This new tool reveals the cheapest times to fly over Christmas and New Year – saving you as much as 40 per cent on flights

By Jessica Hamilton Published: 09:45 GMT, 31 October 2023 | Updated: 10:13 GMT, 31 October 2023 Flights around the festive period can be incredibly expensive, but this new tool could help travellers save their hard-earned cash. Travel site Kayak has launched a new service to help holidaymakers find the best time to travel to their … Read more

Nearly half of Brits are cutting back on treats ahead of Christmas, report shows – with spending in restaurants dropping 11% on last year in the latest sign of cost of living pressures

Hard-up restaurants were dealt a further blow in September, as cash-conscious Britons chose to cut back on eating out in the runup to Christmas. A consumer survey carried out by Barclays found 44 per cent of respondents were dispensing with treats, with dining out the biggest sacrifice at 60 per cent.  Overall spending in restaurants … Read more

Australia inflation shock as CPI spikes in grim cost of living signal for millions of Australian homeowners

Australia inflation shock as CPI spikes in grim cost of living signal for millions of Australian homeowners  Inflation rose by 5.2 per cent in August  Petrol prices surged by 13.9 per cent  By Stephen Johnson, Economics Reporter For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:34 BST, 27 September 2023 | Updated: 03:36 BST, 27 September 2023 Australian … Read more

Marks and Spencer reveals full Christmas food line-up – and some fan favourites will be BACK on shelves

By Melody Fletcher Published: 14:56 BST, 23 September 2023 | Updated: 16:06 BST, 24 September 2023 Marks and Spencer has revealed its Christmas food range in full – and there’s plenty of reason to embrace the holiday spirit early on. The 2023 festive line-up includes Christmas-themed versions of M&S classics, such as Colin the Caterpillar … Read more

I’m a financial expert and here’s how you can start prepping for Christmas NOW

If you want to be ready for Christmas, the best time to start planning is right now, a financial expert has revealed.  Speaking on Lorraine, Financial Times’ consumer editor Claer Barrett revealed why – with 103 days left until the festive day – it’s good to get your ducks in a row now.  ‘Like everything … Read more

Pregnant Janette Manrara is left in tears as she opens a special congratulatory gift

She recently shared that she’s set to welcome her first child with Aljaž Škorjanec. And Janette Manrara broke into tears on Tuesday as she opened up a congratulatory gift – which had a sentimental meaning behind it. The dancer, 39, took to Instagram to share the story behind the gift from dressmaker DSI London, who had sent her … Read more

Amanda Holden enjoys a sunrise beach walk in her New Year’s Eve party dress in Mauritius

Amanda Holden is starting the new year in style, hitting the beach after a night of partying with her family in Mauritius. The star, 51, shared a snap of herself as daylight broke at her luxury beach resort, still rocking her New Year’s Eve party dress. Amanda looked incredible in the glittering number as she paddled … Read more

EXC: Peter Andre details ‘anxious time’ as he fears for his parents’ declining health

Peter Andre has detailed his fears for the health of his mum Thea, 86, and father Savvas, 79, as they get older. The singer and TV personality, 49, told MailOnline that Christmas is ‘always an anxious time’, as he explained his attempts to visit Australia, where his parents live, more often. And hoping to reunite with the … Read more

Their tails are wagging again! Kind readers adopt homeless dog’s after charity’s plea

Their tails are wagging again! Kind readers adopt homeless dog’s after charity’s plea Once abandoned dogs now have a home thanks to readers of the Mail Many breeders also struggled to sell their dogs due to the cost of living crisis  But now the pups are spending their first Christmas with new owners By Mary … Read more