Number one: London is B Corp capital of the world with record 1,000 B corporations November 15, 2022 Britain has one of the largest and fastest-growing communities of sustainable businesses in the world as B Lab UK announces that there are now over 1,000 Certified B Corporations in the UK. B Corporations are businesses verified to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Household names who are part of the [...]
Why the Old War Office is the most significant London hotel launch in years September 20, 2023 What’s the Old War Office? Well, it’s two things. Firstly, it’s the old war office where Churchill valiantly conducted the war effort, and it’s also a brand spanking new London hotel that’s likely going to be the poshest new hotel to open in London in years. The building opened in 1906, but the hotel’s opening [...]
A perfect weekend in Bath must include a stay at Homewood hotel February 19, 2024 A guide to the perfect weekend in Bath, including a visit to the thermal spas
Train travel in Europe: London to Italy in a day with Byway Travel June 26, 2023 To Tuscany by train? It’s a doddle, finds Adam Bloodworth, who trains it from London with Byway Travel, train travel in Europe specialists LONDON TO TUSCANY TRAIN: Destination: a friend’s wedding in Tuscany. How else other than to fly? Well, what about this: lunch in Paris, then dinner in Italy, all on the same day, and all [...]
Tesco will plough ahead with removing multi-buy promotions on sugary foods despite government delay May 19, 2022 Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will continue with plans to remove volume-led promotions of sugary foods, despite the government pushing back legislation by a year. The supermarket said this decision had been taken after customer feedback that they wanted the business to help them make healthier choices. Removing ‘buy one get one free’ promotions [...]
Plant-based power duo Bosh’s quest to redefine on-the-go vegan dishes January 25, 2024 Henry Firth and Ian Theasby of Bosh! are on a mission to get more plant-based options onto plates with a ‘delish-etarian’ movement with Costa Coffee.
Dyslexia and ADHD diagnoses should not just be reserved for the wealthy April 23, 2024 One in seven people are neurodivergent but far too few get the help they need early. Universal screening will ensure no child with dyslexia or ADHD is left behind, says Matt Hancock Battered, bruised, and blistered. Just a few words that describe how I’m feeling following Sunday’s London Marathon. This year I was running (hobbling [...]
Elevate Your Short Escape: The Unmatched Beauty of Tunisia Awaits March 21, 2024 A trip to Tunisia offers an escape from the customary short breaks, marveling in a place where history, culture, and natural landscapes collide; the perfect refuge for those travellers in search of a sanctum from routine short break experience. This North African marvel, with its mosaic of ancient civilizations, pulsating markets and incredible coastlines, opens [...]
Jamie Oliver bags £5.2m payday despite restaurant chain collapse September 30, 2019 Jamie Oliver took home £5.2m last year as his business empire suffered a slump in profit following the collapse of his restaurant chain. The chef’s food and media business increased sales to £43.5m in the year to December 2018, but pre-tax profit almost halved to £7.8m. Read more: SSP buys three Jamie Oliver restaurants saving [...]
Top new restaurant openings in London you can book right now January 16, 2024 There are dozens of new restaurant openings in London – Alex Dalzell has the lowdown on 12 spots that should be on your radar.