Presents

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

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

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

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

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

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

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

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

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

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

Have an eco-friendly Christmas (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Have yourself a merry little Christmas while staying green

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

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

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

Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts
A psychic has been recruited by a major retailer for Christmas - to help customers at a loss what to buy loved ones.
Rob Knight

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

These are the top 20 Christmas mishaps

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: A general view of the front of BBC Broadcasting House on July 10, 2023 in London, England. Last week, the Sun newspaper published allegations that a BBC presenter had paid tens of thousands of pounds to a teenager in exchange for explicit photos. The broadcaster has said that a male presenter has been suspended while it conducts an investigation. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

BBC didn’t ask suspended presenter about sex picture claim for 7 weeks

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

A Family's £900k home now "worthless" after being flooded with raw sewage twice

Family's £900k home now "worthless" after being flooded with sewage

Fascinating gifts given by Queen Mary to her granddaughter Princess Margaret have emerged as part of a collection estimated to make up to £14,000 at auction.

Gifts given by Queen Mary to Princess Margaret set to be auctioned

Image: Spyrakot via Adobe Stock

Mother’s Day on a budget: 9 thrifty ways to show you care

RSPCA issues toxic gift warning ahead of Mother’s Day

Pet owners warned of two toxic Mother’s Day gifts you should avoid

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon attends the ITV Palooza 2019 at the Royal Festival Hall on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Stacey Solomon reveals she’s asked family members to stop buying toys

Starbucks winter menu 2023: 10 new items including Salted Pretzel Hot Chocolate - when it’s in stores

Starbucks announces winter menu including 10 brand new additions

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shop

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children
A business owner has been described as the ‘real life Santa Claus’ after spending thousands of pounds on Christmas presents for underprivileged children in the UK.
Chelsie Sewell

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

The deadline to guarantee Christmas delivery is closing in

Christmas 2022: final delivery dates for parcels including Royal Mail

Amazon last posting dates for Christmas 2022 confirmed including Prime

Last minute Christmas gifts you can buy now which will arrive before Christmas Day

Last minute Christmas presents: gifts which will arrive by the big day

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

The new set of postal strikes will encompass December 23 and 24.

Royal Mail new strike days December 2022

Father’s Day UK 2022 gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Father’s Day UK 2022 gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Gifts for Mothering Sunday

Gift ideas for Mothering Sunday

Revealed - the best places to hide Christmas presents (photo: Pexels)

Parents reveal the best places to hide Christmas presents from the kids

Dads aren't always the easiest to buy for (Photo: Shutterstock)

10 Father's Day gift ideas that dads will actually use

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