Energy expert shares four simple ways to save money on your bills this Christmas

Austin Swift is just so thoughtful!!

The year 2024 is finally here and the time has come for us to think about changes, big or small, that we’d like to make in our lives in the months ahead.

Long-running BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has confirmed she is now a married woman. Carol’s wedding to partner Steve Randall took place on Wednesday, 27 December, in Buckinghamshire, and she told viewers on Friday: “It was the most perfect and romantic and intimate wedding. We are both so incredibly happy.” Host Naga Munchetty sweetly added: "She's the queen of Breakfast and she looks absolutely stunning.

and judge wore a black bra top with diamond studded tassels and a red robe, both from , along with a black glittery high-waisted midi skirt. Some might call this outfit more naughty than nice for Christmas Eve.

Kim Kardashian is sharing some official photos from inside her Christmas Eve party and these ones feature all four of her kids!

is a reminder that–for , , , , and –Berkshire is now home base.After years of releasing photographs of themselves together at Norfolk’s (with the occasional holiday snap thrown in), photographer Josh Shinner was dispatched to Windsor to capture this year’s picture, which sees the Wales family posing together against a simple backdrop, dressed in coordinated white shirts and denim.The Prince and Princess of Wales and family on their 2023 Christmas card.On Christmas morning, the Prince and Princess released an additional image from the shoot, an informal portrait of their three children, also taken by Josh Shinner, which finds all three sitting on a bench, Princess Charlotte in the centre with her arms around her brothers, George and Louis, on either side.More than ever, the message is , the Waleses’ positioning that of a couple whose primary concern is giving their children as stable and healthy an upbringing as possible. They have deliberately chosen to live in the four-bedroomed in lieu of Windsor Castle proper; they no longer have a live-in nanny in the form of Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo (although she does still work for them); and their kids are enrolled at the nearby Lambrook School in Ascot, with Prince William and Kate Middleton doing the school run themselves each morning.If, as is widely expected, George follows in his father’s footsteps and enrolls as a boarder at Eton in a few years, the family’s move also means they’re now just 15 minutes from campus – readily available if and when the Prince should need them – while the Middletons are less than an hour away at Bucklebury Manor, poised to take on any necessary grandparent duties.It wasn’t the last we saw of the Waleses this Christmas, of course.

Forrest Gump and Toy Story 4 are among the Christmas Day film highlights on TV.For the big day, TV channels are showing a range of festive, non-festive and family classics while people slump on the sofa.Highlights include the fourth Toy Story on BBC One and Home Alone on Channel 4. Elsewhere, Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands and animated musical sequel Sing 2 occupy the schedule.Many networks have also pulled from the bank of Tom Hanks, with Forrest Gump, Big and The Green Mile all being shown.See all the films available to watch on Christmas Day below.If you want some new festive offerings, streaming services have added a bunch of new films in recent weeks.

Many of us look forward to Christmas all year round. But while it’s supposed to be a time of joy, it can also bring sadness for some.

Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year when families meet up, open presents, eat an array of delicious festive food, and enjoy quality time together. Although there is an expectation that things will be perfect and idyllic, it doesn't always unfold that way in real life. Putting relatives in the same room, particularly when they don't always see each other often, can bring its own set of challenges as family members don't always get along.

Melissa Barrera continues to use her social media platform to stand up for her beliefs. On Christmas Eve, the former Scream star shared a message in favor of Palestine and reminded her followers of the history of the celebration tonight.

—a time to sleep in, overindulge, and…?There's something about cozy nights in and festive songs that just makes us feel the urge to reach out to you know who. After a few glasses of mulled wine, we just get the itch to start typing that : “Heyyy, what's uppppp?”Why is it so tempting to revisit the ghost of Christmas past? And why is it (usually) such a dangerous idea? We spoke to Hope Flynn, founder of and head of content at to find out.Christmas is a time of year when we all lean into our nostalgic sides.

The Holiday and Last Christmas are among the film highlights on TV for Christmas Eve.In the run-up to Christmas Day, TV channels will be showing a range of both festive and non-festive fare.Highlights for Christmas Eve include The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. Director Paul Feig’s 2019 film Last Christmas, meanwhile, is showing on BBC Three, which stars Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.If you fancy violence, Film4 has the best options between Taken starring Liam Neeson and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.See all the films available to watch on Christmas Eve below.If you want some new festive offerings, streaming services have added a bunch of new films in recent weeks.

Nothing quite beats a bit of festive TV to get you in the Christmas spirit.

With just one day left to go until Kate Middleton brings the whole UK together with her very special, Together at Christmas Carol Service, ITV have released a behind the scenes peek of Kate's recent visit to a surprise tea party to meet with volunteers helping to change young lives. This year’s concert, which airs on Christmas Eve on ITV1 at 7.45pm, will feature a service which focuses on the vital importance of early childhood and thanking those who are supporting the very youngest members of our society during those crucial early years, as part of the Shaping Us campaign.

Brits could have to fork out hundreds of pounds this Christmas by making a simple mistake in the kitchen. Plumbing experts have warned people not to tip certain leftovers down the drain - or risk a hefty repair bill.

Like most children, Sienna Smith can’t wait for Christmas. But there’s something she wants even more than a visit from Santa – a new liver.

Baileys is a popular drink enjoyed by many every Christmas, but fans are being warned not to do one thing with their beverage that experts claim could "wreak havoc" during the holiday.

The Met Office has confirmed there is a 'low chance' of a white Christmas in Manchester this year.

We don’t know about you, but we love a good Christmas tradition or two. Whether it’s decorating your tree together or watching the same film religiously on Christmas Eve, there’s nothing better to help get you in the festive spirit, and if there’s one tradition we can firmly get behind it’s matching Christmas pyjamas.

Broadband is one of many services where household bills are on the rise, with higher prices for slower speeds and mid-contract hikes creeping into users' plans. There's no doubt consumers are on the lookout for a balance between cheaper deals and a strong reliable connection, something that's vital this Christmas season.