TikToker's 'Bowl Mug' Gift Disappointment Goes Viral
A woman's candid reaction to a Christmas gift from her fiancé has ignited a huge online debate. Did she communicate clearly enough, or did he miss the mark?
A woman's candid reaction to a Christmas gift from her fiancé has ignited a huge online debate. Did she communicate clearly enough, or did he miss the mark?
A TikTok user's viral video showing her disappointment at a Christmas mug from her fiancé has ignited a fierce debate about gift-giving etiquette and communication. Discover the full story.
UK consumers are holding an estimated £18 billion in unspent gift cards. The National Use Your Gift Card Day campaign urges people to find and spend them, or donate the balance to charity.
UK consumers are sitting on an estimated £18 billion in unspent gift cards. The annual National Use Your Gift Card Day urges people to find and spend them, or donate to charity.
A staggering $23 billion in gift cards sits unused in the US. The National Use Your Gift Card Day on January 17 urges consumers to reclaim their 'free money'. Find out how.
A financial awareness campaign reveals a staggering £23 billion in unused gift cards sits dormant in the UK. Learn how to find, spend, or donate your forgotten balances to start the new year smarter.
Discover how our beauty expert saved over £700 in January by swapping salon treatments for clever at-home alternatives, including a £9 'liquid Botox' serum and DIY gel nails.
A woman was left hurt and confused after her future in-laws gifted her a T-shirt with a 10-word slogan labelling her a 'train wreck'. Discover the full story and the internet's verdict.
A woman was left genuinely upset after her future in-laws gifted her a T-shirt with an offensive 10-word slogan. She questions their intentions. Read the full story and see the reactions.
A UK family were left feeling unsettled after an anonymous neighbour delivered a bizarre Christmas gift. The package, containing £129 in vouchers, was left in the middle of the night with a note made from cut-out magazine letters.
Royal Family gift wrapper Jane Means shares her professional secrets to perfect presents, avoiding common blunders and saving money with clever tips. Transform your wrapping this Christmas.
Texas officials arrest three men in a $14 million gift card fraud. They allegedly cloned cards from 10 stores daily. Learn how to protect yourself from this scam.
Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.
Luxury brand 111SKIN, founded by a top plastic surgeon, launches discounts on premium gift sets and offers £110 of free products. Victoria Beckham praised their eye masks in British Vogue.
Upgrade your festive chocolate with this Amazon Cadbury hamper, now reduced to £22.99. Packed with full-size bars, it's a perfect last-minute gift that arrives before Christmas.
Shoppers are rushing to buy M&S's haircare gift bag, featuring six premium products and a £5 voucher for £30. A perfect last-minute Christmas present with rave reviews.
The Pure Tone Glow LED Face Mask, promising results in just one week, is now £80 off. With express delivery, it's a last-minute beauty gift that arrives before Christmas. Shop the deal now.
Beauty writer Nisha Mal reveals her top picks from Boots' 3 for 2 Mix and Match gift offer. Discover skincare, fragrance & makeup sets with delivery options to ensure arrival before Christmas Day.
Struggling to find the perfect present? Learn expert strategies for choosing meaningful gifts that delight loved ones and avoid landfill. Transform your approach to giving today.
A luxury Benefit beauty gift set worth £97, featuring the bestselling BADgal Bang mascara and Benetint, is now just £31.50 at Boots. Save over £60 on this festive must-have.
From Celeste Barber's Booie to Lady Gaga's Haus Labs, discover the celebrity-founded makeup lines that have earned a permanent spot in a professional makeup artist's kit. Get expert picks and reviews.
Struggling with gift ideas? Top UK personal shoppers share their 17 essential rules for finding the perfect present. Learn how to give gifts that truly delight.
Beauty writer Lucy Smith unboxes Lookfantastic's 15-product beauty vault, revealing if this £705 bundle worth £128 lives up to the hype. Discover the trending brands and potential pitfalls.
Boots has cut the price of a premium MAC cosmetics set to £35.10, saving nearly £60. The limited Star Gift includes four full-size products, perfect for Christmas.
Our beauty expert reviews Lookfantastic's 15-product Beauty Vault, a Black Friday bundle worth £705. Discover if this full-size treasure trove of trending skincare, makeup, and haircare is worth your money.
A shopping editor's in-depth review of the Bloomingdale's 2024 beauty advent calendar. Discover if this US favourite lives up to the hype and how it compares to iconic UK offerings.
Discover why Boots' £90 beauty bundle with 26 products from Fenty, Kerastase & The Ordinary offers incredible value, rivalling expensive advent calendars.
OK! Beauty Box's Black Friday sale offers massive savings, including a £42 Medik8 serum for under £5. Discover limited-edition bundles and save up to £540 on luxury beauty products.
Struggling with Christmas shopping? The Guardian's expert columnists reveal their top 158 gift picks for 2025, from Yotam Ottolenghi's kitchen essentials to Sali Hughes' beauty must-haves. Find perfect presents for everyone on your list.
Discover why Boots' £90 beauty showstopper bundle with 26 products from Fenty, Kerastase and The Ordinary offers better value than beauty advent calendars this Black Friday.