The chimp paradox and City wellbeing: managing your emotional brain at work February 11, 2026 In the City of London, we are proud to be home to world‑leading institutions, ambitious businesses, and a diverse workforce. But behind every thriving organisation are people who need the space, support, and tools to thrive. As Town Clerk and CEO, I understand how important wellbeing is to organisational success. As we continue to invest [...]
Bar of the week: Why Three Sheets is a little slice of old Soho February 10, 2026 Three Sheets Soho | 13 Manette St, W1D 4AP This new column celebrates the great drinking holes of London, the pubs and bars that keep the capital lubricated despite the government’s best attempts to send them crashing out of business. Last week I profiled The rising Sun, the Victorian gin palace that claimed our Best [...]
How to drink sake: A beginner’s guide February 10, 2026 Have you heard the siren call of sake? This Japanese drink is everywhere and it’s the coolest thing to be quaffing (though you can enjoy it chilled, warm or hot). The problem is that it is quite complicated compared to wine, so I have compiled a brief beginner’s guide to make you a speedy sake [...]
Khao Bird: Top Thai restaurant takes over Soho’s last dirty cinema February 10, 2026 What could be a greater sign of the times than a hip pop-up restaurant opening on the site of Soho’s last adult cinema? It’s over! Soho’s dead! First they closed the late night drinking dens and then they pushed out the brothels and now there’s nowhere to watch grubby movies. The final remnants of seedy [...]
‘Thai fantasy’: the 7 best hotels in Thailand (one for every mood) February 10, 2026 Thailand has more hotspots than I have excuses to go back, with a stay for every mood. You can come to explore or to retreat, to detox with conviction or undo it just as efficiently. Between the Andaman’s limestone-framed bays, Bangkok’s kinetic sprawl, and the mist-slicked jungles of the north, it is Southeast Asia’s great [...]
Wuthering Heights is a bodice-ripper for the OnlyFans generation February 9, 2026 Wuthering Heights | Dir. Emerald Fennell | ★★★★★ Saltburn director Emerald Fennell sets out her stall in the opening seconds of her “Wuthering Heights”. We hear rhythmic grunting over a blank screen. But these aren’t the sounds of copulation, rather those of a man being hanged by the neck before a baying crowd, the scene [...]
Gordon Ramsay is the big winner from Michelin Guide 2026 February 9, 2026 Gordon Ramsay was the big winner from the 2026 Michelin Guide, maintaining his three stars at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for an unbelievable 25th year as well as earning a new Michelin star for Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High at his sky-high fine dining venue at 22 Bishopsgate. Ramsay has developed a sizable presence in the Square [...]
Why Burford should be your next Cotswolds weekend away February 9, 2026 If there was a Venn diagram between people who live in East London, have smart little dogsin dinky little coats and are partial to pet nat, then The Bull in Charlbury would probably be inthe middle. If you draw a Venn diagram between people who live in West London, havesmart gundogs and are partial to [...]
Valentine’s Day 2026: 7 amazing things to do in London February 9, 2026 Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening with a partner, to meet a new love interest on a first date or to avoid the narrative entirely by spending a platonic evening with friends, Valentine’s Day is unavoidably big news. Last year, Brits spent nearly £1billion on smushy declarations of love. If you’re in the market [...]
How South Wales became one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations February 7, 2026 Laverbread, rarebit, cawl – Glamorgan sausage at a push. The idea of Welsh food tends to be tied to a handful of dishes, but the country has some of the best produce – and best restaurants – in the UK. The emergence of Wales as a ‘foodie’ destination has slowly built over the last decade [...]