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 [...]
The University of Bergen Uses Gingerbread Houses to Defend Research on Gender, Climate Change and Diversity December 2, 2025 A surreal Christmas ‘Hygge’ experience in Bergen: This December, the University of Bergen invites the public to experience a unique blend of festive cheer and powerful values with the opening of The Academic Gingerbread Town – a celebration of academic freedom, diversity, and democratic principles. The Academic Gingerbread Town is located in the beloved University [...]
What is mushroomcore and why is it taking over the high street? December 2, 2025 After counting five different items in a Brighton homeware shop emblazoned with mushrooms, the case was clear: the humble fungus has risen from the mascot of underground hippy culture to a grandma-friendly motif, hewn into everything from tea towels to tiles. It’s not just cutesy seaside emporiums: “Mushroomcore” is a sartorial expression. Bella Hadid, Fiorucci [...]
Food inflation slows as Black Friday sales dominate shops December 2, 2025 Food inflation in the UK slowed in November after months of significant increases as Black Friday discounts filtered into Britain’s shops. Food inflation decreased to three per cent year on year in November, against growth of 3.7 per cent in October and below the three-month average of 3.7 per cent, according to the British Retail [...]
Explore your horological obsession at Bucherer Masterworks December 1, 2025 Should haute horology be on your Christmas wish list this year, consider stopping by the breathtaking Masterworks showcase at the Bucherer store at Royal Opera House. Here you will find a watch-lover’s paradise – part clubhouse, part museum – where you’re encouraged to engage with watchmakers and watchmaking alike. “Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur [...]
Visit five alpine locations around the world at this amazing London Christmas event November 28, 2025 There are possibly more alpine lodges in London than there are in the actual Alps, with every hospitality owner in the capital transforming their garden into a ski lodge of some sort for the festive season. So it’s refreshing to see the new Winters of the World attraction is taking the concept a step further [...]
The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at Soho Place review: John Le Carré thriller grips on stage November 28, 2025 The Spy Who Came in From the Cold review and star rating: ★★★★ At the interval of David Eldridge’s adaptation of The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, my friend and I placed bets on how we thought the play would end. We were both wrong. I’m sure many people who go to watch [...]