Rail engineering works cause major disruption for thousands of passengers December 27, 2023 Problems with two Christmas rail engineering work projects are causing major disruption at London St Pancras on Wednesday.
Brits get organised: Last-minute shopper numbers fall again December 25, 2023 The number of in-person shoppers has dropped on Christmas Eve amid Sunday trading hours and the cost of living crisis.
UK economy: Retail sales crash as cost of living crunch continues to bite October 20, 2023 In an ominous sign for the UK economy, retail spending fell in September with analysts warning of a tough Christmas ahead
Taxman takes the festive cheer out of Christmas December 16, 2021 British households are set to be stung by a Christmas tax of over £190 on their festive shopping this year, reveals new research published today. The average UK household will have to cough up £191.75 on their festive shopping this year, according to the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA). John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, [...]
John Lewis turns around losses after Christmas boost February 14, 2022 John Lewis is trading in the green following strong Christmas sales which helped the group recover from heavy losses.
Rightmove reports busiest ever Christmas for home movers January 5, 2022 It was the busiest ever Christmas for those wanting to move home, with buyer demand soaring compared to the same period last year. Property platform Rightmove said buyer demand was up 23 per cent compared to last Christmas, when the pandemic discouraged many movers. The website recorded its highest ever number of new sellers on [...]
Bill Granger, the Godfather of avocado on toast, dies aged 54 December 27, 2023 Bill Granger, the Aussie chef widely credited with popularising avocado on toast, died on Christmas Day aged just 54.
Mariah Carey sued for copyright in $20m ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ lawsuit June 4, 2022 Pop singer Mariah Carey is to be sued for a sum worth £16m for allegations of copyright infringement over her smash hit All I Want for Christmas Is You. Songwriter Andy Stone has launched a lawsuit, naming Carey and her co-writer Walter Walter Afanasief, almost thirty years after the festive song was released. Stone claims [...]
Enjoy a unique dining experience this Christmas November 2, 2021 Yuu Kitchen Restaurant specialises in authentic Japanese and South-East Asian flavours. The restaurant uses the highest quality produce executed with precision cooking in a fun and exciting setting. The menu is designed for sharing with a choice of small plates that will take you on an explosive flavour journey. Indulge in Asian favourites such as [...]
Watch Christmas films with the click of a button November 2, 2021 Boasting more than 100,000 titles in formats ranging from DVD, Blu-ray to 4K Ultra HD, it is safe to say CinemaParadiso.co.uk has film and TV covered. Operating the classic DVD-by-post rental format (with some modern tweaks) the company takes pride in ensuring customers can experience the glory of cinema throughout all eras, countries and styles. [...]