Struggling retailers will lose out on the much-needed revenue as consumer confidence collapses amid Rachel Reeves' tax bombshells.

The Brasserie restaurant at the Copthorne Hotel was once a much-loved family venue. Pictured: Sue Reid's tour of the Copthorne, which is now migrant accommodation

While Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie (pictured) were surprise guests at the King's royal revelries at Sandringham, the disgraced former Duke of York was seen alone.

Donald Trump announced a 'powerful and deadly' Christmas Day strike on ISIS 'terrorist scum' in Nigeria and warned that radicals will continue to pay for the persecution of Christians

Several other swimmers had to be dragged to safety from the choppy waters at Budleigh Salterton as high winds created huge swells.

Sergeant Shazad Sadiq, a temporary inspector with Durham Constabulary, is accused of making discriminatory comments which could amount to gross misconduct.

Over half of London homeowners who bought a property this year moved within 50 miles of London, according to Hamptons.

Thousands of people descended on the iconic beach on Christmas Day, in scenes some likened to a nightclub.

Bricklayer Rishy supervised Akram for almost a year on the construction of the Crows Nest Metro station on Sydney's north shore.

In a video from the Norfolk estate, the 10-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales can be seen stepping forward from her siblings to embrace a delighted member of the public.

Tradwife influencer Estee Williams shared heartbreaking news about her infant daughter as she asked for prayers and support in a Christmas Eve Instagram Story.

The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni showdown is probably the most anticipated legal event of 2026, with a trial now scheduled to start on May 18.

A record-breaking Christmas storm slammed California, killing three people as floods, falling trees and powerful waves wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities issued widespread evacuations.

Daniel Curtis Lee, who starred alongside Chase on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, took to his TikTokon Christmas morning Thursday to reveal the heartbreaking update.

A pensioner has been found dead on Christmas Day - as a 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of murder. 

In a growing loophole in Britain's border controls, Home Office data shows the number of work migrants who later claim they are refugees is soaring under Labour.

Our audit of Food Standards Agency (FSA) food hygiene ratings - part of a wider series unmasking the nation's dirtiest shops - found 1,224 failed inspections.

Six men including Rocky Leanders who were abused as teenagers at John Smyth's  Christian holiday camps in the African country are among the seven claimants.

I love this time of the year. But it is bitter sweet for farmers, writes JAMIE BLACKETT.

Pilgrims and tourists are finally returning to the birthplace of Christianity for the first time since the war in Gaza broke out.

ALICE HARE: Tonal dressing with a dash of Italian alta moda was the order of the day for the Princess of Wales as she attended church at Sandringham on Christmas morning.

The Archbishop of York says he was 'intimidated' by Israeli militias during a visit to the Holy Land.

Police abandon investigations into almost four crimes every minute.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday demanded that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be prosecuted ahead of the release of a million more files about the paedophile.

The UK will slip from 19th to 21st in a league table of gross domestic product (GDP) per head in 2026.

Isabele Louise de Sousa Silva, 2, was unable to climb out of the bucket after falling head first into it at her family's house in São João da Canabrava, in the northeastern Brazilian state of Piauí.

Created to mark the 25th anniversary since the Government lifted its ban on gay people serving in the Armed Forces, the new digital tour tells 'personal stories from the LGBTQ+ community' in times of war.

The results of the survey showed that 65 per cent of the public think the party 'unfairly neglects' those living in the countryside. Pictured: Farmers' protest against former inheritance tax rule changes

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, told subscribers how she and Prince Harry keep the 'morning magic' of Christmas alive for the couple's two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.

His overarching theme was the joy of pilgrimage, writes ROBERT HARDMAN. This is, after all, a King who, in past years, would go off for a restorative retreat at a remote Greek monastery.

There were 2,040,976 crimes reported in England and Wales in the year to June where no suspect was identified - equivalent to 5,592 every single day, or 3.8 per minute, on average.

The moment I heard the utterly tragic news that Nick Reiner had been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michelle Riner, I thought: I know the type.

Is there anything more annoying than a 'know-it-all' who thinks they're a wine expert? Well, they likely have no clue what they're talking about, according to an expert.

Whisper it, but I'm a member of a secret WhatsApp group called AA. No, not that AA - this one stands for Absolutely Anything.

Catherine, 43, smiled and waved at well-wishers outside the church on King Charles's Norfolk estate as she walked in-step with Prince William, and their children.

Eugenie, 35, was all smiles as she followed King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, into St Mary Magdalene Church this morning.

King Charles, 77, highlighted the power of community unity in an increasingly divided and fractured world in his annual Christmas speech to the nation, Realms and Commonwealth.

Videos showed Charlotte gracefully wishing fans a 'Merry Christmas' as she accepted a bouquet of red roses from one well-wisher outside the church in Norfolk.

A video taken outside St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk showed the young royal grab the box out of his father's hands after the well-wisher informed Prince William 'those are for Louis'.

Adorable photos captured the future King George clutching a soft toy alongside his younger brother Louis, while Charlotte could be seen reaching over to collect a present.

William and Kate were joined by their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven.

There are so many women like me - including fellow mothers - spiralling further into addiction, aided and abetted by the season of excess.

Jeffrey Epstein said of Prince Andrew: 'We are both serial sex addicts. He's the only person I have met who is more obsessed with p***y than me.'

A commentary on December 2 about the impact of the Budget on pubs claimed that business rates could rise by 400% in one year. In fact...

On this day 20 years ago, an undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. Measuring 9.1 in magnitude, the violent tremor was the third strongest to ever rock the planet.

The alleged victim, whose claims have been published in the recent releases of the Epstein files, said they were driven to the parties by their father when they were between six and eight.

'This is surely someone mocking Joe Biden as being photoshopped into the picture,' one user said. 'But no, it's real. It's from his official account. This is mind blowing.'

Under proposals backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, homes valued at more than £2million would be hit with an annual council tax surcharge from 2028.

Rogan, who endorsed Trump in 2024, admitted that Trump's behavior of late had been 'nutty' and suggested the president get 'a right-hand man' to help talk down his worst impulses.

Both sides of the country are expecting extreme weather over the weekend.

More than 500 workers at a Louisiana factory walked away with six-figure bonuses totaling $240 million, after their boss fought for them when he sold the company.

It comes as the Russian dictator suffered a humiliating Christmas Day defeat after Ukrainian forces took back full control of a city the Kremlin had claimed two months ago.

A man was found dead in a remote town in the early hours of Boxing Day.

A social media post calling for a 'bashing day' on Cronulla Beach has left police on high alert.

I spent nearly the first three years of my life in an orphanage run by an order of Roman Catholic nuns and I think it's fair to say the milk of human kindness did not exactly course through their veins.

A heartbroken mother is demanding urgent action on a treacherous Melbourne mountain road nearly seven years after her son was killed in a horror crash.

A Florida man shot and killed his wife, wounded his 13-year-old stepdaughter, and later took his own life after an argument over an NFL game just days before Christmas, authorities said.

A young newlywed has been charged after allegedly making an offensive phone call to a top nutritionist based in Sydney's ritzy eastern suburbs.

What began as a cheerful Christmas Day chat with the Prime Minister quickly turned tense after questions about decades-old protest footage.

The Australian father of a baby girl caught in the middle of an international tug-of-love with her American mother has shared a heartbreaking Christmas update.

Caged in enclosures in Madrid's Retiro Park, they were described as 'strange', 'disfigured', 'brutal' and 'subhuman'. 

Terrified holidaymakers were forced to flee from a popular caravan park after a 30-tonne crane collapsed during a wild storm on Christmas Day.

A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before reaching its destination, triggering an FBI investigation.

Former colleagues from Portugal have painted a picture of an immensely talented physics student - Claudio Valente - who spiraled downward after coming to the US to study at Brown University.

Despite the best efforts of President Donald Trump's administration to rein in unnecessary government spending, federal spending in fiscal year 2025 actually increased.

Footage of the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport showed several law enforcement officers on the scene.

Mr Starmer made a nearly three-minute-long recorded speech in which he mentioned - with a wry smirk - people might 'heading to the pub' this Christmas.

The incident happened at a bash held at the Igra Stolov 'Game of Tables' cooking studio, where guests were being entertained with a theatrical 'cryo-show' by an unidentified 'celebrity chef'.

A 47-year-old man has been named as a person of interest by police after a rabbi's car was firebombed as his driveway as his family lay inside sleeping on Christmas Day.

A new Resolve poll tells a profound story about the mood of the country in the wake of the terror attack at Bondi on December 14.

A teenage boy who allegedly performed Nazi salutes and plastered 'white man fight back' stickers on public buildings has been led out of his home in handcuffs.

The CEO of the Obama Foundation, Valerie Jarrett, and members of the team answered questions surrounding the unusual design of the former president's library.

The man whose one-punch attack killed a defenceless teenager and sparked Sydney's lockout laws, has spent Christmas in jail after being hit with a fresh assault charge.

Neil Gray has been told to apologise for his 'abject failure' as Health Secretary after it emerged 20,000 patients on waiting lists have died on his watch.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor cut a lonely figure as he was spotted driving out of Royal Lodge alone, while his family celebrated Christmas at Sandringham.

Nahji Chu, owner of Sydney restaurant Lady Chu, said Netflix have commissioned an eight-episode series that will examine her rise to become one of Australia's hospitality heavyweights.

Those who feel more intoxicated tend to have worse hangovers, a study has found. And it appears to be more important than how much they actually drank. Pictured: File photo

Andrew Tepper faces $34,000 in fines after holding a Burning Man-style festival in Hawaii without proper permits, sparking backlash among locals.

Emergency services were called at 10.25am to the beach at Budleigh Salterton following concern for swimmers in the water.

Martin Scorsese has penned a heart-wrenching tribute to his lifelong friend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after their brutal murders earlier this month.

The mystery millionaire pocketed an eye-watering $20million in Thursday night's draw, however they are yet to claim the life-changing prize.

As bumper Boxing Day sales begin, shoppers are being cautioned to closely track prices to ensure they're getting genuine bargains not illusory offers.

Footage shows a group chasing after one boy, flinging themselves over the metal entrance barriers to reach him.

At the time, a mass murderer calling for a chat did not strike Kate as unusual. 'Mom!' she would shout out. 'It's Charlie again!'

There were nearly 7,000 dismissals in 2024-25, according to NHS data, up nearly by double two years ago when there were around 4,000 were dismissed.

CLIVE MYRIE: Never mind the Christmastide editions of your favourite shows on TV or reruns of classic films, there's only one festive thing the whole family should be gathering around for...

Imran Ahmed faces being forced out of America despite being a lawful permanent resident because of his work running the Centre for Countering Digital Hate.

Meteorologists have warned that freezing conditions are on the way for the Northeast and Midwest from Thursday evening through to Saturday.

Watching TV on Christmas Day with relatives and a box of chocolates is no longer the uninterrupted pleasure it once was, figures show.

The heirs to America's most powerful political dynasties are looking to continue their family legacies as they vie for coveted seats in the midterm elections.

Michael Dickinson, 69, was pinned between his car and the side of the building in Grand Island, Nebraska, about 10.30am on Tuesday. He was mourned online by family and friends.

Almost all members of the Contreras family were killed days before Christmas after an alleged drunk driver collided with them in a head-on collision.

Scottish law firm WW&J McClure Limited (McClure) sold family protection trusts to couples across the country, usually offered as an add-on to a free will writing service.

The ‍helicopter ‍crashed near the mountain's Barafu camp on Wednesday, Tanzania's Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.

Cloudy skies did not curb Christmas cheer as crowds braved the unseasonably cool summer weather to hit the waves on of Australia's most iconic beaches on Thursday.

For many celebrities it is a taboo topic. But Clara McGregor has embraced her 'nepo baby' status while paying homage to her movie star father.

Can you solve the elementary school problem that divided the internet in less than 30 seconds? Test your might in this seemingly easy challenge that many failed.

A landmark Catholic church has been left in shock after a statue of the Baby Jesus was smashed by ­vandals on Christmas Eve.

There's just one figure in the country Democrats like more Santa Claus - and he too speaks often of bearing gifts.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and Fox News host Lara Trump pulls back the curtain on the family festivities.

More serious accidents have happened on roads where the speed limit has been reduced to 20mph than on motorways and dual carriageways, latest figures have shown.

On Christmas morning at 10am, the Leo presided over the Holy Mass during the day on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica.

As I write on Christmas morning, the floor of my office is festooned with wrapping paper. Yes, I have opened my pressies.

It was shot largely on Hebridean location - though the leading man never came within 500 miles of it

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee launched a controversial billboard campaign in New York City ahead of Christmas in an attempt to raise awareness about Israel's war on Gaza.

The family is suing Delta and KLM Royal Airlines for $200,000 after allegedly being bitten by bugs on international flight that caused 'raised and itchy welts.'

For several years after her tragic death, JonBenét Ramsey's family stopped celebrating Christmas. It was simply too painful. Today, her father John remains haunted by a memory from her last day.

It comes after Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, remarkably said in his Christmas message that he hopes the dictator dies.

Andrea Loving has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of her five-year-old daughter Izabella.

Britain would operate within a borderless power grid alongside 27 EU member states under the proposals - which critics have branded a 'betrayal of Brexit'.

Data collected by the Daily Mail through a Freedom on Information request with the Met has highlighted the staggering rate at which thieves are targeting luxury accessories in the capital.

Two men are believed to be missing in the sea off the beach at Budleigh Salterton, Devon and Cornwall Police said after a number of people were reported to be in difficulty on Christmas morning. 

Tristen Taylor was by himself at his house on Long Island when he heard a glass smash in the kitchen, followed by footsteps, according to police.

A new exhibition at the Museum of Brands in London packed with nostalgia is charting the history of Thunderbirds through hundreds of pieces of memorabilia.

The holiday period is forecast to be a washout for the Golden Statethis year, with meteorologists warning that up to eight inches of rain is expected to hit several areas including Los Angeles.

Morri suffered a traumatic brain injury in March 2024 when a tree limb fell on her head outside of her grandparents' home. She was knocked unconscious and was not breathing, according to her mother.

Gail's made the decision to keep its doors open on Christmas and surprisingly customers swarmed to the artisanal bakery chain to grab a pre-roast coffee.

The Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran's elite Quds Force in a strike in Lebanon on Thursday, accusing him of planning attacks against Israel.

Police carried out simultaneous operations at 124 locations across the city early on Thursday, detaining 115 suspects believed to be linked to the extremist group.

Captain John Kimber was accused of suspending the 15-year-old child by her ankle while whipping her on deck with a cat o' nine tails en route to Grenada in 1791, before she died five days later.

Jenia Resha Belt, a 33 year-old with a prior DUI conviction, has been charged with murder seven months after she allegedly ran over Braun Levi. Levi, 18, was a star tennis player.

When Sue Warner's father asked her to follow a strange man, she had no idea it would help foil an international drug-smuggling operation.

Michael Dickinson, 69, was pinned between his car and the side of the building in Grand Island, Nebraska, about 10.30am on Tuesday.

John endured years of gruelling chemo after being diagnosed with late-stage lymphoma before facing the devastating irony of watching his adopted daughter battle the disease.

York Club NYC billed itself as the next status symbol for the Big Apple's fitness community, offering everything from saunas and spas to fitness classes and top of the line gym equipment.

France, Germany and Brussels condemned the move as an attack on allies, after Washington barred several figures involved in efforts to combat online hate and disinformation.

It started out as a joyous Christmas Eve at the Sodder home on December 24, 1945. Until a devastating house fire broke out and five of their children mysteriously perished.

A man has died in a 'freak accident' after getting trapped between his car and a McDonald's driver-thru counter. 

Officers were called to Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton at around 3.30am following reports a 30-year-old man had been attacked.

An American streamer has been banned from Kick after apparently running someome over with his car during a broadcast. 

A Home Alone style burglar's attempt to break into a home in London were thwarted after the bungling thief became caught on a door handle.

Seven men were arrested in 2015 in one of Western Australia's biggest paedophile stings after a father was busted pimping out his pre-teen daughter to strangers he met online.

The pair have not been invited to celebrate with the rest of the royals at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

There has been a shift in voter attention from the Coalition.

A huge cordon was set up at Queen's Park after the alleged rape happened between 12.30am and 1am yesterday morning.

This is the moment Donald Trump tells a child American authorities are tracking Father Christmas as he doesn't want a 'bad Santa infiltrating our country'. 

The Met Office's yellow weather warning is in place from 4am until midnight on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph predicted.

Jeffrey Epstein's notorious US Virgin Islands retreat was sold to investor Stephen Deckoff for $60 million in 2022, who vowed he'd develop the islands into a luxury tourist hotspot.

Across the globe, stunned locals have captured footage of animals born with extra heads, legs, eyes, and even tentacle-like growths.

First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump partook in a long-held tradition of helping American children track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, Wednesday.

From low-rise jeans to a fascination with digital cameras, Gen Z are bringing back their fair share of early 2000s trends.

Kate, 49, and Christian, 47, are all but divorced, living separate lives under the same roof after their marriage broke down completely beyond repair several years ago.

More than a thousand prison staff have faced disciplinary action so far this year in Britain, damning new figures reveal.

But for just a few thousand pounds, some 'Bali influencers' are swearing that they can make this a reality for you - and apparently overnight.

I finally decided to do something about the thing that had quietly haunted me for years: my hair. I call this chapter of my life my midlife MOT, writes NICK EDE.

A terrifying bushfire warning has been issued for a gold mine and the surrounding area.

A yacht that once carried artwork will sail its sixth race from Sydney to Hobart.

Australia's first Greek federal cabinet minister, Nick Bolkus, has died.

Sinead Hart, 22, (pictured) and Thomas Lee Munro, 29, were arrested after arriving on an Air France flight at Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSR) on October 15.

Historian David Templeman, from Derbyshire, fell victim to fraudsters who took over his mobile phone and stole thousands - including from a charity supporting Sheffield Manor Lodge.