Christmas
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
There are slightly different benefits payments dates for some people this Christmas, and you might be eligible for a bonus benefit. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festive season
Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost’
Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost’
Katie Piper discusses her new children’s book, child poverty, chosen family and why empathy is the greatest gift
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
Debt charity StepChange is hopeful that 2025 brings some much-needed respite for people dealing with financial stresses – but it will take action from policymakers to bring about meaningful change
Wales’ first minister Eluned Morgan: ‘We all have to be the change we want to see in the world’
Wales’ first minister Eluned Morgan: ‘We all have to be the change we want to see in the world’
Keane star Tom Chaplin: ‘Trump, Putin and Netanyahu need psychoanalysis’
Keane star Tom Chaplin: ‘Trump, Putin and Netanyahu need psychoanalysis’
It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings
It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings
Pop star Henry Moodie: ‘I find Donald Trump’s racist, homophobic rhetoric deeply upsetting’
Pop star Henry Moodie: ‘I find Donald Trump’s racist, homophobic rhetoric deeply upsetting’
Philomena Cunk: ‘Oasis? You may as well just watch it on YouTube and throw lager at yourself’
Philomena Cunk: ‘Oasis? You may as well just watch it on YouTube and throw lager at yourself’
Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and James Corden on creating a beloved British classic
Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and James Corden on creating a beloved British classic
John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’
John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’
As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened
As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened
This is what Christmas is like for thousands of asylum seekers in hotels: ‘It’s more like a prison’
This is what Christmas is like for thousands of asylum seekers in hotels: ‘It’s more like a prison’
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
How has Christmas changed since the year man landed on the moon?
How has Christmas changed since the year man landed on the moon?
The dark side of Christmas: Inside the factories where children are forced to make gifts and toys
The dark side of Christmas: Inside the factories where children are forced to make gifts and toys
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
Strike star Holliday Grainger: ‘What did the world get right this year? Not enough’
Strike star Holliday Grainger: ‘What did the world get right this year? Not enough’
‘This could be a lifesaver’: Homeless pods equipped with heart monitors open for Christmas
‘This could be a lifesaver’: Homeless pods equipped with heart monitors open for Christmas
‘I eat so much chocolate’: Stars of BBC’s Gladiators on how they get READY for Christmas
‘I eat so much chocolate’: Stars of BBC’s Gladiators on how they get READY for Christmas
What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians
What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians
‘I’m very privileged’: Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture
‘I’m very privileged’: Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture
‘It had to be a medical miracle’: Behind the scenes of Casualty’s emotional Christmas special
‘It had to be a medical miracle’: Behind the scenes of Casualty’s emotional Christmas special
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
Keir Starmer: ‘This Christmas I am pledging to make sure no one faces homelessness’
Keir Starmer: ‘This Christmas I am pledging to make sure no one faces homelessness’
This time 60 years ago I was walking around in a Christmas card – what went wrong?
