The French House: Soho's Historic Bohemian Pub
Discover the legendary French House in Soho, a pub where Dylan Thomas drank and Charles de Gaulle plotted. Explore its unique history and why it still only serves beer in halves.
Discover the legendary French House in Soho, a pub where Dylan Thomas drank and Charles de Gaulle plotted. Explore its unique history and why it still only serves beer in halves.
Discover Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, London's cosiest pub on Fleet Street. With a crackling fire, 16th-century history, and literary ghosts, it's the perfect winter retreat. Plan your visit now.
Jeremy Clarkson attacks PM Keir Starmer over rising taxes and new drink-drive limits, claiming they are crippling his pub, The Farmer's Dog. Read his full critique here.
Discover The Prince of Peckham, a South London pub where the owner's MBE-winning community spirit meets delicious, affordable Caribbean food from White Men Can't Jerk. A must-visit.
A new website, ismypubfucked.com, uses official data to reveal the UK pubs facing the biggest business rate increases, with some seeing bills soar by nearly 2000%. Discover which locals need your support most.
A 300-year-old Grade II-listed London pub, used as an office since 2021, reopens in February 2026 after a major restoration. Discover its rich history and new look.
The US, with UK support, seized the Marinera oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels, the Aria and Tia, are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel. Read the latest on the crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
The government is set to reverse planned business rate hikes for pubs following intense pressure from the hospitality sector. The climbdown comes after warnings of crippling tax rises.
A US-sanctioned Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker is navigating the English Channel with a disguised identity, as UK ministers vow support for allied operations to seize such vessels. Read the latest.
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
A dramatic US-led operation seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, hailed by a former RAF chief as calling Putin's bluff on the shadow fleet. Read the full analysis.
American forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers in international waters, sparking accusations of piracy from Russia. Read the full details on the escalating sanctions enforcement.
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
US forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in dramatic back-to-back operations. The seizures, involving UK support, escalate tensions with Russia. Read the full story.
The Walkers of Whitehall pub near Trafalgar Square has retained its licence after a council review, agreeing to cap late-night smokers and improve supervision after resident complaints.
A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
Wetherspoons secures licence for a new 320-capacity pub on the Strand, right next to Charing Cross station, set to open this year. Discover all the details.
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. The vessel neared Iceland's waters this week. Read the full report.
Bill Hagerty, a revered Fleet Street editor and staunch defender of press freedom whose career spanned 70 years, has died at 86. Read his remarkable story.
Hampstead's beloved Stag pub reopens on 22nd January following a top-to-toe glow-up. Discover the new garden bar, seasonal martinis, and restored original features.
JD Wetherspoon has cleared the final hurdle to open a new Central London pub on The Strand, next to Charing Cross Station. The venue will accommodate 320 customers and operate under strict licensing conditions.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
The Crusting Pipe, a beloved Covent Garden bar and restaurant, has permanently closed. After 45 years, changing trading environments led to its final day on December 21, 2025.
Discover five delightful winter walking routes across London that finish at a historic pub. Perfect for a scenic stroll and a warming pint this season.
New data reveals 366 British pubs were lost in 2025 due to soaring costs and tax burdens. Industry leaders warn of a 'wake-up call' for communities. Read the full analysis.
Downing Street says it was right for freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah to apologise for 'abhorrent' historic social media posts. Read the latest on the case.
Ryan's N16, a cherished Irish pub on Stoke Newington Church Street, has served its final pints. The community hub, open since 1994, announced its sudden closure.
David Darke died six days after an assault outside the Crown Inn. A 36-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the family's tribute.
Britain's independent pubs are closing at a record rate, blaming soaring costs and tax policy, while major chains report record sales. Could your local be next?