Did you know that there is a special day when you can wear your Christmas jumper before Christmas Day? Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day is back! Christmas Jumper Day this year will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024. But you can celebrate on whatever day works for you!

YouGov/Centre for Economics and Business Research Consumer Confidence Index moved only slightly (+0.3) in November. Views on job security dwindled in the past month (-0.5), and employee’s outlook for the next year dipped significantly (-3.4). Perceptions of household finances improved for the past 30 days (+1.8) and the next 12 months (2.2). Minor rise in retrospective business activity measures (+0.7) as well as outlook (+1.2)

Homeowners looking to move up the property ladder have found a welcome solution in Miller Homes’ established Part Exchange scheme, which offers a straightforward, hassle-free way to secure a new home in Lancashire. Take Francesca and Adrian McGowan, who recently moved into their dream home with Miller Homes after deciding Part Exchange was the right fit to streamline their move.

Revised Workforce Plan to be unveiled in summer, ensuring we train necessary staff and provide the NHS with stability and certainty to plan into the future.

University of Bradford honorary graduate Rebecca George CBE has had a successful career with two global organisations but her journey has not been without its challenges. Rebecca was recently awarded Doctor of Technology in recognition of the significant impact and contribution she has made to the promotion of inclusion of women in technology.

Words from Prime Minister Keir Starmer on events in Syria.

The first Saturday in December is always designated to Small Business Saturday. This is a day when we should all support small local businesses rather than the big nationals. This year in 2024 Small Business Saturday takes place on 7 December 2024.

Winter is traditionally the least popular season for moving house, largely due to shorter days, colder weather, and financial priorities shifting toward holiday expenses. However, new data from Compare My Move reveals a significant advantage for buyers willing to make the move during this quieter period: purchasing a home in winter could save over £1,000 compared to buying in summer.

The CIPD and the North’s Metro Mayors welcome multi-million pound funding and local powers to reduce joblessness and get more people into work

LNER is preparing to welcome thousands of customers who are travelling home for Christmas or venturing further afield during the festive period. It is encouraging people to plan ahead and reserve a seat.

A new analysis of the latest official data from the Environment Agency has uncovered widespread river pollution linked to toxic neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics), known for their harmful effects on bees. The data suggests a slight increase in the proportion of rivers affected over the past two years.

Twelve churches from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving just under £80,000 from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust, a charity that helps churches in Yorkshire to preserve and repair their buildings through offering grants for repairs and maintenance.

2024’s Cyber Monday sales are projected to reach £10.4 billion—compared to Black Friday’s £8.5 billion—and with 512,000 monthly searches going into December, this year is set to be the biggest yet. But with so many brands offering what seem to be irresistible discounts, it can be easy to get swept up in the Cyber Monday madness and make purchases that might not actually be a bargain.

Thanksgiving is an annual celebration in the United States and is a national holiday on the fourth Thursday in November. In 2024 this is on Thursday 28 November followed by Black Friday on Friday 29 November and Cyber Monday on 2 December.

A new report, ‘Towards an end to fuel poverty in Britain’ launched this week and presented at The House of Commons by the British Gas Energy Trust, an independent charity solely funded by British Gas, to industry leaders and politicians, sets out clear recommendations towards eradicating fuel poverty.

With the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in full swing, the latest research from over-50s property company, Regency Living, has revealed which cities here in the UK are currently the most sustainable for homebuyers looking to improve their carbon footprint.

On White Ribbon Day LNER has announced that it has received White Ribbon accreditation. The White Ribbon charity campaigns to prevent violence against women and girls by encouraging active allyship from men and boys. It holds an annual awareness day each November.

Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England

New funding for projects to protect the ocean from the threats of climate change and biodiversity loss; Ruth Davis, the UK’s first Special Representative for Nature, joins ministers to drive ambition on nature recovery and climate change