Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for the UK
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
A Londoner splashed out £585 on luxury Fortnum & Mason Christmas crackers, only to declare the contents worth just £45. Discover the underwhelming haul and the public reaction.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
A Channel 5 documentary taste-tests luxury festive fare, from £220 Cava to £385 Wagyu. Discover which pricey items are worth it and which supermarket alternatives win.
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.
Restaurant critic Gary Hanna reviews Heston Blumenthal's £455 advent calendar menu at The Fat Duck. Discover the bizarre, Michelin-starred festive feast.
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.
Festive shoppers are shunning Britain's costliest Christmas markets, where mulled wine hits £9 and hot chocolate soars past £6. Discover which fairs are facing a backlash.
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.
Retailers risk hefty fines for selling Christmas crackers to under-12s due to a little-known fireworks law. Learn the rules to avoid penalties this festive season.
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.
A shopper's reveal of Harrods' sold-out £250 Advent calendar, packed with £1,530 of luxury skincare, has ignited online debate over value and festive splurging. Discover the full product list inside.
York Christmas Market faces a backlash for severe overcrowding and sky-high prices, with locals warning it's a 'hellscape'. Discover why visitors are calling it the worst in the UK.
Paris's festive markets, ranked Europe's most expensive, face criticism for sky-high prices and unbearable crowds. Discover tips for a better visit.
Mondelēz recalls 70 cases of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a mislabelling error. Consumers with a peanut allergy are urged to dispose of the product immediately to avoid a serious allergic reaction.
Mondelez expands a nationwide recall of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in the US due to a mislabelling error that could cause life-threatening allergic reactions. Customers in eight states are urged to check packaging.
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 Duchess of Sussex releases a festive Netflix episode, teaching American friends about British Christmas crackers and sharing personal family moments. Discover the details and royal insights.
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.
Butchers of London' Parson's Nose sells Britain's priciest organic Christmas turkey at £456. The 12kg bird serves 28 people and comes with its own cooking thermometer. Discover this luxury festive centrepiece.
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.
Shoppers are using a clever TopCashback deal to get L'Occitane's luxury Festive Crackers Collection for just £13.75. Discover how to upgrade your Christmas table for less.