House prices fall £2,000 amid uncertainty before 2026 rebound
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.
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Bath Christmas Market labelled a 'hell-scape' by critics
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.
Paris Christmas Market Under 90 Mins from London
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
North London off-licence raided over illegal tobacco sales
A Kentish Town off-licence owner faces losing his premises licence after police found illegal tobacco hidden in a lollipop holder and staff sold alcohol to a minor. Read the full investigation details.
Meet Real Reindeer at London's Chic Monocle Christmas Market
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.
London Christmas Markets Launch at Major Train Stations
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.
Historic London meat and fish markets find new Docklands home
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.
Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets moving to Royal Docks
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
Historic London Markets Plan Move to Royal Docks
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.
Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets Moving to Albert Island
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.
Winchester's European Top Christmas Market: 100 Stalls
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.
South London's Model Market to reopen in spring 2026
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.
London's Hidden Christmas Market Feels Like Europe
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.
Tallinn Christmas Market: An Honest Review
Discover the magic and quirks of Tallinn's Christmas market, a historic festive experience dubbed 'tacky' by locals but loved by visitors for its authentic charm.
Paan Spit Costs London Council £30K a Year
Brent Council spends over £30,000 annually cleaning paan, a chewing tobacco. The zero-tolerance crackdown includes fines and health workshops. Discover the full story.
London Christmas market parking costs over £56
New study reveals parking near Leicester Square Christmas market costs £56.55 for 8 hours, making it the UK's most expensive. Save money and take the tube!
London's Winter by the River 2025: Full Guide
Your complete guide to London Bridge's Winter by the River Christmas market for 2025. Discover opening times, new attractions, and what to expect from the festive riverside experience.
Londoners Share Their Must-Visit Christmas Markets
Discover which festive markets Londoners recommend for 2025, from riverside gems to hidden local favourites. Plan your perfect Christmas market tour today!
British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
New Saturday Market Opens in East London
Discover Bethnal Green's new weekend market featuring six seasonal art stalls. Open every Saturday until 20 December with unique crafts, vintage fashion and live art demonstrations.
BAT accused of hypocrisy over Zambia tobacco lobbying
British American Tobacco lobbied against health measures in Africa that are UK law. Campaigners call it 'utter hypocrisy' as 7,000 Zambians die annually from tobacco-related illnesses.
Taylor Wimpey shares slump on Budget uncertainty
Taylor Wimpey's shares fell over 3.5% as its CEO blamed challenging market conditions on uncertainty ahead of the UK Budget. Sales and order book values have dropped significantly.
Manchester tops London for house price growth
Greater Manchester constituencies lead UK with 71% inflation-adjusted house price growth since 2005, as London's market cools. Discover the shifting property landscape.
US Tourist's Leicester Square Robbery Ordeal Warning
An American woman's family day at Leicester Square Christmas Market turned into a nightmare after a brazen robbery. Read her urgent safety advice for London visitors.
Tobacco industry lobbying blocks health tax rises
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
Albanese: Whitlam Dismissal a 'Calculated Plot'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marks the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal, calling it a 'calculated plot'. Also, Trump threatens BBC, and Melbourne plans transport expansion.
Schwimmer urges Reeves to unleash £100bn stock market boom
London Stock Exchange chief Julia Hoggett joins forces with former boss Xavier Rolet in urgent plea to Rachel Reeves to unlock Britain's investment potential and spark £100bn market boom.
BT Bets on Budget Provider Amid Broadband Customer Losses
BT Group makes strategic move to acquire budget broadband provider Plusnet amid ongoing customer losses and intense market competition. Discover how this acquisition aims to bolster BT's market position.
Tech Titans Warn: Budget Could Derail London IPOs
Leading British tech founders warn Rachel Reeves that proposed capital gains tax changes could cripple London's appeal for tech IPOs, threatening to drive startups overseas.
Australia's $33bn Tobacco Tax Crisis: Black Market Boom
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.
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