The Christmas taste test challenge: the chef v the critic

Ravinder Bhogal and Jay Rayner eat their way through the supermarkets’ mince pies, cheese, chocolates and more. Whose verdict do you trust?

‘Let’s bring joy into the house as early as possible’ – why Britain is already celebrating Christmas

At the end of a truly difficult year, Christmas lights, trees and decorations are springing up, and even the shuttered shops haven’t slowed the present buying. What’s behind this race to begin the festive season?

Which? reveals its pick of the best supermarket luxury mince pies

Panel blind-tests 11 premium mince pies – and picks M&S as the favourites

Harrods Signature Hampers Now Crossing the Atlantic

  This exclusive partnership is Harrods’ first venture into the United States and will be a digital e-commerce offering. World famous luxury department store Harrods announced its expansion outside its native London with leading specialty retailer, Williams Sonoma. Williams Sonoma will now offer a curated collection of 15 classic Harrods items including the iconic Harrods … Read more

Selfridges is selling Iceland own-brand mince pies – and proud of it

Unusual collaboration between upmarket department store and frozen food specialist is because both have committed to going palm-oil-free