Now is the perfect time to visit Tbilisi Georgia – here’s what to see and where to stay November 6, 2025 A destination hotel occupying a stately Brutalist building is one of a few things making Tbilisi Georgia unmissable, says Kamila Erkaboyeva There’s long been a whisper on the street that Tbilisi is Europe’s coolest capital, but without direct flights from the UK, it’s been out of reach for a long weekend. Thankfully, British Airways launched [...]
Tallest skyscraper outside London approved in £1bn project November 6, 2025 A £1bn project which will see the tallest UK skyscraper outside of London constructed in Greater Manchester has been approved. Developer Henley Investment Management has secured permission from Salford City Council for its scheme at Regent Retail Park in Ordsall Lane. The proposals include a 78-storey tower which, at 895ft (272m) tall, will be the [...]
City of London Police commander: I look up to frontline officers November 6, 2025 Tor Garnett takes us through her career highs, her favourite coffee spots and what inspires her in this week’s Square Mile and Me CV Name: Tor Garnett Job title: Commander National – City of London Police Previous roles: Head of Central Specialist Crime, Met Police. Deputy Borough Commander for Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington [...]
What’s On in London November 2025 November 5, 2025 London is set for a busy November, and if you love food, be ready for a celebration! The city is presenting a stunning and diverse selection of dining choices this month, featuring everything from attractive restaurant deals to exclusive, limited-run offers at countless eateries. It’s a fun month with something for everyone, and your taste [...]
Why a charity should own 10 per cent of your company’s shares November 5, 2025 The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today it’s James Reed with the pen The traditional model of capitalism is outdated and unsustainable — and I’m on a mission to change it. Yes, free markets based on short-term shareholder returns have delivered opportunities for people to succeed, encouraged innovation and entrepreneurship [...]
The Austrian ski resort offering great powder without the crowds November 4, 2025 I’d never heard of the ski resort of Pettneu am Arlberg in the heart of Austria’s ski region, but I was very familiar with St. Anton, an eight minute drive away. Compared with that more famous destination’s fancy shops and restaurants, Pettneu is more paired back. There are just a couple of bars, a few [...]
Perfect powder: The Swiss ski holiday loved by the A-List November 4, 2025 Switzerland is the organised traveller’s nirvana, a land where clockwork transport connections enable a ski holiday to some of the most pristine Alpine resorts. Within 45 minutes of touching down in Zurich, I was gliding towards the Bernese Alps via the Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB) Railway, one of Europe’s great scenic routes, bound for the [...]
Labour has ‘unbelievably harsh stance’ on big businesses November 4, 2025 It is “unbelievable” that the Labour government has “taken such a harsh stance” on big businesses, the chief executive of restaurant chain Pizza Express has said. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM’s Boardroom Uncovered podcast, Paula MacKenzie said the industry had been “somewhat decimated” by the Covid-19 pandemic and has then been hit [...]
Incredible foodie Canada, from Michelin stars to next-level fast food November 3, 2025 For its size, less than half a million inhabitants, Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, has a great number of extraordinary restaurants, where the creative vision of their chefs make the city one of the top foodie destinations in Canada. In an area of just four square kilometers, there are over 200 high quality restaurants [...]
Pizza Hut: Restaurants arm owed £30m as 1,100 jobs lost November 3, 2025 The company behind Pizza Hut’s restaurants in the UK owed almost £30m as it collapsed with the loss of more than 1,100 jobs, it has been revealed. DC London Pie entered administration towards the end of last month with FTI Consulting appointed to oversee the process. Now, a new document has revealed the full story [...]