Why Croatia’s capital wants to hold the best Christmas market
Guy Delauney Balkans correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesZagreb's Christmas market was voted the best in Europe three years in a rowChristmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big…
Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Katy AustinTransport correspondentBBCAt a rail yard near Milton Keynes, a group of men in orange outfits are making final checks on huge slabs of railway track, preparing them so that…
Charity welcomes living wage rise in January
Getty ImagesThe living wage in Jersey is set to increase to £15.10 per hour in 2026A social action charity has welcomed the decision to increase the living wage in Jersey…
Sixes: Social cricket-themed bar chain goes into administration
Michael RaceBusiness reporterBBCSixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by England captain Ben Stokes, has gone into administration following a "challenging trading period".All of the company's 15 UK-based venues remain open,…
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Katy McCloskey and Chris ClementsBBCSammy and Annie Dougherty believe they qualify for the Warm Home Discount, but their postcode isn't recognised by the Scottish Gas online application form.People on low…
Stoke takeaway owner delivers 1,000 presents to children in need
Laura May McMullan,Midlands TodayandEleanor Lawson,West MidlandsBBCArfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, has donated a pound from every order at the takeawayA takeaway owner has delivered a thousand presents to…
Universal UK theme park could rival Disneyland Paris in size
The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland ParisDanny FullbrookBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and BuckinghamshireUniversal Destinations & Experiences/ComcastThe new theme park is expected to eventually attract more visitors than…
Housing Britain – The Housing Ladder – BBC Sounds
Episode detailsRadio 4,15 Dec 2025,42 minsAvailable for over a yearIn part two of our series, we learn how and why housing has become unaffordable for so many, leaving millions locked…
Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026
Updated / Sunday, 21 Dec 2025 09:32 Electric vehicle options continue to grow for 2026, with over 100 models on the market from 30-plus manufacturers. Photo: Getty Images Analysis: The…
How do smaller towns fare for Christmas shopping?
With the Christmas rush well under way, many shoppers are flocking to urban centres and shopping centres for last minute gifts. Others are choosing to shop online. So how do…