Nintendo Switch 2 sales fell 35% in the US last Christmas compared to the original Switch's launch, signalling a grim shift in consumer preferences and rising costs for the entire industry.
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.
SharkNinja's European sales rocket 43% to £1.2bn as air fryer demand surges, contrasting with declining microwave sales. Discover the kitchen appliance revolution.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 are preparing a shock Premier League record £130m offer for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this January. Could this mega-deal happen?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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 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.