The best sport to watch live and solving your Christmas present dilemma December 4, 2025 “What’s the best sport you’ve ever seen, Ed?” The question from a young friend gave me pause. Not the best sporting event I’ve ever seen. That might not be easy, but some parameters immediately spring to mind to help refine my choice. No: the best sport, period. I’ve seen a fair few, after all. Got [...]
The best (and worst) Christmas sandwiches in supermarkets, from Tesco to Pret December 3, 2025 Has there ever been a more exciting way to pep up a working lunchtime than with a Christmas sandwich? Probably. Still, take a moment out of your day this week to celebrate the arrival of December by treating yourself to a seasonal sarnie (if you’re a seasonal Scrooge, here is our pick of the most [...]
Christmas adverts 2025 reviewed… Part 2 December 3, 2025 To see part one of our Christmas adverts review click here Are you starting to feel Christmassy yet? It tried it’s damndest to snow last week didn’t it? And what with the lights getting switched on all over town ‘the season’ is increasingly hard to avoid. To be honest I gave in this week, and had [...]
Weight-loss drugs ‘fundamentally changing’ the way Brits eat December 3, 2025 The rise of weight-loss drugs is starting to affect supermarket sales, with experts warning that the sector is unprepared for the change this Christmas. More than one in ten Brits is set to host someone on GLP-1 medication this year, prompting less alcohol and fewer sweets on the menu. “There is a worry that Christmas [...]
The Debate: Should you get drunk at the Christmas work party? December 3, 2025 Should you get drunk at the Christmas work party? It's a question as old as time. We get the case for and against in this week's Debate.
Preferred site for Smithfield and Billingsgate markets confirmed December 3, 2025 The controversial relocation of the centuries-old Smithfield and Billingsgate markets is one step closer to completion, after traders and local authorities earmarked a new site in east London’s Royal Docks for both markets to set up together. The City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority (GLA) and representatives for the iconic markets’ traders identified a [...]
Boxing day bounce set to kick-start housing market December 2, 2025 A traditional jump in Brits looking for properties at Christmas is set to boost the UK’s housing market after a slow Autumn. With families gathered, people considering their new year’s housing ambitions, and extra downtime leading to browsing on phones and laptops, estate and letting agents are consistently reporting an uplift in enquiries, according to [...]
Physician associates union: BMA pay demands ‘unsustainable’ December 2, 2025 The British Medical Association’s “obsession with unsustainable pay demands” is pushing other areas of the health service to the brink, as resident doctors gear up for a third strike this year in the lead up to Christmas. According to the trade union representing physician associates, a range of more junior medical staff are being effectively [...]
The best short haul Christmas break is not where you think December 2, 2025 Vilnius in Lithuania blends modern Christmas traditions with a strong heritage for the festive season. Daniel Edward gets into the spirit Vilnius is this year’s European Christmas Capital and with three daily flights from London, it’s an easy festive getaway. So I hopped on LOT’s evening flight from London City Airport to join the city’s [...]
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