The UK's medicines regulator has seized £250,000 of unlicensed weight-loss drugs in a Northampton raid. Experts warn against buying jabs from social media due to serious health risks from counterfeits.
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Mounjaro is now India's top-selling drug, overtaking antibiotics. Doctors warn an unregulated boom in weight loss jabs poses serious risks to patients amid a diabetes and obesity epidemic.
English darts player Dom Taylor has been expelled from the PDC World Darts Championship following an adverse analytical finding. Read the full statement and tournament implications.
Leyton Calling has secured permission to open a permanent weekend night market in East London from February 2026, featuring global street food, drinks, and live music.
A consortium backed by Deutsche Börse and Euronext is set to launch a consolidated tape for European bonds in July 2025, aiming to boost market transparency and data quality.
A festive traveller's 'Christmas Market Bingo' challenge in Stockholm uncovers surprisingly cheap food and drink, with glögg and bratwurst under £4. Discover why this Swedish gem beats pricier European rivals.
A new weekly night market with live music and street food is set to launch in Leyton, East London, in February 2025. Get the details on opening times and local reaction.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
A self-proclaimed Christmas market expert visits London's famed Southbank Winter Market and is left shocked by its small size and lack of festive stalls. Is it the most overrated in the capital?
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media ads for Chequp, MedExpress and SkinnyJab, ruling they illegally promoted prescription drugs and exploited body image concerns. Read the full ruling.
Donald Trump's move to reclassify cannabis marks the biggest US drug policy shift in 50 years. We analyse the contradictions and what it means for the 'war on drugs'. Read our full analysis.
UK house prices fell by 0.6% (£2,059) in the past year due to budget uncertainty. Experts predict a 2-3% rise and a return to stability in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A Guardian investigation reveals a company linked to a major MHRA raid continues to sell unlicensed weight-loss drugs on Telegram, posing serious health risks. Learn the dangers of counterfeit retatrutide.
Bath's popular Christmas market, celebrating its 25th year, is under fire for high prices and crowds. We explore the controversy and the official response. Discover if the criticism is fair.
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
April Windsor's desperate bid to flee Emmerdale backfires, putting her entire family in the crosshairs of ruthless drug lord Celia Daniels. Discover the shocking consequences.
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
Real Food Market launches festive markets at London Bridge and King's Cross stations for 2025. Find artisan food, gifts & cheer until Dec 22. Discover the details.
New data reveals weight-loss jabs are altering UK grocery sales and Christmas plans, with 1.5 million users affecting supermarket demand. Discover the £40bn sector shift.
London's ancient Smithfield meat and Billingsgate fish markets are set to relocate to Albert Island in Docklands, promising £750m investment and 2,200 jobs for Newham. Discover the plans for their new era.
London's historic Smithfield Meat Market and Billingsgate Fish Market have a new preferred site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks. The move, planned for 2028, promises growth for traders and major redevelopment for their current central London locations
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could relocate to a new combined site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, promising billions in growth. Read the latest on the landmark move.
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets have a new preferred home at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, with the major relocation set for 2028. Discover the plans for this landmark move.
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
The beloved Lewisham street food market is set to return in spring 2026 after a five-year closure. It will feature retro 1950s styling, live music, and a focus on local vendors.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns against using Brexit as a 'reckless' foreign policy model. Plus, analysis of the UK-US drugs deal and the race for the US Ambassador role.
The WHO urges global access to GLP-1 therapies like Mounjaro, calling them a breakthrough in treating obesity, a disease affecting 2 billion by 2030.