Boxing Day sales: Mixed start as footfall dips slightly
Early data reveals a patchy start to Boxing Day sales with retail parks busier but high streets quieter. Barclays predicts £1bn less spending than last year. Discover the regional trends.
Early data reveals a patchy start to Boxing Day sales with retail parks busier but high streets quieter. Barclays predicts £1bn less spending than last year. Discover the regional trends.
UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift from high streets to retail parks, with central London footfall down 7.7%. Discover the changing trends in post-Christmas shopping.
Boxing Day shopping gets a 'really positive start' with retail park visits up 6.9%. Discover the trends reshaping the post-Christmas sales, from coastal town boosts to changing consumer habits.
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
New analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced more tax rises than any other in 60 years, adding £75.1bn a year to the UK tax burden. Read the full details.
Exclusive data reveals the UK's sustainable aviation fuel mandate is off track for 2025 targets. Discover the challenges and what it means for net-zero goals.
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.
New weather maps forecast a major snow event for the UK in early January, with parts of Scotland braced for up to 10 inches. Discover the regions affected and the Met Office outlook.
An American who moved to the UK reveals the 9 British Christmas traditions that left her stunned, from crackers to Boxing Day. Discover her decade-long perspective.
Experts warn that struggling with festive cooking could signal dementia. With UK cases set to hit 1.4 million by 2040, early detection is crucial. Learn the signs and when to contact a GP.
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
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.
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.
New weather maps forecast significant snow and blizzard conditions across the UK in early January, with up to 8 inches near Manchester. Get the full regional breakdown.
A 12-hour snowstorm is forecast to batter parts of England on January 5. Check if your area is among the 11 counties at risk and prepare for the New Year cold snap.
Shopper footfall across UK high streets and retail parks surged on Christmas Eve, rising 2.4% year-on-year. Discover the regional data and what it means for retailers.
Stuffed from Christmas dinner? Our guide shows you exactly where to stream festive classics like Elf, Die Hard, Love Actually and more on Netflix, Disney+, Sky and Prime Video in the UK.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
What does 2026 hold for your finances? We analyse expert predictions on interest rates, mortgages, household bills and the UK economy. Plan ahead for the year.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
Married At First Sight UK star Amy Christopher has unveiled her new boyfriend Darren, sharing a sweet Christmas post years after her 'toxic' split from TV groom Joshua Christie. Read her full love story here.
UK fans can finally mark their calendars. Here are the exact dates and times for Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 and its epic finale on Netflix.
Conservationists are stunned as record numbers of common octopus appear in UK waters, driven by warming seas. Discover the impact on marine life and fisheries.
A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!
The Met Office warns 2025 is likely to surpass 2022 as the UK's warmest year, citing 'extraordinary' climate changes. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Virgin Media sweeps all categories in latest UK broadband report. See where your provider ranks for speed, reliability and video quality.
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.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.
Central London descends into chaos as last-minute Christmas shoppers pack Oxford Street shoulder-to-shoulder. Footfall surges 9%, with pickpockets exploiting the crowds and transport systems overwhelmed.
The Met Office says 2025 is likely to be the UK's warmest year ever, with an average temperature of 10.05C. Experts warn this is 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read more and discover what must be done.