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...
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 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 ArticleMoving 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...
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 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 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...
View Article11 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...
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 ArticleThis 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...
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 ArticleMoving 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...
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 ArticlePlans 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...
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 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...
View Article11 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...
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 ArticleThis 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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