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<p>Christmas outfits that no one needs</p>
Lifestyle

I refuse to buy any more ugly Christmas party outfits

Unflattering colours, shapeless sacks and everything covered in cheap sequins – no one looks good in the tacky ‘festive’ wear that floods our high streets every December. Enough is enough: it’s time to take a stand and stop buying these crimes against fashion, writes Helen Coffey

<p>DJ Lou Hayter playing at Hidden Grooves </p>
Lifestyle

How listening bars changed Britain’s big night out

<p>Gary Lineker has had plenty to smile about since leaving the BBC</p>
Arts

For Gary Lineker The Rest Is… world domination

<p>Young Brits are emigrating in record numbers</p>
Lifestyle

Young people are ‘quiet quitting’ the UK – but where are they going?

<p>According to the new YouGov Big Survey on Christmas, a third of Britons (33 per cent) say they are fairly worried about the impact of Christmas on their finances</p>
Lifestyle

I tried to do my Christmas shopping in an hour. Here’s what happened

<p>Waitrose reported a change in buying habits</p>
Features

How Waitrose turned into middle-class Iceland

<p>‘Miracle on 34th Street’ explores the true nature of believing for children and adults alike</p>
Features

When is it cruel to lie about Santa according to child psychologists?

Latest news

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These deals will make the perfect Christmas presents for him

<p>The giant yard decorations from the national home improvement retailer have developed a cult following</p>
Lifestyle

Fans of Home Depot’s giant Christmas decorations fear a shortage

<p>A Virginia man has his blood pressure checked at a mobile medical clinic in October 2023. Experts say changing your bedtime can help lower blood pressure</p>
Health & Families

One nightly habit could help lower your blood pressure, experts say

<p>Rooibos tea has a number of proven health benefits</p>
Health & Families

The affordable tea that can boost gut health and reduce inflammation

<p>Woman showering</p>
Health & Families

Is a morning or evening shower more hygienic? Here’s the truth

Lifestyle

Timothee Chalamet reveals he was ‘fried’ via text by Leonardo DiCaprio

<p>Panettone and gingerbread cookies with Christmas decor</p>
Health & Families

The Christmas treat with surprising health benefits

<p>Soup is easy to prepare, affordable, safe for most people</p>
Health & Families

The easy-to-prepare dish proven to ease cold and flu symptoms

More features

<p>In his new series, David Dimbleby concludes that our royal family, including King Charles and Prince William, are as rich as plutocrats</p>
Royal Family

Our first billionaire king has some tough questions to answer

<p>Forget the hot mess bad boy – geeks with a good head on their shoulders are a better bet in love</p>
Lifestyle

The boyfriend test that is good news for geeks and nerds everywhere

<p>Chalamet attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025</p>
Lifestyle

How Timothée Chalamet is playing the fame game on his own terms

<p>Too much, too soon? When is the right time for Christmas cheer?</p>
Lifestyle

Pine politics: Have you gone too early with your Christmas tree?

Fitness and wellness

<p>While open cup milkshakes and coffee drinks are exempt from the government’s latest sugar tax, their calorific content can still be a problem</p>
Lifestyle

How embarrassing is your coffee order?

As prepackaged milkshakes and lattes get hit with a new sugar tax, Lydia Spencer-Elliott rethinks her daily calorific latte habit and asks is it time to wake up and smell the (actual) coffee?

Lifestyle

How embarrassing is your coffee order?

As prepackaged milkshakes and lattes get hit with a new sugar tax, Lydia Spencer-Elliott rethinks her daily calorific latte habit and asks is it time to wake up and smell the (actual) coffee?

<p>While open cup milkshakes and coffee drinks are exempt from the government’s latest sugar tax, their calorific content can still be a problem</p>
<p>The new rules for party dressing: Go for gold not silver and party flats instead of heels.</p>
Fashion

5 ways not to cringe dress this Christmas party season

<p>According to the Office of National Statistics, 18.1 per cent who experienced online bullying behaviour and 14.7 per cent who experienced in-person bullying behaviour did not tell anyone</p>
Education

When it comes to bullying, it’s boys’ phones we need to worry about

<p>Working hard or hardly working? Many of us don’t believe we'll ever really retire</p>
in focus

This is why most of us don’t know the state pension age

Fashion

Collegiate style is the hottest trend for autumn

Fashion

Collegiate style is the hottest trend for autumn

<p>The NHS is encouraging people to book GP appointments online rather than in person, which has left many older patients feeling excluded</p>
in focus

My parents need to see a doctor – not log on to an NHS app

<p>It can be more common for therapists to hear from people who notice problem drinking in those close to them, than to hear patients talking about their own issues with alcohol</p>
in focus

What to do if you are worried someone is drinking too much

Food features

<p>Generation X, such as Oasis’s Liam Gallagher, were the first generation to have UPF feature heavily in their diets from an early age</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The food Gen X is addicted to – and why it could be killing them

<p>A bowl of yoghurt and fruit – once hailed as the breakfast of the health-conscious, now caught in Britain’s food-policy crossfire</p>
Features

Why your yoghurt isn’t as healthy as you think it is – or is it?

Features

The best new no and low-alcohol drinks to try now

<p>Humble no more: beans have gone from back-of-the-cupboard staple to the food world’s hottest ingredient</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How bean fibremaxxing became the secret to better gut-health

Recipes

<p>A hearty reminder that autumn salads can be every bit as comforting as roasts</p>
Recipes

Autumn recipes to cook now, from squash to apple pie

<p>A thrifty twist on minestrone from Tom Kerridge – proof that a clear-out can still taste like comfort</p>
Recipes

15 soup recipes from Tom Kerridge, Fearnley-Whittingstall and more

<p>Slow-cooked beef goulash – rich, smoky and perfect for soaking up with dumplings or crusty bread</p>
Recipes

How to make classic Czech beef goulash

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>
Lifestyle

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

Independent TV

Lifestyle

Gwen Stefani’s Christmas plans shed light on Blake Shelton marriage

Lifestyle

Alison Hammond responds to Prince Harry recreating Bake Off moment

Lifestyle

Kate shares rare glimpse of special royal Christmas tradition

<p>Kate Garraway (Ian West/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Kate Garraway shares dating update after husband Derek Draper’s death

Deals

<p>Enjoy luxury garden decor at without the pricetag at Garden Trading</p>
Deals

Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

<p>These are the best ways to save at M&S right now</p>
Deals

M&S discount codes for December – how to save 10%

<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
Deals

Up to 50% off luxury bags and jewellery at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
Deals

Save more than 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

These green gems can run the gamut from statement pieces to handy homewares (Graham & Brown/PA)
Design

10 ways to weave winter greens into your festive scheme

Make it a magical Christmas with this joyous collection of decorations (Rockett St George/PA)
Design

10 ways to delight with shimmery decos and festive touches

Laying the table to an art form to showcase your festive flair (B&M Home/PA)
Design

How to create a viral-worthy tablescape for Christmas

Royal Family

Lifestyle

Watch: Prince Harry recreates iconic Alison Hammond moment

<p>Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle is in the intensive care unit at the hospital after he had emergency surgery</p>
Royal Family News

Meghan Markle’s estranged father in ICU following emergency surgery

<p>The Princess of Wales in Queen Victoria’s tiara at the German state banquet (Aaron Chown/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Kate steals show in glittering gown and tiara at state banquet

Women

<p>Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter </p>
Women

Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter

<p>The chancellor admitted the government has ‘made a couple of unforced errors’ but insisted it is ‘fighting to win’</p>
Women

‘Calling her Rachel from accounts is sexist’: Readers defend Reeves

<p>The hit Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ sparked conversations around the manosphere</p>
Home News

Third of boys think women’s rights are unimportant, survey reveals

Dating and Relationships

<p> (L to R) Steve Carell as Nick, Kerri Kenney as Anne, and Tina Fey as Kate Netflix’s The Four Seasons which examines at marital upset in midlife</p>
Marriage

Why ‘walkaway wives’ are leading the charge in midlife divorce

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Lovehoney has launched a sell-out advent calendar range

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>
Bedroom

Best sex toys for men in 2025, picked by an expert

Shopping

Women's Accessories

This tote is one of the most affordable designer bags you can own

Women's Accessories

This tote is one of the most affordable designer bags you can own

<p>Big labels like Pandora, H Samuel and Ernest Jones have all embraced lab grown alternatives </p>
Women's Accessories

Best lab grown diamond brands 2025

<p>The couple have been together for four years </p>
Women's Accessories

Miley Cyrus’ bespoke diamond engagement ring is dazzling

<p>The hybrid backpack boasts wheels and adjustable straps</p>
Luggage

I roadtripped the Scottish highlands – this is the bag I took with me

<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden </p>
Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to brand has your winter wardrobe sorted

<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden </p>
Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to brand has your winter wardrobe sorted

<p>The retailer is offering a serious saving on its latest fragrance launch</p>
Women's Fragrances

Flannels’ £39 fragrance box saves £100 and rivals luxe perfume advents

<p>Does this live up to the hype?</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s ‘filler in a bottle’ serum, tested by a beauty expert

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tv

Most people are watching Stranger Things wrong, according to its creators

Most people are watching Stranger Things wrong, according to its creators

tv

First look at gritty new Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

politics

White House claim about Trump's 'leadership' met with instant ridicule

politics

Trump is still ranting five years later claiming the 2020 elections were rigged

news

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands pull out of Eurovision for allowing Israel to compete

news

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands pull out of Eurovision for allowing Israel to compete

tv

First look images of Rivals Season 2

celebrities

Halle Berry launches scathing criticism of Gavin Newsom: 'I have zero f**** left to give'

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