The vast cultural difference between the UK and Italy – with profound cost for our national wellbeing – is laid bare in a special Christmas research project by ASK Italian. Despite 59% of Britons believing that family time is the most important thing about Christmas, research undertaken by the national Italian restaurant company has discovered that 30% admit to not …

These stunning photos show six of Britain’s biggest Christmas markets as the festive tradition continues to grow around the country. Most of our major cities now host the markets at this time of year, offering treats from around the world as well as homegrown mulled wine and mince pies. From Ferris wheels to tiny trinket stalls, Bath, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, …

A new day nursery and preschool run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions and housed in UCAS’ headquarters in Cheltenham, held its official opening on Wednesday 2 November. The opening event for the nursery, which first opened its doors in September, brought together staff, children and parents, alongside representatives and partners of Bright Horizons and UCAS. Following the official ribbon cutting …

A survey found that more than a third (38%) of Brits have smartphones on their Christmas lists 34% plan to buy a smartphone or start a contract for someone else Previous research saw half of all iPhone owners plan to upgrade to the iPhone 7 in September With Christmas just around the corner, new research has revealed that more than …

Santa Claus and his ‘little helpers’ take on the music industry to raise money for children’s charity ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ available for download today Fans can meet the Castle’s singing Santa at the all-new ‘Stories with Santa’ and ‘Santa Sleepovers’ throughout December A child’s wish to help Father Christmas and his Elves is coming true this festive season as Santa …

Online used car dealership, Carspring has partnered with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to launch a unique scholarship to encourage increased female participation in the automotive sector. The company already has many women in top positions,from Head of Marketing, Head of Product and Head of Human Resources. And, with 47.5% of customers being female, the company sees breaking down gender barriers …

Celebrate Christmas this year with a gift the whole family can enjoy! Just Dance 2017, the latest instalment of the best-selling music game franchise of all time*, offers more than 40 new songs, six new game modes, and access to over 200 more tracks through Just Dance® Unlimited, the dance-on-demand streaming service. *Data from NPD Institute in NCSA and from …

Feat. Charlotte Church, Carl Barât, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ed Harcourt, The Magic Numbers… Children’s charity The Flying Seagull Project has partnered with online news provider The Canary to stream its Gig For Child Refugees live on Facebook and Twitter tonight. Visitors to Facebook.com/TheCanarySays or Twitter.com/TheCanarySays between 19.15 and 22.30 GMT on Friday 2nd December 2016 will be treated to performances by …

Back with a Bang, Britain’s Biggest Christmas Extravaganza Returns for its 40th Show The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas extravaganza in Britain 5,000 visitors a day descend on Norfolk’s Tiny Village of Thursford to see the show and take a trip on Santa’s Magical Journey 130 performers from London’s West End and across Europe will star in the …

The 2016 Get Creative Family Arts Festival has drawn to a close with Family Activities Flourishing In Participating Organisations Nominations and voting now open for Family Arts Awards This year’s edition of the Family Arts Festival saw its relationship with organisations produce remarkable results, showing an increase in family events from those taking part. Growing in artistic output through all …