Save £392 by Skipping 8 Christmas Traditions
UK households can save nearly £400 this festive season by avoiding eight common Christmas expenses. Experts urge early planning to avoid financial stress. #SaveMoney #Christmas
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Victorian Christmas Market Returns to Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Birmingham's Two Christmas Markets: 3 Main Differences
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
Dudley Council: Safeguarding up 300%, drones, £10k row
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
Inside Birmingham's multi-million pound Christmas market
From Transylvanian traders to economic impact, we explore the love-hate relationship with Birmingham's sprawling Frankfurt Christmas Market. Discover the facts and share your thoughts.
Government spends over £100m on Covid inquiry response
Official data reveals the UK Government has spent more than £100m supporting its response to the Covid-19 public inquiry, on top of the inquiry's own £192m budget. Discover the breakdown of legal and staffing costs.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck's next stop is Ipswich
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 announces its next destination. Discover the Ipswich schedule, charity support, and how to get a festive drink and bauble.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck's Next Stop Revealed
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next weekend location in Ipswich. Find out where to catch the festive magic and enjoy a free drink.
Christmas Delivery Deadlines: First Cut-Off Hits This Week
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
Bargain Christmas trees at Home Bargains for £10.99
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Cheltenham's Four Christmas Markets & Ice Rink Near Birmingham
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
Aldi's £1.48 per person Christmas dinner deal
Aldi offers a complete Christmas dinner for eight people for just £1.48 per person. The budget-friendly festive feast includes turkey, trimmings, and gravy. Enter their Advent Giveaway for a chance to win your shop back.
Leicester Christmas Market in UK Top 20
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck 2025: Next Stop Announced
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
West Midlands Christmas Markets in UK Top 20
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Post Office Christmas Parcel Deadline: Send Before Dec 8
The Post Office warns UK households to post gifts before the predicted busiest day, December 8, to ensure Christmas delivery. Key dates and advice for a stress-free festive post.
Royal Mail Christmas 2025: Final Posting Dates
Royal Mail has announced the final posting deadlines for Christmas 2025. Find out the last dates for UK and international services to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
Amazon sells 72 Christmas baubles for just £12.74
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on a 72-piece set of Christmas baubles and ornaments, reduced to £12.74. Available in red-white or red-green, the lightweight, non-glass decorations are perfect for filling your tree.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck heads to Leeds this Wednesday
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 confirms its next stop in Leeds this Wednesday, 3rd December. Find location details and times for this festive family spectacle.
Exact cost Christmas lights add to your energy bill
Uswitch reveals festive decorations could add £15.87 to your energy bill this December. See the full list of costs and tips to save money on your Christmas lights.
Gen Z's Saucy Christmas Dinner Shake-Up
A new poll reveals over half of Gen Z add ketchup or mayo to their Christmas dinner, with many choosing hot sauce over gravy. Subway marks the trend with free sauce baubles.
Amazon's 'No-Fuss' Christmas Lights Under £20
Amazon's battery-powered Christmas window lights with a timer offer festive cheer without the hassle for under £18. Discover the perfect solution for easy decorating.
Nationwide Sees 'Unexpected' 7.3M Black Friday Transactions
Nationwide Building Society reports a record-breaking Black Friday with over 7.3 million transactions, a 9.18% surge from 2024. Discover the data and what it means for UK consumers.
Birmingham's Christmas history in 26 iconic photos
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Free Christmas meals for UK shift workers
Greene King is offering 30,000 free Christmas meals to UK shift workers on 1st December. A festive thank you to the 1.1 million people working on Christmas Day.
Benefits Street reacts to 'Budget for Benefits Street'
Residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham give their mixed reactions to the Budget, with some welcoming extra funds and others calling the plans 'daft'.
Birmingham Christmas Markets: Which is Best?
Birmingham's two Christmas markets go head-to-head in our festive comparison. Discover which market offers the best food, gifts and atmosphere this winter season.
Benefits Street divided over new Budget
Residents of Birmingham's James Turner Street, famed for Channel 4's Benefits Street, give mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves' Budget. Some welcome extra cash while others call it 'stupid'. Read their views.
Asda Express 3p per litre fuel discount this December
Asda Express is giving drivers a 3p per litre fuel discount throughout December when they spend £15+ on groceries. Save at the pump while stocking up for Christmas.
UK R&D spending rebounds, but Wales share under 2%
New ONS figures show UK business R&D expenditure rose to £55.6bn in 2024. However, Wales contributed less than 2% of the total. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
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