Survey reveals the UK's most unwanted Christmas gifts
A new survey reveals the most disappointing Christmas gifts Brits received in 2024, from used pyjamas to rotten fruit. Find out what people did with their unwanted presents.
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4th January is Peak Day to Sell Unwanted Christmas Gifts
Data reveals the first Sunday of the year is the busiest for selling unwanted presents. Get expert tips to declutter and turn your unused items into cash.
8 in 10 Brits return or sell unwanted gifts
New research shows 80% of Brits regift, return, or sell unwanted presents, with clothes topping the list. Expert advice on your consumer rights for post-Christmas returns.
Worst Christmas gifts: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit revealed
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
Christmas Gift Return Rights: What You Need to Know
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
UK Christmas Toy Trends Through the Decades
Explore the iconic toys that defined UK Christmases from the 1950s to the 2000s. From timeless classics like Lego to digital crazes like Tamagotchi, discover the playthings that made festive magic.
Find Unwanted Christmas Gifts on eBay for Bargains
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
Pensioner's Serial Killer Calendar Becomes Unexpected Hit
A 73-year-old from Redditch created a calendar of infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy. He's stunned as it becomes a top seller. Discover the story behind this macabre success.
IHT Freeze Extended: 63,000 Estates to be Hit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the inheritance tax freeze until 2031, doubling the number of families paying the 40% levy. Experts warn of a stealth raid on modest estates.
HMRC targets 1,300 households over cash gift tax
HMRC inheritance tax on cash gifts surges 153% in a decade, ensnaring over 1,000 families. Learn the complex rules to avoid a hefty tax bill.
Hospital staff's 45-minute gift drive for abuse survivors
Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
Hospital staff's rapid gift drive for women in refuge
Maternity staff at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, showed incredible compassion, buying Christmas gifts for every woman in a local domestic abuse refuge in just 45 minutes. Read about this heart-warming community initiative.
Inheritance Tax Break for Family Farms and Businesses
HMRC has increased the IHT nil-rate band for business and farming assets to £2.5m per person from April 2026, offering relief to family-owned enterprises. Read the full details and expert reactions.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax threshold for farmers
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
Virgin Media O2 staff donate 450+ Christmas gifts to charity
Virgin Media O2 employees have spread festive cheer by donating over 450 presents to Action for Children centres across the UK through the Giving Trees initiative. Discover how they're making a difference.
Christmas essentials slashed to 20p at The Range
The Range has slashed prices on wrapping paper and gift bags to just 20p, while Tesco offers major discounts on mince pies and Baileys for last-minute shoppers.
Corgi Toys Bring Christmas Joy to Broadstairs Care Home
Residents at Copperfield Court in Broadstairs relived their youth this Christmas thanks to personalised diecast model gifts from iconic British toy firm Corgi. Discover how nostalgia boosts wellbeing.
Sheffield donates 1,150+ gifts for Mission Christmas
Kind-hearted Sheffield residents have donated more than 1,150 brand-new presents for disadvantaged children this Christmas via the Mission Christmas campaign. Find out how you can help.
UK Christmas gifts risk 40% inheritance tax charge
Personal finance experts warn UK families about HMRC's £3,000 annual gift allowance. Exceeding it could trigger a 40% inheritance tax bill if the giver dies within seven years. Learn the rules to protect your loved ones.
Sanctuary Spa Gift Set Now Under £25 on Amazon
Amazon has cut the price of the popular Sanctuary Spa Day Discovery Gift Set from £40 to just £22.99. Shoppers call it 'absolutely gorgeous' and a perfect Christmas present. Grab the deal now!
Red Arrows Visit Lincoln Hospital with Christmas Gifts
The RAF Red Arrows team brought festive joy to Lincoln County Hospital, delivering teddy bears and gifts funded by a £1,000 fitness fundraising challenge. Read about the heartwarming visit.
Last-Minute Menopause Gifts to Sparkle at Christmas
Dr Menopause offers dermatologist-informed skincare & haircare for menopausal symptoms. Get 15% off with code XMAS15 until 22 Dec. Self-care isn't selfish this Christmas.
Inheritance Tax receipts hit £5.8bn, up £84m
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
Torfaen's Santa Appeal Brings Christmas Cheer to 300+
Torfaen's 20th annual Santa Appeal has surpassed expectations, delivering gifts and hampers to over 300 children and young people. See how community generosity made Christmas brighter.
Charity delivers 2,400+ gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes Charity has delivered over 2,400 presents to disadvantaged children across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands this Christmas, tackling rising child poverty rates.
M&S Chocolate Hamper Sells Fast, Perfect for Chocoholics
Marks & Spencer's 'Extremely Chocolatey Gift' hamper is a hit with shoppers, selling every 13 minutes. At £32, it's packed with treats and perfect for Christmas. Read the rave reviews.
Reservoir teams donate 316 gifts to Boston hospital
Teams from Lincolnshire & Fens reservoir projects have donated 316 gifts for children at Boston Pilgrim Hospital this Christmas. Read how this act of kindness will brighten the festive period.
Charity delivers 2,400+ Christmas gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Top 10 Children's Books for Christmas 2024
Discover the standout children's books set to delight young readers this festive season, from magical adventures to laugh-out-loud picture books. Perfect for Christmas gifts.
Boots' £20 skincare box has 16 products in 3 for 2 offer
Boots' Skincare Favourites box offers 16 products from Soap & Glory, Champneys and more for just £20. Shoppers call it a 'bargain' for Christmas gifts or self-care. Available in the 3 for 2 offer.
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