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Which branches of Santander are closing and how many are staying open?
Santander is closing 140 branches before the end of the year (Picture: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) Over 1,200 jobs are now at risk, as 140 branches of Santander are set to close by the end of the...
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Three Barclays bankers cleared in £4 billion Qatar fraud case
From left: Thomas Kalaris, Roger Jenkins and Richard Boath were all cleared today (Pictures: PA/Central News) Three former Barclays bosses have been cleared of fraud over a £4 billion investment deal...
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UK streets eerily quiet on Christmas Eve as festive Brits stay home amid Covid
Footfall on some of the country’s busiest high streets has fallen by a third (Picture: PA/Rex/Spalsh) Many of the UK’s busiest high streets were unseasonably quiet on Christmas Eve as surging Covid...
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Moving from the country to the city made me more comfortable in my brown skin
It wasn’t until I moved to a big city that I truly felt more myself (Picture: Serena Smith) I grew up in the town of Malvern in Worcestershire, which is famed for its rolling hills. It’s also 93.2 per...
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Which UK city brings in the most money? Ranking cities by economy
London has seen a bigger growth in GDP than other areas of the UK recently. (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire) It will come as no surprise to most of us that some areas of the UK contribute more to the...
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How London’s skyline could transform if a new 54-storey skyscraper is given...
How London’s skyline could look if plans are given the green light (Picture: RSHP) A London housing developer has released details of their plan to build a new skyscraper in the City that could change...
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Plans confirmed for London’s new 1008ft skyscraper set to equal The Shard
This new skyscraper will rival The Shard (Picture: Getty Images) A towering new 74-storey skyscraper the exact same height as The Shard has been given the go-ahead by the City of London. The high-rise...
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‘Sperm tower’ makes a comeback after being rejected for harming London’s skyline
The unusually-shaped tower was branded an ‘architectural weed’ by critics (Picture: PAwire) Controversial plans for a City skyscraper likened to a giant sperm cell could be pushed through in a matter...
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Why Sacramento should be your next California destination
California is a vast state. It’s more than three times the size of England, but with only about three quarters of the population, meaning you can find huge swathes of barely inhabited rural areas just...
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7 reasons why you should visit Adelaide in South Australia
Endless wineries at Clare Valley (Picture: Karen Edwards, TravelButterfly.com) Despite boasting pristine sandy beaches, beautiful wineries, local-produce markets, rugged coastlines and a bustling...
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‘Change your money now’ if you’re heading abroad after Brexit vote
If you’re heading abroad for some winter sun, it’s probably best to change your money now amidst growing uncertainty ahead of the Brexit vote, experts have warned. Anyone travelling abroad in the next...
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9 amazing things to do on a Paris mini-break right now
Ahh… Paris. (Picture: Alamy) Summer may be a very distant memory, but that means city break season has begun. A naughty weekend of eating, drinking, shopping, sight seeing – or just lounging around a...
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These are the world’s most eye-wateringly expensive cities (and the cheapest)
We’re pretty expensive (Picture: Getty Images) Planning a trip away on a tight budget? Then you should probably avoid Singapore. The world’s most expensive cities have been revealed in the Economist...
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Santander to close 140 branches putting 1,270 jobs at risk
More than 1,200 jobs have been put at risk as Santander plans to close 140 branches in the UK by the end of the year. The Spanish-owned bank said it is consulting with unions and will seek to find...
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15 things you know if you’ve ever moved from a city to the countryside
Hi! We’re your new neighbours (Picture: AP Photo/Ronald Zak) Everyone who lives in the city enjoys the occasional idle fantasy about moving to the countryside. Your one-bed flat in London would get...
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Comcast wins battle for Sky after beating fox with £30,000,000,000 bid
Comcast has won the long-running battle for control of Sky after beating Fox with a £30 billion bid for the broadcaster. In a dramatic end to one of the City’s most complex and convoluted takeover...
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11 beautiful inner-city balcony gardens that prove nature can thrive anywhere
(Mango and Salt/Instagram) When it’s this sunny, there’s nothing better than lounging outside surrounded by nature’s goodness. But that’s nothing but a dream for city-dwellers who have to reside in a...
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Minimal packing, maximum fun – 15 tips for a stress-free city break
Your days of overpacking could soon be behind you (Picture: Getty) I live in a relatively small town, so every now and again I save my sanity by escaping to the city. I always try to make the most of...
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Deutsche Bank is cutting more than 7,000 jobs
Deutsche bank is cutting more than 7,000 jobs (Picture: Reuters) Deutsche Bank has begun slashing more than 7000 jobs, including positions in London. The struggling German bank, which has posted three...
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As a woman in finance, I know how much the alpha male culture dominates the...
There are many reasons for the embarrassingly low numbers of women in the sector but it comes down to culture (Picture: Getty) Yesterday I attended the launch of the Treasury Committee’s unanimously...
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Pay rises are heading for the highest in a decade
UK employers have offered staff the biggest pay rises in 10 years, as the first increases of 2019 moves in a ‘positive direction’, according to a report. Research suggested the annual wage deals agreed...
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London’s newest skyscraper as tall as The Shard approved in major city hotspot
1 Undershaft will tower over the City of London (Picture: DBOX, courtesy Eric Parry Architects) A towering new 74-storey skyscraper the exact same height as The Shard has been given the go-ahead by...
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The world’s 20 most sinful cities revealed! Is yours on the list?
Just in time for Christmas the world’s most sinful cities have been revealed. Yes, that’s right folks, the survey that literally no one was asking for has finally arrived. Hurrah! But be warned, if...
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Quiz: Can we guess whether you’re a countryside or city person?
You’re one or another (Source: Getty Images Credit: METRO/Myles Goode) It’s the ultimate location divide: the country dwellers with their green pastures and the city lovers with their choice of...
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Where in Britain can you earn the most money?
Money money money (Picture: Getty Images/REX) If you were hoping for a hidden El Dorado in Britain, then we have some bad news. Unsurprisingly, London is still the highest paid city in the UK,...
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Quiz: How many of the world’s capital cities have you been to?
Just look at Dubai (Picture: Getty) White sandy beaches, sparkling all-natural pools and isolated forests – yeah, sure, hidden travel gems such as these are breathtaking, and make great Instagram...
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This artist’s incredibly detailed models show the reality of living in a city
This artist has made miniature towns that reflect real city life. (Picture: Cover Images) An artist has spent years replicating the dirt and grime of city life. Some people love to build intricate...
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How to boss moving to a new city as an adult
(Picture: Getty) Moving city as a young adult can be terrible. There, someone said it. Changing location and feeling at home in a new city takes time, friends, and a great deal of logistical...
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The world could have its first ever floating city by 2020
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page No, this isn’t science fiction. The world could have its...
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5 reasons why Leeds should be your next city break
Clarence Dock in Leeds (Picture: Protze/LightRocket/ Getty Images) When it comes to deciding on where to enjoy a city break in the UK, you might consider London the obvious choice – provided you’re...
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