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In a last-minute gift guide for men, Nordic Knots, VOID, Luca Faloni, and other brands offer stylish and high-quality options. VOID's watches boast functional designs, while Luca Faloni provides luxurious cashmere and timeless pieces. Nordic Knots offers Scandi rugs and textiles, and RYAN London provides customisable leather phone cases. JAK's Portuguese trainers combine luxury and minimalism, London Sock Co. offers high-quality socks, and Floyd provides flight attendant-approved luggage for frequent fliers. Full Article

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not be attending the royal Christmas celebration at Sandringham this year, as they will be spending the holidays with their respective in-laws for the first time. Their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, will also be absent, opting to celebrate privately at their Royal Lodge home. This decision comes amid ongoing scandal surrounding Prince Andrew's alleged connections to a suspected Chinese spy. Full Article

In opposition, Liz Kendall supported the Waspi campaign, advocating for fair compensation for women affected by changes to their state pension age. Despite opposition calls for up to £10.5 billion in compensation, the government, including Kendall as work and pensions secretary, ruled out financial support, prompting criticism from opposition leaders and campaigners as a betrayal of the Waspi women. The decision to ignore the ombudsman's recommendation for compensation was deemed unjustified and a political choice...

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Nigel Farage met with Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, potentially discussing a $100million donation to Reform UK. Musk, a critic of PM Sir Keir Starmer, is said to be considering supporting the party. British property tycoon Nick Candy, who pledged £1million to Reform, is also seeking financial backing from Musk, whose influence in US politics has been significant. Full Article

SolStock via Getty Images explores the rising trend of heritage travel, which involves exploring destinations tied to one's ancestry or cultural roots. This type of travel allows individuals to connect with their family lineage and gain insight into their identity by visiting places of ancestral significance. With the popularity of at-home DNA testing products, heritage travel has become more accessible, offering opportunities for guided tours, ancestral home visits, and genealogy cruises in countries with large...