Kylie Minogue's Historic Christmas No.1 Crowns Four-Decade Reign
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the 2025 UK Christmas Number One, making her the first female artist with chart-toppers in four distinct decades. Discover the festive chart legends she beat.
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the 2025 UK Christmas Number One, making her the first female artist with chart-toppers in four distinct decades. Discover the festive chart legends she beat.
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the Official Christmas Number One for 2025, ending Wham!'s two-year streak. The hit marks her eighth UK chart-topper and a historic fourth-decade milestone.
Kylie Minogue makes chart history, becoming the first woman to score UK Number 1 singles across four decades with her festive hit XMAS. Discover the full Christmas chart rundown.
As the race for the 2025 Christmas Number One heats up, we rank the all-time best festive chart-toppers, from Girls Aloud to Wham! and beyond. Discover the classics that defined the season.
The UK's Christmas Number One for 2025 will be announced live on BBC Radio 1 at 4pm. Kylie Minogue, Wham!, and Denise Welch are top contenders in a fiercely competitive chart battle.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Katie Price launches a festive track in a last-minute bid for Christmas No1, with proceeds supporting domestic abuse charity Woman's Trust and BBC Children in Need.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
Nottingham's viral sensations LadBaby reveal their ambitious dream of a charity collab with Mariah Carey for a sixth festive chart-topper, as they launch a new sauce range supporting food banks.
Leona Lewis's 2013 hit 'One More Sleep' has been streamed over 190 million times, making it the UK's most-streamed 21st-century Christmas song. Discover the full top 10 list and festive chart surprises.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
The race for Christmas No.1 sees Paddington Bear song compete against Palestinian lullaby for Gaza aid. BBC faces scrutiny over political bias in festive playlist choices.
Rock legends Aerosmith secure their first-ever UK number one album more than 50 years after their debut, thanks to a collaboration with Yungblud. Read the full story.
Taylor Swift, Denise Welch, and Ariana Grande lead the contenders for the 2025 UK Christmas number one. Discover all the artists and release dates for this year's festive chart battle.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway was moved to tears as co-star Rob Rinder made a heartfelt dementia admission. A carer choir aims for Christmas number one to raise awareness.
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.