London is still the indisputable hotbed of eating and drinking in the UK, but growth in licensed premises is booming in other cities June 2, 2016 London is still the indisputable hotbed of eating and drinking out in the UK, but restaurant and bar operators are shifting their focus towards urban regional hotspots for new openings. Food-led openings in the capital increased by 13.4 per cent over the last five years, though this trailed behind 22.4 per cent growth in other [...]
EU Referendum: Will these Brexit-based beers help you decide how to vote? June 2, 2016 As the three-week countdown begins for the EU referendum, one brewery has found one sure-fire way to engage the British voting public. The Yorkshire-based brewery Little Valley has launched three limited edition Brexit-themed beers aiming to "ignite the conversation" among the UK's undecided masses and encourage them to take a stance on the EU debate. [...]
Focus On Herne Hill: House prices rise 12 per cent year-on-year in Brixton’s genteel neighbouring town October 21, 2016 Without a doubt Brixton’s greener neighbour, Herne Hill is also seen historically as Brixton’s more genteel neighbour. In the mid-19th century, this well-heeled south London suburb was home to mainly large, upper class “country” estates and revered members of high society – such as art critic John Ruskin – grew up there. These days, past [...]
Aviation minister Lord Ahmad considering cracking down on airport alcohol sales July 29, 2016 The UK's new aviation minister has shaken many a business traveller with the news that he will examine how alcohol is sold in airports, after several recent incidents involving drunk passengers. Lord Ahmad has said he will "look at" the times alcohol is on sale at British airports and consider passenger screening measures before boarding [...]
Business leaders spar in rowdy final debate ahead of tomorrow’s vote June 22, 2016 Business leaders locked horns over the impact of Brexit on the UK economy tonight, with the final debate before tomorrow's vote revealing a deeply divided TV audience. Stark warnings about the economic ramifications from the Treasury and the Bank of England took centre stage during the raucous debate in which veteran broadcaster Jeremy Paxman struggled to maintain control during a string [...]
Jacob’s has experimented on all our behalves to create Twiglet-flavoured beer and Mini Cheddar Pale Ale July 5, 2016 It seems we've reached peak beer. Pub-goers might be more familiar with Twiglets and Mini Cheddars as reliable, share-friendly bar snacks. But now, thanks to Jacob's, this summer you'll be able to drink down those flavours too. Jacob's Crackin' Beer range is available via its social media channels between 5 and 12 July. Twiglet Stout [...]
Theresa May has issued a cautious defence of the national living wage after businesses called on the government to moderate increases August 8, 2016 Downing Street has issued a cautious response to business demands for a delay in the implementation of the national living wage. Business groups including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) wrote to business and energy secretary Greg Clark to call for targets for the programme to be pushed back. The national living wage is aimed at [...]
Going off grid: How I spent a week living in an ‘apocalypse dome’ May 30, 2017 The more we learn about the effects of social media on the human psyche, the worse it seems to get. The planet is hooked on dopamine squirts triggered by clever algorithms developed by the world’s finest minds, for the sole purpose of keeping us scrolling. And scrolling, and scrolling. We’re connected to thousands of other humans from the second we wake to the [...]
What better excuse could you have for a G&T or six than International Gin & Tonic Day? Here’s where to drink up October 18, 2016 The Portobello Star 171 Portobello Road, W11 portobellostarbar.co.uk Journey to The Ginstitute, London’s second smallest museum sitting atop a 270-year-old pub on Portobello Road. Open since 2011, it’s also the headquarters of Portobello Road Gin, where you can learn all about the juniper drink’s rich history in London. There’s a chance to sample a tipple [...]
Focus On Regent’s Park: Celebrity-packed Nash terraces and luscious parklands make NW1 “super-prime” London September 23, 2016 If you want to go celebrity spotting in London, you could do a lot worse than Regent’s Park. High profile residents of this historic area surrounding the royal park of the same name include Damien Hirst, Christian Candy, Gwen Stefani, Jamie Oliver and Kate Moss, not to mention all the Middle Eastern royalty and Russian [...]