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Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Co-op forecasts Prosecco sales will surpass milk on 24 December, with over 250,000 bottles stocked. Its award-winning fizz is now £6.50 for members. Read the festive retail surge.
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Boots' Big Christmas sale has started online with huge discounts on beauty sets. The Soap & Glory Just Pink-Credible 3 Piece Gift Set is now £10. Shop the secret deals before stock runs out.
Manchester's Christmas Markets have ended for 2025. While some traders reported their worst year in 20 years, others saw strong sales. Read the full story on the festive season's economic impact.
VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Mothercare announces plans to rebuild its UK and global operations despite posting a £1.4m loss and a 25% sales drop. The retailer says it has 'stabilised' and is seeking a new CEO.
Two activists on a prolonged hunger strike for Gaza have been rushed to hospital with severe health deterioration. Read their demands and the government's response.
Birmingham City Council approves sale of former Harborne Day Centre site for a new food store, part of property sales to tackle financial crisis. Read the full story.
Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
The UK is projected to achieve its 28% Zero Emission Vehicle mandate for 2025, marking a major industry milestone. However, policy confusion risks slowing future adoption. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the Grade II listed Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. The move follows the council's effective bankruptcy declaration in 2023. Read the full story.
The Range and Wilko will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff an extended festive break. Find your local opening times here.
Aldi claims the UK's cheapest Christmas dinner title, feeding six for just £9.31. Shoppers praise the deal but demand affordable veg all year. Read the full story on the supermarket price war.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a supermarket price war. Shoppers question the real cost to farmers as the seasonal discount battle heats up ahead of Christmas Eve.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Amazon cuts prices on major PS5 and Xbox Series X games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Secure last-minute Christmas gifts with guaranteed delivery by December 25.
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Shoppers are reeling as festive chocolate prices surge up to 71%, with turkey costs also climbing. Discover which supermarkets have the highest inflation and how to save.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
Shoppers can slash their grocery bills by learning to read a hidden six-digit code on Tesco Clubcard Price tags. Discover how to spot when discounts are about to end.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
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.