The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and a restaurant. The result is a sterile, Gen Z-friendly experience with premium prices and poor service.
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Guinness 60/40 Blend Sparks Dublin Pub Controversy
A Dublin pub near Guinness brewery creates 60/40 blend mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic stout, dividing purists. Would you try this 1.7% ABV hybrid?
Ovo Energy Axes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Crisis
Struggling energy supplier Ovo prepares to cut several hundred jobs next week as part of urgent restructuring plan to convince regulators and secure £300m investment.
Wetherspoons to open first European pub in Spain
JD Wetherspoons is launching its inaugural European pub at Alicante airport, serving full English breakfasts and Spanish tapas. The Castell de Santa Barbera opens in January 2026.
Wetherspoon's First European Pub Opens in Spain
JD Wetherspoon is making its international debut with a new pub at Alicante–Elche Airport, serving British classics to holidaymakers from January 2026. Discover the menu and expansion plans.
London's Most Christmassy Pub Dazzles With Lights
The Churchill Arms in Kensington has unveiled its spectacular annual Christmas display, featuring 90 conifer trees and thousands of fairy lights. Discover this global attraction.
London pub bans kids after 6pm over 'creche' complaints
An east London pub has controversially barred children after 6pm after customer feedback stated it was starting to resemble a 'creche'. Discover the full story behind the decision.
London pub bans kids after 6pm over 'creche' complaints
The William The Fourth in Leyton introduces an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback about unsupervised children. Discover the new rules and the pub's family-friendly daytime hours.
UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Wetherspoon's opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport
JD Wetherspoon is launching its first overseas pub at Alicante airport, serving local dishes and beer from 6am. Discover the pub chain's European expansion plans.
Law Firm Cuts 10% of London Roles Due to AI Impact
Leading law firm Clifford Chance reduces London business roles by 10% as AI reshapes white-collar work. PwC also rethinks hiring strategy amid technological transformation.
Government can't track £1.4bn consultancy spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to halve the UK's £1.36bn consultancy bill, but a damning NAO report reveals inconsistent data hinders progress tracking. Discover the fiscal challenge.
UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
Wetherspoons to open new pub at University of Birmingham
Wetherspoons confirms a new pub partnership with Joe's Bar at the University of Birmingham, set to open Easter 2026. Discover the new menu and job opportunities.
Spurstowe Arms expands to second East London pub
East London's trendiest pub, the Spurstowe Arms, is taking over The Elderfield in Lower Clapton this December. Discover the plans for this new venture and what it means for the local community.
Law Firms Rule Out Private Equity Deal After Merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie abandon private equity partnership plans following their transatlantic merger. Discover what this means for the legal sector.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Ukraine's $100m Nuclear Corruption Scandal Exposed
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau uncovers $100m kickback scheme involving nuclear energy body Energoatom during wartime crisis. Key Zelenskyy associate flees country.
Section 21 Evictions Banned from May
England bans no-fault evictions from May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
Stonegate eyes £1bn sale of 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is considering a £1billion sale of over 1,000 venues to address its £3billion debt. Discover the details and what's next for Slug & Lettuce owner.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie announce $2.7bn merger
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
James Blunt's Chelsea Pub: A Posh Local Gem
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
UK Business Activity Rebounds Before Budget
UK private sector activity saw its largest monthly rise this year in October, but growth faces threats from Autumn Budget speculation. Discover the key economic trends.
2,300+ Sign Petition to Save Historic North London Pub
More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.
Pub quiz cheats exposed as landlords fight back
Discover how UK pub quizmasters combat smartphone cheaters with bans, apps and old-fashioned honesty. Can this British tradition survive digital deception?
Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights
Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.
Ukraine Ministers Ousted in $100M Corruption Scandal
Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid a major embezzlement scandal involving state nuclear power, as Zelenskyy cracks down on graft during wartime. Read the full investigation details.
Zelenskyy fires ministers in corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses top ministers amid growing public outrage over a $100m energy sector bribery scheme, vowing 'maximum integrity' during wartime crisis.
11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
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