New data from UKHospitality found city centres were particularly hard hit as Christmas parties were cancelled and people returned to home-working.

Restaurants, bars and pubs ‘lost average of £10,000 in week before Christmas’

Oliver Kietley - whose parents thought 'he wasn't going to make it a few times' due to renal failure - speaks to ITV News after being given the gift of life.

How a life-saving gift was delivered in time for Christmas 

NHS England has thanked those who are working or volunteering on Christmas Day.

Queues for 'jingle jabs' on Christmas Day as Omicron battle continues

Swimmers from across the country, including Edinburgh, took to the water.

In pictures: Swimmers brave the cold for Christmas Day dips across UK

Kate, who has gained her grade three piano and grade five theory, hosted the service as a thankyou to those who have helped their communities over the pandemic.

Duchess of Cambridge 'nailed' piano performance at carol service, singer says

People across the UK are being forced to spend another Christmas Day alone, with soaring cases of the Omicron variant sending thousands into self-isolation.

How to cope if you are isolating alone due to Covid this Christmas

Her majesty is accompanied by a single, framed picture of herself and late husband Prince Philip taken in 2007.

Queen’s speech 'expected to be particularly personal' in year of Philip's death

The social media personality enlisted the help of pop royalty Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John to claim the top spot.

LadBaby makes chart history with 'sausage rolls' taking Christmas number one

The Prime Minister warned the pandemic is far from over. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer thanked key workers in his Christmas message.

'Get gift of booster jab' Boris Johnson urges in Christmas message

Rather than the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas can be the "worst" or "hell" for those with an eating disorder.

'The worst time of year': Facing Christmas 'hell' with an eating disorder

Kate recorded a message of thanks to introduce her community carol concert which is being broadcast by ITV on Christmas Eve.

Kate on why she chose to invite unsung heroes to her Christmas carol concert

After Jake Skinner's sister Stacie died on Christmas Day six years ago - he decided to light up their house in her honour and raise money for charity. 

The teenager brightening his home each Christmas in memory of his loved ones

There will be family visiting Windsor over the Christmas period, and sensible precautions and all appropriate guidelines will be followed.

Queen cancels plans to celebrate Christmas at Sandringham

Family and friends enjoy the seasonal weather as they pass a festive message on the wall, in Husthwaite near Easingwold, as further heavy snowfalls in the area made a white Christmas almost certain. * With only two days to go to December 25, the PA WeatherCentre said there was a 90% chance of a white Christmas, with Scotland and northern England the most likely.  John Giles/PA

The latest forecast for Christmas Day suggests there is a possibility of snow for some parts of the UK.

Parts of the UK could see a white Christmas, Met Office says

His comments came as reports said some Cabinet ministers are pushing back on scientific advice to introduce measures to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.

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