festive TV streaming disrupted by slow broadband speeds
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
Met Office: White Christmas 'highly unlikely' for UK
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Gingerbread's Ancient History and Health Benefits Revealed
Discover how gingerbread, a beloved Christmas tradition, may aid digestion, lower cholesterol, and fight flu. Explore its rich history from ancient Greece to UK towns like Ormskirk.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Coles Halts Doughnut Production Before Christmas
Coles shoppers in the UK are surprised as in-store bakeries pause doughnut making to meet festive bread demand. The labour-intensive process explained. Find out when they'll return.
Best UK Christmas Train Rides for Festive Magic
All aboard! Discover six enchanting UK Christmas train journeys, from illuminated steam rides to Santa specials, for a magical festive day out. Book your tickets now.
Freezer Trick Makes Christmas Gingerbread Cookies Easier
Food blogger Emmy Clinton reveals a make-ahead gingerbread cookie recipe you can freeze. Her simple method reduces festive stress, offering a gluten-free, vegan-friendly bake perfect for gifting.
Swap Cranberry Sauce for Chutney This Christmas
A food expert reveals why caramelised onion or plum chutney is a superior festive condiment. Discover how to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
UK Adults Still Embrace Christmas Stocking Tradition
A 2024 survey shows 50% of UK adults give stockings, spending £62 each. Discover why this Victorian tradition endures, even for those in their thirties.
Non-Festive Things to Do on Christmas Day in the UK
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
UK adults in 30s still receive Christmas stockings
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
Review: Pukka's Festive Pie is a Christmas Dinner Alternative
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
Chef's Chocolate Trifle May Replace Christmas Pudding
Private chef Chris Davey shares his decadent chocolate cherry trifle recipe, a nostalgic yet elevated dessert set to become a new Christmas tradition. Get the full recipe here.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Christmas Crowdpleasers: Chocolate Bundt Cake & Hazelnut Brulee
Impress your festive guests with pastry chef Nicola Lamb's make-ahead recipes: a decadent chocolate fondant bundt cake and a luxurious hazelnut creme brulee. Perfect for stress-free Christmas entertaining.
Best supermarket mince pies for Christmas 2025
Our taste test reveals the top mince pies from Tesco, Waitrose, Asda and more. Find out which classic and specialty pies won our festive approval. Read the full verdict now!
Easy 4-Ingredient Ginger Shortbread Recipe Bakes in 16 Mins
Struggling with festive baking? This simple ginger shortbread recipe from Sainsbury's Magazine requires just four ingredients and 16 minutes in the oven. Perfect for beginners!
Why Baking is the Perfect Winter Therapy for the UK
Discover how baking offers therapeutic benefits, from stress relief to creative expression, this winter. Experts reveal why the process is as rewarding as the delicious results.
Gingerbread's Hidden Health Benefits Revealed
Discover the surprising health benefits of gingerbread. From aiding digestion to lowering blood pressure, this festive favourite packs a nutritious punch. Learn its history and how to make it healthier.
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