While PM Giorgia Meloni basked in glory at the far-right Atreju festival, Italy faces a stark reality: soaring poverty and record emigration. We analyse the contradictions of her rule.
AC Milan leapfrog rivals Inter to go top of Serie A after a 3-0 win over Hellas Verona, inspired by a Christopher Nkunku brace. Discover the match details and implications for the title race.
We taste-tested 10 supermarket charcuterie selections to find the best cured meats for your festive platter. Discover the top picks for prosciutto, coppa, and chorizo.
Discover Cesena, Emilia-Romagna's authentic, crowd-free city of books and incredible food. Get expert travel tips and find cheap flights from the UK.
A group of retired nuns in Italy, led by a 98-year-old, have become social media sensations with their positive and humorous videos, gaining over 145,000 followers. Discover their inspiring story.
Forget festive stress. A gripping Italian thriller, 'Stranded', is the perfect Christmas binge on Channel 4. Guests are trapped in a luxury resort as dark secrets unravel. Dive in now.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
The famed Florentine sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio has launched its first UK location on Old Compton Street, Soho. Discover if its legendary schiacciata bread and generous fillings live up to the hype.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, a pioneering foundling home whose story reveals the dark heart and dazzling art of the Renaissance. Discover the legacy.
Explore six of Italy's finest regional foods, from Verona's pandoro to Calabria's sweet onions, following UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. Discover where to taste them.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
From Belgian honey cakes to Italian sugared jellies, discover the local delicacies and supermarket treasures travel experts always bring home from holidays across Europe.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie's Italian chain in the UK this spring, starting in London's Leicester Square, backed by Prezzo owner Brava Hospitality Group.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to bring back his Jamie's Italian restaurant chain to the UK in 2026, with a new partnership and a refined concept. Read the full story.
Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian, is set for a UK revival with a new flagship in London's West End next spring, following a partnership with Brava Hospitality Group.
Lavazza unveils its 2026 calendar, shot by renowned Magnum photographer Alex Webb, celebrating the vibrant essence of Italian lifestyle through evocative street photography.
Guardian readers reveal their favourite chapels, churches and cathedrals across Europe, from Norway's Arctic Cathedral to a hidden Kent church with Chagall windows. Discover stunning art, architecture and serene locations.
A profound loss of hope is gripping Britain as rising costs and structural failures trap the young and middle class. Record numbers are leaving. Read the analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget triggers a historic talent and capital flight, with £73bn leaving the UK. Analysis reveals soaring emigration and economic strain. Read the full report.
Beloved pasta restaurant Padella is opening its third London location on Kingly Street, Soho, in spring 2026. Discover details about the new 80-seater site and its legendary fresh pasta.
Escape the crowds and discover the authentic beauty of the Italian Riviera. Our guide reveals the perfect out-of-season road trip through Liguria, from Cinque Terre to Portofino.
Chef Jacob Kenedy shares three simple Italian-inspired canapé recipes for Christmas entertaining. Learn to make prawn frittata, crudités, and more for effortless festive hosting.
Discover Trullo in Highbury, where impeccable service meets affordable luxury. Home to London's best pasta, a charcoal grill, and exquisite Italian wines. Read our review.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
A group of international volunteers, including Italian and Canadian citizens, were violently attacked and robbed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
Discover Bar Lina's festive Tiny Fragolino cocktail recipe. This rosy-red Italian aperitif combines vermouth, strawberry liqueur, and cherry kombucha for a fizzy pre-dinner tipple.
Discover Casa Felicia in Queen's Park, a chic restaurant serving impeccable Southern Italian soul food. Read our review of the handmade pasta and playful twists on classics.
UK government rejects claims of brain drain as data reveals nearly half of Brits leaving are young professionals. Ministers defend tax policies despite opposition criticism.
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Official statistics reveal UK net migration dropped to 204,000 in year to June 2025, while British emigration rises sharply. Discover the implications for Britain's workforce and economy.