Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
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.
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.
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
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.
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
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.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
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.
Royal Mail is replacing over 3,000 traditional post boxes with modern, solar-powered versions across UK cities. Discover how this Christmas change affects parcel posting and community traditions.
Discover the Royal Family's festive food traditions and get the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Christmas pudding, just in time for Stir-up Sunday.
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.
Tributes pour in for Chris Rees, the former Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday senior executive who helped drive circulation past two million. Read about his remarkable career.
Discover how Queen Charlotte introduced Britain's Christmas tree tradition in 1800 and get expert tips for choosing the perfect artificial tree this festive season.
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.
Discover the ultimate Christmas 2025 gift guide for your pets. From turkey-flavoured treats to stylish tartan coats, find perfect presents for your furry friends.
Parents can send a letter to Santa for just 87p via Royal Mail and get a personalised reply, now available in British Sign Language and braille. The deadline is December 10.
Discover the 9 best UK Christmas markets according to Which? magazine's 2025 ranking, featuring festive favourites from York to Belfast. Plan your perfect seasonal trip today!
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
The Princess of Wales announces her fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 5, featuring celebrity readings and musical performances. Watch the broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve.
A seasoned Royal Mail postman shares 12 essential tips to ensure your Christmas cards and presents arrive on time. Learn the last posting dates and how to avoid the 'return to sender' pile.
Shoppers who purchased heavily discounted Christmas trees from online marketplace Temu are reporting disappointing deliveries of wilted, browning firs that are shedding needles within days of arrival.
UK retailers reveal their final ordering dates for Christmas furniture delivery. Discover which major stores are already closing orders and how to avoid disappointment.
UK shoppers are being targeted by sophisticated Royal Mail text scams. Learn how to spot these fraudulent messages and protect your personal information from cybercriminals.
A controversially sparse Christmas tree in London's affluent Mayfair district has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing comparisons to Charlie Brown's tree and sparking heated debates about holiday spirit.
The legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli provides the breathtaking soundtrack to this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, performing a stunning rendition of 'Hallelujah' alongside the adorable Snapper the Venus flytrap.
Royal Mail faces criticism after releasing Christmas stamps featuring secular artwork, reigniting debates about religious representation in Britain's festive traditions.
Sainsbury's brings back the magic of Christmas with a nostalgic BFG-themed advertisement featuring stunning animation and Roald Dahl's beloved giant, marking a return to classic storytelling after years of cost-of-living focused campaigns.