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Reform UK hits major milestone as jubilant Nigel Farage hails 'historic moment'

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The Brexit architect's upstart party is now the second-largest in the UK in terms of membership.

The real reason for Boxing Day and it's not what you think

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The day after Christmas is full of traditions for many Brits but do you know the real reason behind Boxing Day?

Banish Christmas oven stains using two store cupboard ingredients – not vinegar

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After all the Christmas cooking, our ovens are probably looking dirty. But don't panic, as there's an easy way you can clean yours using items you already have.

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The £1,000 HMRC savings limit and the accounts you can save up to £20,000 into tax free

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Savers risk paying interest if they earn more than £1,000 interest, or even less if they are a higher rate taxpayer.

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Full list of Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB bank branch closures in 2025

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Communities reliant on their local bank branches will suffer a major blow next year as over 100 are set to close their doors.

Inside UK's only DVD rental store booming 11 years after Blockbuster shut

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The owner of Britain's longest surviving DVD rental store is surprised that business is booming - 40 years after they opened.

Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's shoppers furious with their turkeys: 'Christmas ruined!'

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Shoppers say their Christmases were 'ruined' by 'rancid and rotten' turkeys that went off before their expiry dates.

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Best Currys Boxing Day deals - 10 incredible offers you really don't want to miss

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Currys has started its big Boxing Day 2024 Christmas sale event with money off TVs, Galaxy phones and Echo speakers.

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Argos shoppers dash to grab Boxing Day 2024 bargains - 10 deals you can't afford to miss

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It's Boxing Day and the Argos Christmas sale is now underway with deals on iPhones, speakers, headphones and more.

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Rachel Reeves’s bombshell Budget has stifled economic growth: report

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Rachel Reeves's bombshell Budget has stifled economic growth and dampened business activity in the UK, a major report warns today.

Wednesday, Dec 25

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POLL: Which Labour big name has done the worst job in 2024? Vote here

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From the winter fuel cut to the betrayal of the WASPI women, some of the new government's decisions have drawn the ire of the public - but which Labour frontbencher has done the worst job this year?

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Plans to build huge new £600m theme park in British countryside

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An award-winning French theme park is ploughing ahead with plans to open a new multi-million-pound site in rural England.

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Full list of 46 Halifax bank branches closing in 2025

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Forty-six Halifax bank branches will be shutting operations next year, find out if your local bank will be impacted.

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Amazon Prime blasted for removing crucial scene from It's a Wonderful Life

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Amazon Prime users were left up in arms after the streaming giants controversially cut a major scene from the beloved Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life.

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Top 5 ZX Spectrum games to add to The Spectrum

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If your favourite ZX Spectrum game is missing from The Spectrum, these are five games you should think about adding right away.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Warning issued over 4 million UK households using pre-payment meters

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The Labour government is being urged to consider the four million people who will be in energy debt and struggling to pay for other essentials this winter.

Boxing Day opening times for UK stores from Ikea to Boots, M&S, Argos and Primark

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Many UK stores are operating limited opening hours between Christmas and New Year with some of the larger retailers keeping stores closed on both bank holidays.

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British Gas, EON and EDF giving out free electricity on Christmas Day

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Several of the UK's largest energy suppliers are offering customers free electricity and gas tomorrow, Christmas Day.

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You have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the three grumpy snowmen in 10 seconds or less

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This festive brainteaser is the perfect Christmas challenge - see if you can find the unhappy snowmen in just seconds!

Judd Trump joins Ronnie O'Sullivan as Hong Kong residency granted through 'migrant scheme'

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Judd Trump has followed in Ronnie O'Sullivan's footsteps by moving to Hong Kong.

Your legal rights if your Christmas presents are not delivered in time

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What if the presents you bought online have not arrived, the office Christmas dinner was terrible and even the hairdo you had made you look like a clown?

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Morrisons shoppers blast 'rubbish' Christmas service as 10 percent discount 'doesn't work'

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The shop chain has been hit by IT issues that have affected its deliveries in the build up to Christmas.

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No10 responds after Donald Trump ally branded Lord Mandelson an 'absolute moron'

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No 10 hit back strongly, describing Lord Mandelson as a "significant asset" to diplomacy.

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Shop closures warning for Christmas shoppers as others face higher prices

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The difficulties suggest that retailers are weighed down with a largely quantity of festive stock that will have to be shifted in the sales.

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FAA cancels nationwide ground stop for American Airlines

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The FAA has cancelled its nationwide ground stop on all American Airlines flights, which have left thousands of passengers stranded on Christmas Eve.

You have a super high IQ if you can crack this GCHQ puzzle in 30 seconds

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GCHQ, the UK's spy agency, has released a new puzzle to stump Brits - but can you get it?

M40 traffic LIVE: Lorry flips on major motorway sparking Christmas chaos

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Motorists, travellers and last-minute Christmas shoppers have been urged to avoid the area if they can.

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Farmers announce major protest in January in fury over Rachel Reeves tax blow

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Farmers have announced another major day of protesting in January as fury continues over the government's tax plans.

Experts warn against common mistake when storing Christmas decorations that could cost you

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A common practice when it comes to storing Christmas decorations could end up costing households thousands of pounds due to a loss of heat retention

Warning to anyone with more than £5,001 in their bank account

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There are nearly 13m current accounts held in the UK with a balance of over £5,001, analysis from Yorkshire Building Society and CACI suggests millions of Brits have missed out on over £1,000 extra income this year