All news on the topic: Christmas number 1

New figures showed a record 3.1 million food parcels were distributed by food banks in The Trussell Trust's network over the past 12 months, with 655,000 people having to use a food bank for the first time in that period

Pop star George Michael made a staggering amount every day last year thanks to his huge hits following his tragic sudden death on Christmas Day in 2016 aged 53

The Official Charts Company and BBC Radio One have announced the Christmas Number One of 2023, following a tense wait with the likes of Cher, Sam Ryder and The Pogues battling it out

The official Christmas Number 1 single and album will be announced in a few hours today but it looks as though Wham! with Last Christmas is a favourite for the top spot

The Pogues' Christmas smash hit Fairytale of New York is in contention for this year’s Christmas number one as fans pay homage to rocker Shane MacGowan following his passing

The widow of legendary singer Shane MacGowan and a legion of fans hope to send The Pogues' hit 'Fairytale of New York' to the top of the Christmas charts for the first time ever

Liverpool are top of the Premier League after their comeback win over Crystal Palace, coupled with Arsenal's loss to high-flying Aston Villa, and Harvey Elliott insists it's all about winning for Jurgen Klopp's men

Victoria Mary Clarke and the late Pogues singer – who passed away last week – had a decades-long romance before they tied-the-knot in 2018 after an 11 year engagement

Sausage roller LadBaby is a favourite but has not confirmed if he will try to become the Christmas No.1 - but obscure Austrian singer Trickster is a contender this year

ITV's queen of breakfast telly Lorraine Kelly has lent her support to the Change + Check cancer campaign for the fourth year in a row