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.
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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.
Wood House Space: Luxury Eco-Retreat for 20 Near London
Discover Wood House Space, a stunning sustainable retreat just 45 minutes from London. Sleeps 20 with hot tub, sauna & cinema. Perfect for group getaways. Prices from £980/night.
Boulmer: Northumberland's 'Frozen in Time' Fishing Village
Discover Boulmer, a serene Northumberland fishing village with iconic blue boats, a smuggling history, and stunning coastal views. Perfect for a tranquil UK escape. Plan your visit now.
Boulmer: Northumberland's 'Frozen in Time' Fishing Village
Discover Boulmer, a serene Northumberland fishing village with iconic blue boats and a dark smuggling history. Perfect for a tranquil coastal escape. Plan your visit today.
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.
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.
UK's busiest Christmas Eve getaway sparks travel chaos
Millions face severe congestion on roads, railways, and at airports this Christmas Eve. The M25 is a major hotspot, with Heathrow expecting its busiest festive season ever. Plan your journey now.
Madeira: Europe's Hawaii with £40 winter flights
Discover Madeira, Europe's answer to Hawaii. Just 4 hours from the UK with £40 return flights, it offers volcanic beaches, 19C winter sun & stunning hikes.
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.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: What You Need to Know
Your essential guide to festive travel disruption across UK roads, railways, airports and ferries. Plan ahead with key dates, worst routes and expert advice.
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.
Christmas travel chaos: Major rail shutdowns, 24M cars on roads
Britain faces festive travel gridlock with 24 million cars predicted, major rail lines shut until New Year, and long queues at Dover. Plan ahead for Christmas and New Year journeys.
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.
Record 24m cars cause Christmas travel chaos on UK roads
UK motorists face severe delays as a record 24 million cars take to the roads in the Christmas getaway. Heavy rain and flood warnings add to the disruption. Plan ahead and pack patience.
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.
Christmas traffic peak as 24 million cars hit UK roads
The AA predicts 24 million cars on UK roads as festive getaway traffic competes with commuters. Delays expected with wet weather and flood warnings in place. Plan your journey.
3.1m festive journeys expected on Monday
Drivers urged to take extra care as millions hit the roads for the Christmas getaway. Wet, misty conditions and commuter traffic create a perfect storm. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Christmas travel chaos hits ferry ports and trains
Thousands face Christmas travel chaos with long Dover ferry queues and major train cancellations. RAC warns of record 37.5m leisure trips. Plan your journey now.
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.
Christmas Travel Chaos: UK Hit by Airport Delays & Gridlock
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
French IT issues cause hour-long Dover delays for Christmas getaway
Ferry passengers face hour-long queues at Dover as French border IT systems fail, disrupting the UK's busiest Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
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