Presents

There's still time to send presents before Father’s Day, but it's important to choose the right courier

The Father's Day posting deadlines everyone needs to know in 2026

Father's Day takes place this month.

When is Father's Day 2026? Date, when it started, why we celebrate

The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.

Number of 'Galentines' cards sent increased by a third in a year

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

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When is Twelfth Night 2026? Why there are two different dates

It wouldn't be Christmas without a few terrible cracker jokes.

Christmas Cracker Jokes 2025: 49 family friendly festive jokes

The packs arrive in the post and you just top them up with the fresh ingredients

Why a food subscription is the gift that keeps giving (aff)

Make sure your dog has a wonderful Christmas time.

Dog Christmas Hazards 2025: Here are six hidden festive doggy dangers

Christmas delivery chaos warning as early deadlines hit

47 per cent of consumers are eager to hone their wine knowledge pre-Yuletide.

A wine expert has revealed the perfect pairings for festive moments

Making sure your parcel arrives in time for Christmas Day can be complicated - here's a way to make it much easier (and cheaper)

Christmas posting deadlines — one courier cuts off in 10 DAYS

Jewellery with powerful messages could be one of the most thoughtful gifts you can buy someone this Christmas

Black Friday deals on meaningful jewellery gifts

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

More than a third of adults have accidentally spoiled their own Christmas surprises.

More than a third of adults have accidentally spoiled Xmas surprises

20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials reckon handing over an unwrapped gift is perfectly acceptable.

1 in 6 adults see nothing wrong with giving Xmas presents unwrapped

One in 10 claim their partner would “never” use AI for gifting – despite 37 per cent admitting they already have.

Brits are using AI to buy their partner's presents & taking the credit

A shopper walks with her purchases along the main shopping street Oxford Street in London. Starting to save in September gives you three months to build a festive fund (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Start your Christmas savings now to change everything

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

Six individual gifts in a presentation box would normally cost £24.99 - and there's plenty for your dad to play with

This entire bundle of Father's Day gifts costs just £10

Farrar and Tanner specialises in high-end luxury brands

Farrar and Tanner Father’s Day gifts: 8 classy picks Dad will love

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How to easily return unwanted Christmas presents to Amazon UK

Prison officer Colin O’Flaherty surrounded by donated presents at HMP Edinburgh

The prison officer who collects Christmas gifts for inmates' kids

From left, Audra Gaw, Christine Conrad and Megan Gaw at Taylor Maid.

Watch: Festive documentaries feature on Shots! TV this Christmas Day

Three quarters look forward to the drive home for Christmas, as it’s a key part of their annual traditions.

Average drive home for X-mas will cover 94 miles and 11 festive songs

People find they receive an average of two gifts every year they admit they could do without.

Nine in 10 adults don't recall what gifts they received last Christmas

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Santa will be taking to the skies this Christmas Eve - and you can track his progress.

How To Track Santa: See where Santa Claus is on Christmas Eve

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Ad Feature Christmas gift guide from the experts at House of Bruar

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

It wouldn't be Christmas without a few terrible cracker jokes.

Top Christmas Cracker Jokes 2024: 49 of the funniest festive dad jokes

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The Christmas side hustle that will have you wrapping up extra cash

Some of the gifts people don't want to see in their stockings.

Worst Christmas Presents 2024: Here are the 10 gifts nobody wants

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The one sustainable tip you need to follow to save money at Christmas

Respondents expect on average to get into £343 worth of debt this Christmas

Parents may be forced to sell their kids' stuff to cope this Christmas

Parachuters performed mid-air manoeuvres which saw the bright turquoise liquid shaken and stirred from heights up to 10,000ft

New Christmas cocktail hand-mixed at 10,000ft by freefalling skydivers

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested out

I tested Century 6-in-1 Music Centre and know why it's selling so fast

There’s a range of food subscription offers that make ideal Christmas presents

Five food and cooking subscriptions to suit every taste for Christmas

All 20 'dream toys' for Christmas 2024.

Top Christmas Toys 2024: This year's 20 must-have toys

Silk'n Jewel LUXX 200K Hair Removal hair device

I've found huge saving on hair removal device in Black Friday deals

Ad Feature Make your festive time truly unforgettable at Rosslyn Chapel

Kevin The Carrot with Katy in the Aldi Christmas advert for 2024

How Aldi's Kevin the Carrot Christmas toy 2024 could be overshadowed
Aldi is keeping Kevin the Carrot toys for Christmas 2024 closely guarded but here’s my predictions on how a new favourite could be about to be revealed

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I'm a finance expert - here's how to have a debt-free Christmas

Quirky advent calendars you can buy for Christmas 2024

Quirky advent calendars for Christmas 2024 - including one for £2k

Shark is supporting Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as it celebrates and champions rescue dogs and cats across the UK

Dog owners splash out more than £760 a year on items for their pooches

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Money expert shares tips on how to save cash this Father's Day

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

Santa Claus just wants everyone to be happy (Picture: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Brooks Brothers)

In hard times, we should cherish the magic of Christmas

Norad Santa Tracker: Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve.

Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve

Dead Snow really brings home the festive cheer - kind of. Cr. Euforia Film.

Here are five of the best unconventional films to watch this Christmas

Christmas can be full of temptation for usually well behaved dogs.

How to keep your dog off the naughty list over Christmas

Here's what you need to know about Royal Mail Christmas cut off dates. Images: Getty

Explainer What you need to know about last post dates for Christmas 2023

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Sometimes dogs and Christmas decorations do not mix...

How to protect your Christmas decorations from your adorable dog

These Christmas presents all get the big thumbs down.

These are the 17 worst Christmas gifts - according to a recent survey

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

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