Working Through Christmas: Five Australians Share Their Day
Meet the Australians who spend Christmas Day on the job. From emergency nurses to pilots and zookeepers, discover how they bring festive cheer to their essential roles.
Meet the Australians who spend Christmas Day on the job. From emergency nurses to pilots and zookeepers, discover how they bring festive cheer to their essential roles.
From Boxing Day to mid-January, Brits reveal their festive pack-up rituals. Discover expert storage tips and the traditions behind the perfect take-down date.
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale, from grabbing half-price perfumes to 70% off January deals. Learn how to shop smart and never leave empty-handed.
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
In December 1914, British and German soldiers spontaneously ceased fire to share Christmas. Explore the true story of football, fraternisation and the forbidden humanity of the WW1 truce.
Two OnlyFans creators, Emily Mai and Alix Lynx, reveal how they balance festive family time with their adult content work, earning up to six figures a month without taking a day off. Discover their unique holiday routines.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Next's Smoothing Ponte Jersey Wide Leg Trousers, priced at £38, are winning over UK shoppers seeking stylish and flattering office wear. Discover why customers are buying them in every colour.
A Twickenham newsagent is opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering 500 free samosas and festive cheer to combat community loneliness. Join the event from midday.
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Metro readers share their most cringe-worthy office festive party mistakes, from punch-ups and ill-advised flirting to wardrobe malfunctions and disciplinary action.
By 2035, Artificial General Intelligence could transform UK daily life. From AI GPs and robot lawyers to 15-hour work weeks, discover the profound changes ahead for healthcare, justice, and leisure.
Discover the perfect Christmas Day outfit with our 2025 style guide. From cosy knits to sparkling jewellery, find inspiration for a festive look. Get ready to celebrate in style!
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
As AI reshapes the workplace, human skills like critical thinking and communication are your key to career growth. Discover the three skills to master in 2026.
Midweek Northern Line closures from January will impact after-work travel for four months. Check before you travel and plan your journey.
As the festive season looms, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.
Discover the football match playing when George Michael wrote 'Last Christmas', which European champions topped their league at Christmas, and other festive football trivia. Explore the unique history of the beautiful game during the holidays.
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
A former adult content creator on OnlyFans pivoted to mindful content, quadrupling her earnings to £22k/month while helping lonely men overcome porn addiction. Discover her unique approach.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.