Record Christmas grocery spend hits £13.8bn as Brits save smart
UK festive grocery sales rose 3.8% to a record £13.8bn as shoppers balanced spending with savvy budget choices. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025.
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Air Fryer Boom Fuels Ninja's £1.2bn European Sales
SharkNinja's European sales rocket 43% to £1.2bn as air fryer demand surges, contrasting with declining microwave sales. Discover the kitchen appliance revolution.
Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl hit record Christmas market share
Aldi and Lidl achieved their highest-ever Christmas market share in the UK as cost-conscious shoppers switched to discounters and own-label products. Discover the full festive spending breakdown.
Tesco brings back retro Value stripes in 2026 price push
Tesco is resurrecting its nostalgic blue-and-white Value branding as part of a major price-cutting campaign on 3,000 branded items, aiming to compete with discount rivals. Discover the new deals.
Xbox UK sales plunge 39% in worst year on record
Microsoft's Xbox console sales plummeted 39% in the UK in 2025, its worst performance ever. Meanwhile, Nintendo's Switch 2 outsells Wii U in just six months. Read the full analysis.
Aldi and Lidl smash Christmas sales records
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
Man Utd's 40-year defensive low after Leeds draw
Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United marks a 40-year low for away clean sheets. Read the full analysis of their defensive crisis and manager Amorim's reaction.
Man says he'd rather go back to prison than find job
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, reveals the impossible struggle to reintegrate, facing homelessness and unemployment. His story exposes the lifelong stigma of a criminal record.
Littler eyes Taylor's record after second world darts crown
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler discusses matching Phil Taylor's 16 World Darts Championship titles after his dominant 2026 victory. The teenage sensation reveals his realistic target and receives a warning from 'The Power'. Read the full story.
Chelsea Plan £130m Premier League Record Bid for Rogers
Chelsea are preparing a shock Premier League record £130m offer for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this January. Could this mega-deal happen?
Matthews Breaks Toronto Maple Leafs' All-Time Goals Record
Auston Matthews scores twice to pass Mats Sundin as Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goalscorer with 421 goals, despite a 4-3 overtime defeat to the New York Islanders. Read the full story.
Luke Littler retains PDC world darts title with dominant win
Teenage sensation Luke Littler demolishes Gian van Veen 7-1 to retain his PDC world championship crown and warns rivals he's 'here to win' for years to come.
2025 confirmed as UK's warmest and sunniest year
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest and sunniest year on record, with a mean temperature of 10.09°C. Experts link the record-breaking heat to human-induced climate change. Discover the full data and impacts.
Brennan Johnson set for £35m Crystal Palace move
Crystal Palace have agreed a club-record £35m deal to sign Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson, with a medical booked. Spurs face a £12.5m loss on the 2023 signing.
Wall Street closes 2025 near record highs
US stock markets defied a year of political and economic upheaval to finish 2025 near record levels, buoyed by a relentless tech rally. Discover the key drivers and what lies ahead for investors.
FTSE 100's best year since 2009, up 21.5%
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance in 16 years, outperforming major US and European markets. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable rally.
Record 27,000 wildfires scorched England in 2025 heat
England's fire services battled a record 27,000 grass and forest fires in the UK's hottest spring and summer. Fire chiefs warn climate-driven blazes are straining resources. Read the full analysis.
Iceland hits 19.8C on Christmas Eve, a new record
Iceland experienced its hottest Christmas Eve on record with temperatures reaching 19.8C, far above the seasonal average. Meteorologists blame a tropical air mass and high pressure. Discover the climate change implications.
UK's Longest Direct Train Journey is 500 Miles
The Caledonian Sleeper is now the UK's longest direct rail route, taking over 12 hours from London to Fort William. Discover the scenic overnight journey.
US warm spell ends as Arctic air brings freezing temperatures
A dramatic US weather shift sees spring-like warmth replaced by polar air and snow risk. Meanwhile, Japan battles deadly snow and New Zealand faces severe summer storms.
Powerful US winter storm brings blizzards and record cold
A major winter storm sweeps across the US, bringing blizzards to the Midwest and a dramatic 'Blue Norther' cold front to the South, ending days of record-breaking warmth. Read the latest forecasts.
NFL Week 17: Steelers vs Browns, Garrett Chases Record
The NFL regular season nears its climax. Can Cleveland stop Pittsburgh's playoff push? Myles Garrett eyes the sack record against Aaron Rodgers. Full preview and key matchups.
Gout Gout targets faster 2026 after breakout season
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout reflects on a whirlwind 2025, buying a family home and setting sub-20 second times as he plans a gap year to focus on the 200m ahead of major championships.
Top After-Christmas Sales for Tech, Fashion & Home
The festive sales aren't over! Discover the best post-Christmas deals on tech, fashion, homeware and more to treat yourself before the New Year. Shop smart with our expert picks.
Boxing Day 2025 Supermarket Opening Times Guide
Find out which UK supermarkets are open on Boxing Day 2025 and their revised trading hours. Plan your festive shopping with our essential guide to store closures and openings.
Boxing Day Sales: Expert Tips to Shop Smart & Save Money
Stylist Oriona Robb reveals how to 'shop your wardrobe' before hitting the Boxing Day sales, plus the six key investment pieces to look for. Save money and shop smarter this January.
Australians to spend $3.8bn in Boxing Day sales week
A third of Australians are forecast to shop in the Boxing Day sales, spending $3.8bn. Regulators warn of deceptive sales tactics by major retailers. Discover the trends.
Precious Metals Soar to Record Highs in Christmas Rally
Gold, silver, and platinum prices surge to unprecedented levels in a pre-Christmas 'Santa Rally', while BP announces a major stake sale in Castrol India. Get the latest market insights.
Tesla EU sales fall as Chinese carmakers surge
Tesla's EU market share fell from 2.1% to 1.4% in November, with sales down a third. Meanwhile, Chinese brands like BYD saw registrations almost triple. Explore the shifting electric vehicle landscape.
Gold surges to new high amid Venezuela tensions
Gold prices soar past $4,400 an ounce as Trump escalates threats against Venezuela and Fed rate cuts loom. Discover the drivers behind the record-breaking rally.
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