10 European Breaks Under £150 for 2026
Discover the best budget-friendly European city breaks and holidays for 2026, including Disneyland Paris, Prague, and Venice, with flights and hotels from just £49 per person.
Category : Hospitality Tourism
London Pub Landlord on Business Rates Cut: 'Better Than a Wet Cod'
A London pub landlord describes the 15% business rates reduction for pubs and music venues as 'better than a slap round the face with a wet cod' while highlighting ongoing concerns about broader hospitality sector challenges.
English Channel Cruise: UK's Caribbean and Hidden Gems
A travel writer shares her experience on a cruise around the English Channel, visiting Cornwall's Lost Gardens, the Caribbean-like Isles of Scilly, Guernsey, and Honfleur in France, with insights on onboard luxury and excursions.
Business Rates Relief Sparks Sector-Wide Backlash
Gyms, pharmacies, restaurants, and shops express outrage as government support targets only pubs and live music venues, leaving others facing severe cost hikes.
Revolution Bars: 21 Venues Close, 591 Jobs Lost
The owner of Revolution Bars, The Revel Collective, has entered administration, resulting in the immediate closure of 21 venues and 591 redundancies. Administrators have secured a sale to protect the remaining 41 sites and 1,582 positions.
London Pubs Shine in UK's Top 50 Gastropubs Ranking
Thirteen London gastropubs have secured prime positions in the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 UK Gastropubs list for 2026, with Soho's The Devonshire claiming the coveted number one spot.
London's Best View Restaurant 2026 Revealed
Time Out's latest ranking reveals Shanghai Me as London's premier restaurant with a view, located on the 28th floor overlooking Hyde Park with stunning city vistas.
London's 10 Best Independent Venues for Independent Venue Week
Discover ten unique independent venues across London, from escape rooms to craft breweries, highlighted for Independent Venue Week 2026, showcasing the city's vibrant cultural scene.
Treehouse Hotel Manchester: Whimsical UK Stay
The Treehouse Hotel in Manchester offers playful, treehouse-themed rooms with quirky design, challenging UK hotel norms. Features include rainforest showers and forest-inspired dining.
Pokémon Theme Park Opens in Tokyo Suburb
PokéPark Kanto opens in Tokyo with lifelike Pokémon statues in forest setting, attracting international visitors and boosting Japan's tourism economy.
Harry Styles Fans Face £1,100+ Wembley Hotel Prices
New research reveals hotel costs near Wembley Stadium could exceed £1,100 per night during Harry Styles' June residency, urging fans to plan accommodation carefully.
Dover Street Counter: Mayfair's Debonair Diner
Dover Street Counter, the chic sibling to The Dover in Mayfair, offers an all-day dining experience blending 1930s elegance with playful energy. Discover martinis, classic comfort food, and irresistible vibes in London's W1.
Revolution Bars Rescue: 600 Jobs Lost in Site Closures
Nearly 600 hospitality jobs will be lost as Revolution Bars' rescue deal closes over 20 venues immediately, while 1,500 positions are saved through separate acquisitions of bar and pub portfolios.
KINZ Lebanese Restaurant Opens in Notting Hill
KINZ, a new all-day Lebanese restaurant, launches in Notting Hill Gate this April inside a beautifully restored 1930s Lloyds Bank building, featuring family recipes and modern dishes.
Bridgerton Events in London Before Season 4 Release
Discover exclusive Bridgerton-themed experiences in London, from candlelit concerts to regency walking tours, as fans await the Netflix season 4 premiere.
London Bridgerton Filming Locations Tour Guide
Explore the iconic London filming locations featured across Netflix's Bridgerton series, from Greenwich's Rangers House to Hounslow's Osterley Park, as season four premieres.
London Named Europe's Top Wellness City
London has been ranked as Europe's premier wellness city, outperforming Vienna, Lisbon and Helsinki thanks to exceptional access to healthy food and diverse wellbeing activities.
Revolution Bars Faces Administration, High Street Icon at Risk
Revolution Bars Group enters administration, jeopardising its 62 venues. Parent company Revel Collective cites economic pressures and budget policies as key factors in financial collapse.
Hastings: Seaside Town 90 Minutes from London
The historic seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex offers magnificent coastal views, a medieval castle, and charming streets just 1.5 hours from London by train.
Leith's Evolution into Edinburgh's Creative Heart
Explore how Leith, Edinburgh's historic port district, has transformed into a vibrant cultural and culinary hub, blending community spirit with innovative art, dining, and design.
Revolution Bars Owner Appoints Administrators
Revel Collective, owner of Revolution Bars and Peach Pubs, prepares to appoint administrators as hospitality sector faces closures due to rising costs and taxes.
Shanghai Me: Park Lane's Opulent Pan-Asian Fusion
Shanghai Me is a luxurious Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane, offering an extensive menu and elite atmosphere.
London Restaurant Favourite of Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge
Discover Colonel Saab, the intimate London restaurant in Holborn and Trafalgar Square, where celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge dine. Featuring a romantic Valentine's tasting menu with Indian cuisine and love letters.
Sunbed War: Russian Father Beaten at Resort
A Russian father claims British tourists attacked him over sunbeds at a luxury Egyptian resort, with police investigating the alleged assault.
Win £200 Coolstays Voucher: Romantic Travel Tips
Guardian Travel competition invites UK residents to share favourite romantic spots in Europe and the UK for chance to win £200 Coolstays voucher. Deadline 2 February.
382 Hospitality Venues Close Amid Rising Costs
New data reveals 382 licensed premises closed in Q4 2025 as restaurants and pubs face relentless operating cost increases, with industry warning of further closures without government support.
Puglia: Italy's 8x Cheaper Alternative to Sardinia
Discover Puglia, Italy's enchanting southern region offering stunning coastlines, rich culture, and delicious cuisine at a fraction of Sardinia's prices, with new easyJet flights from the UK.
Carry-On Essentials That Upgrade Economy Flights
Discover the top travel accessories that can elevate your economy flight experience with comfort, style and convenience. From sleep aids to entertainment gadgets.
Writing Retreats: A Novelist's Journey to Completion
Discover how writing retreats across the UK, from Scotland to Sussex, provided creative support and solitude to help finish a novel, with insights into venues and experiences.
Hitchhiking Teen's Unforgettable Act of Kindness in 1970
A 17-year-old hitchhiker, stranded in pouring rain with nowhere to sleep, recounts how a stranger offered his own bed in a remarkable display of generosity.
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