A festive traveller's 'Christmas Market Bingo' challenge in Stockholm uncovers surprisingly cheap food and drink, with glögg and bratwurst under £4. Discover why this Swedish gem beats pricier European rivals.
A new weekly night market with live music and street food is set to launch in Leyton, East London, in February 2025. Get the details on opening times and local reaction.
BP appoints Woodside's Meg O'Neill as CEO, aiming to accelerate a 'leaner, more profitable' strategy. We analyse the puzzling timing and what investors can expect next.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
A self-proclaimed Christmas market expert visits London's famed Southbank Winter Market and is left shocked by its small size and lack of festive stalls. Is it the most overrated in the capital?
Aldi has been forced to impose a strict four-bottle purchase limit on its award-winning Nicolas de Montbart Champagne, now just £9.99, as festive demand soars by 76%. Grab yours while stocks last!
UK house prices fell by 0.6% (£2,059) in the past year due to budget uncertainty. Experts predict a 2-3% rise and a return to stability in 2026. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
Aldi named cheapest supermarket for festive groceries in Choice survey, with a £26 gap to rivals. New laws threaten £10m fines for price gouging from July.
Bath's popular Christmas market, celebrating its 25th year, is under fire for high prices and crowds. We explore the controversy and the official response. Discover if the criticism is fair.
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
Sandwich expert Max Halley rates the UK's 2025 festive sandwiches from Aldi, Pret, M&S and more. Discover which high-street offerings made the nice list and which were a total turkey.
Goldman Sachs is on track to secure its biggest slice of the European mergers and acquisitions market in a quarter-century, leading major deals. Discover the data behind this investment banking dominance.
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
Two fossil fuel billionaires with ties to Donald Trump bought millions of shares in their company days before a key export licence was granted. Read the full investigation.
Real Food Market launches festive markets at London Bridge and King's Cross stations for 2025. Find artisan food, gifts & cheer until Dec 22. Discover the details.
London's ancient Smithfield meat and Billingsgate fish markets are set to relocate to Albert Island in Docklands, promising £750m investment and 2,200 jobs for Newham. Discover the plans for their new era.
London's historic Smithfield Meat Market and Billingsgate Fish Market have a new preferred site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks. The move, planned for 2028, promises growth for traders and major redevelopment for their current central London locations
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could relocate to a new combined site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, promising billions in growth. Read the latest on the landmark move.
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets have a new preferred home at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, with the major relocation set for 2028. Discover the plans for this landmark move.
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
The beloved Lewisham street food market is set to return in spring 2026 after a five-year closure. It will feature retro 1950s styling, live music, and a focus on local vendors.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to possible peanut contamination not listed on packaging. Customers urged to return product for full refund.
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.