10 ways to keep on top of your household costs without turning into Scrooge this Christmas

IN YEARS gone by, it was the revered coal miners of Lanarkshire, Lothians and Fife who dug the coal that burned in power stations.

It might only be November, but after last year's chaotic, restriction-filled Christmas, Brits aren't messing about for the 2021 festivities.

Every year, The British Royal Family gather together for a jam-packed few days of highly-organised Christmas celebrations. Of course, they celebrate with a cheeky tipple just like the rest of us Brits, but they also have to adhere to many rules and age-old traditions.

With Christmas around the corner, we're starting to see retailers all across the UK release their own special season products.

Christmas is coming and so are the endless delicious-looking festive menus! Restaurants and various other chains across Britain are already rolling out their seasonal food and drink offerings and customers can't wait to sink their teeth into them. Starbucks is introducing a chocolate orange toastie this year, whilst McDonald's is expanding its McCafe range in the run-up to December 25.

Christmas is the season for giving and Morrisons has provided customers with a new way to help those in need this year with a Christmas 'giving tree.'

Netflix has an impressive lineup of Christmas-themed movies coming in 2021.

As Christmas adverts land on our screens once more, you might spot the first ever black hair ad landing on screens. For the first time, there'll be advertisement where Afro hair products will be championed.The first for British TV will see the advert starring a Black woman as she struggles to get her hair tresses in shape for a Christmas party.

As part of its Christmas content this year, Netflix is releasing a classic dysfunctional-family-at-Christmas movie, starring some huge names.

An iconic British pig comes to life thanks to Tom Holland.

Last month was challenging for many people after several UK Government financial support measures came to an end which were put in place to help people through the coronavirus pandemic.

Naman Ramachandran Actor Tom Holland, set to reprise his web slinging role in December release “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” has revealed another facet to his acting chops – voicing iconic British character Percy Pig.The Percy Pig character was created in 1992 by British retailer Marks & Spencer and is the face of a variety of pig shaped confectionery.

Pudsey Bear makes his return to TV screens as Children in Need celebrates its 41st anniversary.

Our tummies are rumbling because Nando's just revealed their Christmas menu... and it sounds so good! The popular restaurant chain plan on tempting the tastebuds of the public over the festive season with the likes of peri-peri gravy for chicken.

Sony are desperate to keep up with PlayStation 5 demand ahead of Christmas.

The Queen's recent overnight stay in hospital has done little to dampen her Christmas spirit. She is reportedly ploughing ahead with plans to host the family at Sandringham, and is "totally committed" to the day going ahead.This year's celebrations will be extra special as like many families in the UK the Queen, 95, was separated from her loved ones in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Faye Winter and Teddy Soares have finally settled on a home following their house hunt, and it's a bit of a project. Speaking to OK! whilst on the red carpet for the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, the gorgeous couple revealed their plans to renovate, adding that they'd "love to be in by Christmas".