Gifts for

Gift ideas by person and occasion

Start with who it’s for, not with a list of things to buy. Each guide here is built around one person or one occasion, sorted by the situation they’re actually in, with typical UK prices and a Good if / Skip if for every idea. We recommend kinds of gift rather than specific products, so you can buy wherever suits you. Secret Santa is first, sorted by budget and by whether it’s the office, friends or family. Christmas and stocking fillers come next, then guides for her, him, mum, dad and runners.

A row of presents in kraft, green and red paper with blank tags on a wooden table, with fairy lights and greenery behind — gift guides for different people and occasions.

Occasions

Recipients