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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View ArticleWhich 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...
View ArticleThe world’s most liveable cities in 2023 revealed – where did London place?
See how London compares to the rest of the world(Credits: Getty Images) London has always had a rep for being an expensive city. Pints are more expensive than they are up North, the tube is reliable...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleMinimal 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleSantander 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...
View ArticlePay 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...
View ArticleThese are the best cities in the world for coffee lovers
Which is the number one city in the world for coffee lovers? (Picture: Getty Images) In a world that never sleeps, a lot of us feel the need for a caffeine boost in the morning. In fact, there are...
View ArticleQuiz: 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...
View ArticleThese are the best cities in the world for coffee lovers
Which is the number one city in the world for coffee lovers? (Picture: Getty Images) In a world that never sleeps, a lot of us feel the need for a caffeine boost in the morning. In fact, there are...
View ArticleQuiz: 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleQuiz: 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...
View ArticlePay 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...
View Article15 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 you...
View Article15 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 you...
View ArticleThese 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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