What’s on London in December 2025 December 4, 2025 London is gearing up for a spectacular December, and the city is brimming with seasonal excitement. Plan your festive days around a truly diverse selection of activities, featuring everything from captivating exhibitions and brand-new store openings to amazing seasonal offers and must-see Christmas celebrations. It’s a fun, festive month with something for everyone, and your [...]
The happiest race on earth? My Disney World half marathon December 4, 2025 I’m sweating in more places than I thought possible. I can feel warm, salty beads slither their way from the back of my head to the top of my arse. I’ve been running on a closed Florida highway for four miles since 5am and I’m ready to lie in the middle of the road and [...]
Jimmy Choo on his London life, from Mayfair club nights to the best Malaysian food December 1, 2025 This interview with Jimmy Choo is published in City AM The Magazine, Winter edition, distributed at major Tube stations and available to pick up from The Royal Exchange Photos by Gretel Ensignia Jimmy Choo: Last night was a good party… Med Pang: Yeah, we went clubbing! Did we leave Park Chinois about two in the [...]
‘Maximum’ 20p increase for Spoons breakfast next year, says Tim Martin December 1, 2025 JD Wetherspoon will make sure the price of its breakfast doesn’t rise by more than 20p next year, boss Tim Martin said on Monday. The confirmation comes despite serious pressure on hospitality from tax hikes and food costs, with warnings of inflation across the sector. Speaking on LBC radio this morning, Sir Tim Martin told [...]
Gail’s to open 40 bakeries after creating 500 jobs December 1, 2025 Bakery chain Gail’s is to open 40 new sites by the end of February after creating almost 500 jobs during its latest financial year. The London-headquartered business said the new locations will all be open by 28 February, 2026, and it has plans to launch similar numbers “going forward”. The expansion comes after Gail’s opened [...]
Byron burger chain rescued by Gen Z investor November 30, 2025 The struggling high end burger chain Byron has been saved from a third collapse by a Gen Z entrepreneur, who has snapped up the troubled business for £2.5m. First reported in The Times, the business has been bought by Niyamo Capital, founded by the Indian born investor Akshat Tibrewala, securing the future of the brand [...]
Ashes: England cricket fans spend big to get over first Test defeat November 28, 2025 England’s travelling cricket fans splashed the cash in the aftermath of defeat in the first Ashes Test but locals tightened their belts despite Australia’s win, data shows. The Barmy Army spent 59 per cent more in the days immediately after the match, which ended inside two days in Perth, figures shared by Revolut with City [...]
Where do chefs eat their Christmas lunch? We asked the best, from Chris Galvin to Jose Pizarro November 27, 2025 With every restaurant in the capital promoting a Christmas lunch special, how do you choose where to go? We’ve asked some of the capital’s finest chefs for their recommendations to help you make the right choice. Lewis Simmons, founder and head chef of Outback BBQ If I’m not manning the grills at Outback BBQ, my [...]
Budget: Sugar tax to be extended to milkshake and lattes November 25, 2025 Pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes are set to be included in the government’s new ‘sugar tax’ as it attempts to tackle obesity in the UK. The labour government is set to end the exemption for milk-based drinks from the tax on sugary drinks, although the move would not include drinks made in cafes and restaurants. Chancellor [...]
Labour’s inheritance tax raid hurts all family businesses, not just rich farmers November 25, 2025 Family businesses like mine are the lifeblood of the economy, but Labour's inheritance tax changes will break them apart, writes Nick Showering.