Shoppers boycott UK's most expensive Christmas markets
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.
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.
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Rosamund Hall's definitive guide to the best Christmas wines for 2025, featuring joyful, great-value bottles from £6 to £40 to elevate your festive celebrations.
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Discover the Cuban Winter cocktail, a delicious rum-based alternative to mulled wine. This warming recipe with cinnamon syrup and fruit juices is perfect for Christmas.
Germany's cherished Christmas markets open for the season, offering festive cheer with mulled wine and handmade gifts, while implementing robust security measures following past attacks.
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Discover how anise seeds, a staple in mulled wine, offer surprising health benefits including fighting depression and easing menopause symptoms. Learn more about this powerful spice.
Discover the top supermarket wines chosen by sommeliers and experts. From crisp whites to champagne alternatives, find your perfect bottle under £30. Shop smart with our 2025 guide.
Our blind taste test of supermarket mulled wines crowned Waitrose's £6 bottle as the clear winner. Discover which festive drinks impressed our experts and find your perfect Christmas tipple.
Discover which supermarket wines are worth your money as Independent's experts taste-test hundreds of bottles to bring you the definitive guide to affordable excellence.
Our expert taste test reveals which supermarket mulled wine delivers the perfect festive flavour without breaking the bank. Discover the surprising winners and festive fails.
Our expert taste test reveals the finest bottled mulled wines available in UK supermarkets this Christmas season. Find your perfect festive tipple!
A wine connoisseur's shocking discovery about Sauvignon Blanc is changing how Brits choose their wine. Find out why this popular grape might be your worst choice and what to drink instead.
The Duchess of Sussex has sparked curiosity among royal fans after sharing her method for preparing mulled water - a non-alcoholic twist on traditional festive drinks using her American Riviera Orchard brand.
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