Marks and Spencer has reduced its best-selling fragrance collection to £30, making each 30ml bottle just £3. The offer is selling fast ahead of Christmas. Discover the scents and see the reviews.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives 'little Christmas cheer' as November borrowing hits £11.7bn, overshooting forecasts. Public debt nears £3 trillion. Read the full analysis.
Honda Motor suspends operations at key plants in Japan and China due to persistent semiconductor shortages, impacting its global sales forecast and profits. Read the full story.
The Louvre in Paris has fully reopened after staff voted to pause a strike over pay and conditions. Unions warn action could resume in January. Read the latest.
Former Apprentice champion Tom Pellereau takes full control of Stylpro, ending a 14-year partnership with Lord Alan Sugar. Discover the details of the buyout deal.
A couple faces complaints from new neighbours over a long-standing motion-sensor light. Discover the legal implications of neighbour disputes in the UK and how to resolve them.
Severe thunderstorms at Dubai International, the world's busiest airport, cause widespread flight cancellations and delays, stranding thousands of UK passengers. Discover your rights and the latest updates.
Discover why global passports use just four colours and the surprising meaning behind each shade. Plus, see where the UK ranks in the latest global passport power index.
UK retail sales fell unexpectedly by 0.1% in November, with Black Friday discounts failing to boost spending. Supermarket sales dropped for the fourth consecutive month. Read the full analysis.
A country pub in Uffington rebrands as 'Thank You Ma'am' after a winning racehorse, in a unique bid to combat local closures and celebrate racing heritage. Join the celebration this Sunday.
London Heathrow Airport announces a massive £1.3 billion investment for 2025, including a major Terminal 4 revamp, new AI cameras, and a faster third runway. Discover how this will transform travel.
A Spain resident reveals the four key behaviours that expose pickpockets in tourist hotspots like Barcelona. Learn how to spot them and protect your valuables to enjoy a stress-free holiday.
Tesco launches a budget Christmas meal for six at just £9.55, sparking a festive supermarket price war with Aldi. See the full deal and how Clubcard members save.
Discover the top-rated board games for UK families this festive season, from strategy classics to hilarious party games. Our expert guide helps you avoid holiday arguments and find the perfect game.
A major fire has erupted at Calder Court in Coatbridge, leading to a full evacuation. Emergency services with 11 fire engines are on the scene. Follow live updates.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
A Norwegian man's dream of a holiday home was dashed when a lottery system error falsely told him he'd won £97,000. Read the full story of the crushing mistake that affected thousands.
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year low for November but exceeded expectations, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Read the full analysis.
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17m backdated VAT bill after a tribunal ruled its rotisserie chicken bags were heat-retentive. Discover the full story behind the 'Pasty Tax' row.
BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt hilariously intervened as Trade Minister Chris Bryant launched into a lengthy monologue about Brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets during a live interview. Watch the moment.
Tom Pellereau, the first winner of The Apprentice to secure an investment, has bought Lord Sugar's 50% share in beauty tech firm Stylpro, 14 years after their £250,000 deal. Read the full story.
Discover why Antwerp's festive Grote Markt market, with its culinary delights and cultural gems, is the unmissable European Christmas destination for 2025. Plan your trip now.
Selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy? HMRC now receives data from platforms. Learn the tax rules, the £1,000 trading allowance, and how to stay compliant with your side hustle.
Your essential guide to festive travel chaos. Discover the busiest days on roads and rails, airport peaks, and key closures to plan your UK Christmas getaway.
UK faces its busiest Christmas on record with 24.4 million car trips forecast for Friday. Plan ahead for severe congestion on roads and rail disruption.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns AI could displace UK jobs on a scale similar to the Industrial Revolution. Discover which roles are most at risk and the crucial need for skills training.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit is set for a shake-up as banks gain power to set their own caps from March 2026. Discover how this change could affect your daily spending.
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year November low of £11.7bn but exceeded forecasts, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Discover the full impact on the nation's finances.
As 2025 draws to a close, communities worldwide are bathed in festive light. Explore the stunning gallery of illuminated landmarks that captures a shared global joy. View the photos now.