Tory MP tells people to reuse old wrapping paper to save money
A Tory MP's suggestion to people on how to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis has not gone down well with internet users.
Marketmind: Season's beatings
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.
Prepay meters worsen energy inequality in UK
More than two million UK homes are connected via such smart prepay devices which link up to suppliers and use remote credit payment.
Expect 'emotional' Christmas for royals with 'tears' shed, says King Charles III's butler
Grant Harrold said the family will continue Christmas traditions at Sandringham as Queen Elizabeth II would have wanted.
Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer worsens
In recent years, the man dubbed "The King" has faced deteriorating health and his public appearances have grown rare.
Retail traffic data highlights 2022 holiday winners and losers
With three days to go before Christmas, retailers across the United States and Europe face a turbulent end to a drawn-out, mostly disappointing holiday shopping season.
French Christmas train strike provokes fury, travel woes
Half the services to Spain have been slashed, and a third of those to Italy.
Ambulance workers walk out in strike-hit UK
Health Secretary Steve Barclay, writing in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, accused the unions of making a "conscious decision" to "inflict harm" on patients.
German climate activists cut top off Christmas tree
German activists chopped the top off a Christmas tree next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Wednesday, their latest protest pushing for greater action to combat the climate crisis.
Kenton store organises free Santa's grotto for walk-in customers
Kenton store owners sponsor a get-together to give back to the community this holiday season amidst cost of living crisis.
Struggling to afford heating bills, Britons turn to 'warm banks' to keep out the cold
Every morning on her days off, Mary Obomese wraps up in her winter coat and heads to Woolwich Centre Library in southeast London, where she spends two hours on the computer and keeps herself warm.
UK nurses stage new walkout over pay
UK nurses on Tuesday staged a second one-day strike amid an increasingly acrimonious fight with the government for better wages and warnings that patient safety could be jeopardised.
Set For Life: Four lucky winners receive continuous jackpot as early Christmas gifts
The grand prize is an accumulated fund of £3,600,000 per winner.
Covid hospitalisations see a 27% jump in UK, experts warn of new wave
The UK has been seeing a significant rise in Covid-19 cases over the last few weeks.
Bexley pub opens soup kitchen for homeless people amidst inflation
The management of South London Pub opened a soup kitchen to help the homeless amidst inflation and hiring challenges on firms.
Nightmare before Christmas: Human remains discovered around Brackley Park
The victim is assumed to have been struck by a freight train several months or years before their remains were even discovered.
Set For Life: Winners receive early Christmas gifts
Two incredibly lucky UK players received early Christmas gifts after winning £10,000 per month for a year each.
10-second TikTok video saves struggling taco shop in time for Christmas
The viral video helped the restaurant go from earning $100/day to $100 per order in few days.
UK villagers unveil penis-headed statue of Putin, declare him 'Bellend of the Year'
A group of English villagers has declared the Russian president Vladimir Putin "Bellend of the Year."
Heathrow ground handling staff suspend strike set for Friday
Strike action scheduled to begin on December 29 remains in place pending the outcome of the ballot of members.
Analysis-No Santa rally for markets as central banks dampen peak rate hopes
Forget a year-end rally in financial markets. The message from major central banks is loud and clear: the battle to tame inflation is far from over.
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
Shouting match, briefing war: Prince Harry takes aim at William
Prince Harry accused his brother William of a furious response to his plans to quit royal life but insisted he had few regrets about leaving in final docuseries episodes out on Thursday.
UK retailer Currys warns on profit as Nordic chill sweeps in
British electricals retailer Currys cut its full-year profit forecast on Thursday after heavy discounting by rivals in the Nordics region drove it to a first-half loss, sending its shares as much as 10% lower.
Paris celebrates win after high-stakes World Cup clash with Morocco
Supporters poured into Paris's freezing Champs-Elysees boulevard on Wednesday after a World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco which for millions tugged at the heartstrings, as "Les Bleus" won 2-0 to reach the final for a second time in a row.
Pope says spend less on Christmas, give to Ukraine
Pope Francis on Wednesday called on people to spend less on Christmas presents and celebrations, and donate the money saved to those in war-ravaged Ukraine.
UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent
British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40 years, official data showed Wednesday, as a cost-of-living crisis sparks fresh UK strikes.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern calls rival MP 'arrogant pr*ck'
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on hot mic calling a rival MP an "arrogant pr***."
UK hit by worst month for strikes in 11 years as pay disputes escalate
The United Kingdom recorded the highest number of working days lost to labour disputes in October for more than 10 years, official data showed on Tuesday, as employees went on strike to demand higher pay in the face of soaring inflation.
Set For Life winner receives the perfect Christmas gift
The grand prize is an accumulated jackpot of £3,600,000 per winner.