Shoppers 'in love with' Tesco's new Christmas range - with prices from 50p

A new online petition is calling for the Personal Allowance to increase from £12,570 to “a more realistic figure” of £45,000. Petition creator Denver Johnson argues the current income tax threshold “has been kept unreasonably low for far too long, at the expense of the poorest, most needy people in our society”.

From the King of Sparta to the leader of the North Pole, Gerard Butler has impressed in his new role in animated festive film The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland.

Scotland's top cocktail bars for 2025 have been crowned in a prestigious new list.

A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania suggests that a relatively inexpensive supplement could significantly enhance cancer treatment. The researchers analysed various diets and their components to determine how they could boost CAR T cell function, which plays a crucial role in treating certain types of blood cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are claiming romance is in the air after a professional dancer took to Instagram to document their cosy reunion with their celebrity dance partner.

Pete Tong has announced an ‘Ibiza Classics’ UK arena tour with Jules Buckley and the Essential Orchestra. Find all the details below.The DJ and broadcaster, who hosts the Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1, is due to bring his acclaimed show to six UK arenas in late 2025 to celebrate its 10th anniversary.Kicking off in Glasgow on December 4, the upcoming run of shows also includes stop-offs in Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.

they confirmed that five other sites were to shut down.It was reported by Sky News in July that Cineworld is looking to eventually close up to a quarter of its 100 UK cinemas in total as it renegotiates rental agreements on around 50 sites.Describing the decisions as a “restructuring plan to provide our company with a strong platform to return our business to profitability”, they had previously confirmed that the Glasgow Parkhead, Bedford, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon Regent Circus cinemas would be closing their doors.The latest casualties are: Weymouth will close on December 30, while the other five cinemas will shut their doors on January 19.The Hinckley branch in Leicestershire had been part of the initial wave of closures announced in July, but that cinema has been granted a reprieve after a new property deal was agreed.After the latest six closures, the chain will have 90 remaining cinemas around the UK.Cineworld has said it has improved its financial position since winning court approval for its restructuring plan and has secured £40million in liquidity.

Slowthai rape trial have been urged not to be “Wagatha Christies” when it comes to their deliberations, and told that the rapper will be “cancelled for the rest of time”.The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, and his co-accused Alex Blake-Walker are accused of rape following his performance at The Bullingdon in Oxford, on the evening of September 7 2021.Both Frampton, aged 29, and Blake-Walker, aged 27, deny three joint counts of rape and one count of sexual assault – the BBC reports.The jury is expected to be sent out to consider the verdicts later today (December 12), and the BBC has reported that the final day of the trial saw prosecutor Heather Stangoe urge jurors to “decide this case on the evidence” alone.According to the outlet, she also told jurors that they are “not investigators” and made reference to the famous legal battle between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, saying that they shouldn’t try to be “Wagatha Christies”.“This is not C.S.I, this is not an American drama – this is a case about real people and things that happened in real life,” Stangoe continued.The court has heard that one of the complainants, described as a “huge fan” of the rapper, saw him at a restaurant before the gig and was then added to the VIP list after speaking. Stangoe told the jury the pair had met a group of friends – including the other complainant – at Frampton’s tour bus.In the statements made by the prosecutor, the group then headed back to one of their homes, where the alleged attack took place.

Fallout TV series is currently filming its second season, but star Ella Purnell said she might steer clear of video game adaptations in future for fear of being typecast.As reported by Popverse, the star said, “Here’s the truth, and I feel guilty saying this, but I’m not a gamer, and I don’t know how I’ve managed to land two video game adaptations that have both been good. I don’t know how that’s happened, but it has.

EXCLUSIVE: Disney‘s hunt for its next European content supremo reached the very highest echelons of the BBC, but the Mouse House looks to have emerged empty-handed.

Fremantle and the Jamie Oliver Group are extending their partnership in a big way.

Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to Benny Blanco.

Two men have been jailed after a brutal assault on a neighbour in the stairwell of a tower block.

Amanda Holden has been issued some stern words from her long-term husband Chris Hughes ahead of Heart Radio's work do this evening.

During Thursday's episode of Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway shared her distress over the tragic story of a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home two days after she died.

With just under two weeks away until Christmas is officially here, there may be a few among us who are still rushing about for last minute gifts.

McLaren F1 chief Zak Brown has revealed he told his drivers to take on their rivals at their own game.

Brits are being urged to renew their passports this Christmas. Two main reasons are being offered - one to do with the three-month rule that many have been caught out by, which we will say more on in a moment.

Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a schoolgirl. Tilly Fern Wooler was rushed to hospital after her friends alerted paramedics, a coroner has heard.

Alan Halsall issued a five-word update to fans after he was seen in a tear-jerking reunion following his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here stint. The Coronation Street star touched back down in Manchester from Brisbane following the final of the ITV reality show last weekend.

Amy Dowden has thrilled fans with her latest update as she was seen back in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The dancer suffered heartbreak earlier in this year's competition having been partnered with JLS star JB Gill.