Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: Key Dates & Disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to the busiest days for UK rail, road, air and ferry travel this Christmas. Avoid the worst of the record-breaking congestion.
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to the busiest days for UK rail, road, air and ferry travel this Christmas. Avoid the worst of the record-breaking congestion.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
A mother shares the enchanting moment her toddler met Tinkerbell at Selfridges' Disney Christmas displays in London. Discover the magic and plan your visit.
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 if Lapland UK's new Manchester site is worth the eye-watering price tag. Our review covers the magic, the costs, and essential tips for your visit.
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.
The Royal Horticultural Society is transforming five of its top UK gardens into magical winter wonderlands with spectacular light trails, festive food and family entertainment from November to January.
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.
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.
A mother shares her honest Lapland UK review, describing a 'magical' festive experience in Ascot that was unfortunately marred by long queues and disorganisation for the Father Christmas visit.
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.
Nebraska Republican Charlie Kirk faces backlash after suggesting Americans should work until death, prompting immediate resignation of party official.
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.
The beloved British retailer has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign featuring a magical tale of childhood wonder and a stunning musical collaboration with Labrinth.
The iconic retailer's latest Christmas campaign delivers an emotional masterpiece that celebrates community spirit and festive traditions with breathtaking animation and storytelling.
British music sensation Labrinth opens up about his emotional journey from growing up in social housing to composing this year's iconic John Lewis Christmas advert soundtrack, revealing how his humble beginnings shaped his musical career.