Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Christmas message honours NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the holidays, while pledging action on the cost of living. Read his full address.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
UK residents planning Christmas lunches and New Year's parties are urged to check reduced bottle shop trading hours early. Major chains have confirmed shorter opening times over key holidays.
Brits face a chilly, breezy Christmas Day with sunshine for many. Met Office warns of strong easterly winds making it feel near freezing. Get the full festive forecast.
King Charles will deliver his personal Christmas message from Westminster Abbey at 3pm on 25 December. Discover the historic setting and the theme of pilgrimage.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy Christmas Day for the UK with sunshine for many. Find out where temperatures could plummet to -5°C and the slim chance of festive snow.
King Charles will deliver his personal Christmas message from Westminster Abbey at 3pm on Christmas Day, focusing on pilgrimage. Read the unique details of this historic broadcast.
A 12-hour sports marathon awaits on Christmas Day 2025 with five NBA and three NFL games. Our guide highlights the must-watch matchups and the ones you can skip.
Find out which major US retailers like Walmart and Target are closed on Christmas Day 2025, and which convenience stores and pharmacies will remain open for last-minute needs.
US Postal Service branches will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary. Check online before visiting. Full closures confirmed for Christmas and New Year's Day.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Plan your festive shopping with Ikea's UK Christmas and New Year opening hours. Stores are closed on Christmas Eve and Day, with reduced hours on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and Day.
Plan your DIY projects with B&Q's revised opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when stores are open and closed, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Plan your DIY projects with Wickes' Christmas and New Year opening times. Stores close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with reduced hours on key dates. Check full schedule here.
Plan your festive shop with Waitrose's Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2025. Find out when stores are open and closed across the UK.
Plan your festive shop with Morrisons' Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2025. Find key times for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and more.
Plan your festive shop with Tesco's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening hours. Find out when larger stores and Express branches will close and reopen.
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for 2025, including early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Plan your shop with our guide to avoid disappointment.
Plan your festive shop with Asda's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening times. Find out when larger stores and Express outlets are open to avoid disappointment.
Find out if your local McDonald's will be open over Christmas 2025. Most branches will close on Christmas Day, but a few key locations may welcome customers.
Don't miss the best festive TV! Our complete guide to Christmas specials on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Netflix from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. Plan your viewing now.
Aldi confirms major changes to its popular middle aisle Specialbuys over the festive period, with new dates for bargain releases and store closures. Find out the key dates here.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions confirm festive opening times. Find out when phone lines and Jobcentres are closed over Christmas and New Year.
KFC has confirmed nearly 90 UK branches will serve customers on 25 December via drive-thru, delivery, and dine-in. Check the full list and festive menu details here.
Discount retailer The Range will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff a festive break. Find out which other major chains are following suit.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
ITV reveals the festive schedule for Coronation Street's Christmas Day special, airing at 7.15pm. Get all the spoilers for the drama in Weatherfield.