The Best Christmas Competitions and Festive Offers This Season December 16, 2025 As the festive season lights up London, brands across the capital are rolling out generous competitions and luxury experiences to make Christmas even more memorable. From immersive games and bottomless brunches to beauty treats and retail vouchers, this year’s festive giveaways are bigger and better than ever. Here are some of the best Christmas competitions [...]
The secret to Reform’s rise? They don’t put their out of offices on December 16, 2025 Reform used the summer holiday vacuum to further their cause, and it's made all the difference, writes Michael Martins in today's Notebook.
Tories tell Labour to return donor’s funds amid antisemitism row December 15, 2025 The Tories have called on Labour to return donations made by top donor Dale Vince after he provoked backlash with a social media post on antisemitism following the Bondi Beach terror attack. In a post on X, Vince — an energy tycoon who gave Labour more than £5m last year — linked the attack on [...]
This LED face mask is the ultimate Christmas gift for men this season December 15, 2025 This Christmas, skip the socks and slippers and give the gift of skin radiance with the Buff LED Face Mask. This sleek, science-backed skincare essential is improving complexions across the UK and has been designed for effortless use and maximum results, making it the ultimate skincare essential for active men. The festive season is a [...]
Racing Club introduces festive newcomer ‘From Me to You’ ahead of 2026 season December 15, 2025 The horse-racing syndicate has purchased the exciting colt From Me to You, marking a festive addition to its strong selection of horses. A festive gift idea for racing fans The introduction of From Me to You comes as demand grows for Racing Club’s shared ownership model, which offers an exciting and memorable gifting experience for [...]
Christmas attractions face sharp rise in property taxes after Budget December 15, 2025 London’s Winter Wonderland and Hamleys are set to be hit by sharp jumps in their property taxes from next year as UK Christmas attractions come under pressure from next year’s business rates overhaul. Analysis of official figures has shown that a raft of Christmas attractions, markets and destination-led retail will face increases in business rates [...]
Next eyes Russell & Bromley deal December 13, 2025 The high street giant Next is reportedly considering making an offer to invest in Russell & Bromley, the shoe retailer that said it was looking for a fresh cash injection. It has been reported that the FTSE 100 company is among several possible parties interested in investing in the smaller retail brand. It is unclear [...]
Bank of England poised to slash interest rates December 13, 2025 The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to their lowest level in nearly two years at a crunch decision next Thursday. Markets and leading economists have priced in a cut to Bank Rate to 3.75 per cent amid fears activity in the UK economy is stalling and the [...]
Pitch Experiences CEO: Darts isn’t stuffy anymore, its all the rage December 13, 2025 Pitch Experiences CEO Neil Bailey says darts has entered a new era which maintains its unique traditions while modernising with changing consumer needs. The festive season for many means time with the family and a break from the office. A time littered with festive traditions like the Boxing Day morning walk followed by festive football. [...]
Premier League Predictions: Wins for Chelsea and Liverpool, misery for Man United and Arsenal to hammer Wolves December 12, 2025 The penultimate match round before Christmas takes place this weekend with plenty at stake in the Premier League. There’s a clash between top and bottom on Saturday as Arsenal host Wolves, as well as some intriguing narratives to monitor at Anfield. And on Sunday, there’s the first league meeting between Sunderland and Newcastle in nearly [...]