UK Supermarket Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2025
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!
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.
Britons face steep Christmas food price hikes, with festive chocolate up 70% and turkey costs rising by £15. Discover which supermarkets have the lowest inflation and how to save.
Aldi and Lidl are cutting vegetable prices to as low as 8p from 18 Dec, with Sainsbury's at 15p. Shoppers are urged to delay festive buys for huge savings. Don't miss the deals!
UK drivers have been overcharged by £5bn since 2022 as petrol stations fail to reflect falling wholesale oil costs. Find out why pump prices remain stubbornly high.
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!
New US tariffs have increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10-15%. Despite this, large-scale production remains in Asia due to cost and labour, with 80% of Americans opting for fake trees.
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.
Discover a quick air fryer recipe for caramelised carrots, packed with natural sweetness and ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for roast dinners and Christmas.
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
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.
An American expat's first taste of a proper roast parsnip in the UK was a 'revolution'. She says the US version pales in comparison to this British Christmas staple. Read her full verdict.
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.
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 Royal Horticultural Society warns growers to remove yellowed leaves from Brussels sprouts to prevent mould and ensure a perfect harvest for Christmas dinner.
Jamie Oliver reveals genius Christmas dinner prep hack on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 show. Learn how to freeze vegetables ahead for stress-free festive cooking. Get the clever tip now!
Brits could pay more for Brussels sprouts this Christmas due to climate-impacted crop shortages. Discover how this affects your festive dinner and the surprising veg trends.
An M&S customer reveals they spent £76 on a pre-ordered Christmas turkey, sparking a debate on festive food costs. Discover if this is the new normal for UK Christmas dinners.
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.
Discover how inflation transformed toy prices from the 1970s to today. See what your favourite childhood toys cost then versus now in this nostalgic price comparison.
A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
TV chef James Martin reveals his simple recipe with crispy bacon to transform the UK's most hated vegetable. Learn his easy method for delicious sprouts just in time for Christmas.
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.
Discover a simple, cost-effective maple syrup glaze that transforms roasted carrots into an irresistible side dish, perfect for festive dinners.
A rescue cat named Lumen helped test 10 artificial Christmas trees for durability and feline appeal. Discover which trees withstood the ultimate cat challenge and how to sustainably donate your old tree.