London Named Europe's Top Wellness City
London has been ranked as Europe's premier wellness city, outperforming Vienna, Lisbon and Helsinki thanks to exceptional access to healthy food and diverse wellbeing activities.
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HSBC Lifts FTSE 100 Ahead of Bank Earnings Season
HSBC shares hit record highs, helping the FTSE 100 stay positive despite mining sector losses. Banking giants rally as earnings season approaches.
Ground Rent Capped at £250 in Leasehold Reform
The Government announces sweeping leasehold reforms in England and Wales, capping ground rents at £250 annually and banning new leasehold flats to empower homeowners.
Revolution Bars Faces Administration, High Street Icon at Risk
Revolution Bars Group enters administration, jeopardising its 62 venues. Parent company Revel Collective cites economic pressures and budget policies as key factors in financial collapse.
Hastings: Seaside Town 90 Minutes from London
The historic seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex offers magnificent coastal views, a medieval castle, and charming streets just 1.5 hours from London by train.
Houlihan Lokey Hires Ward for European Business Services
Houlihan Lokey has hired David Ward to bolster its business services division in Europe, enhancing its advisory capabilities in the region.
EU-India Landmark Free Trade Deal Signed
India and the European Union have finalised a historic free trade agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals', expected to double EU exports and create a vast free trade zone.
Ground Rent Capped at £250 in Leasehold Reform
Keir Starmer announces ground rent cap of £250 per year, protecting millions of leaseholders from escalating costs and marking a significant policy shift against financial sector lobbying.
EU-India Sign Historic Trade Deal After 19 Years
The European Union and India have concluded a landmark trade agreement, slashing tariffs and creating a market of over 2 billion people. The deal comes as the EU diversifies trade partnerships.
EU Car Sales Up 1.8% in 2025, Electric Cars Gain, Tesla Falls
European Union new car registrations increased by 1.8% in 2025, with electric vehicles capturing a larger market share while Tesla sales plummeted significantly.
Trump Raises South Korea Tariffs to 25%
US President Donald Trump has declared a tariff increase on South Korean goods to 25%, citing delays in trade deal implementation, causing market volatility and diplomatic confusion.
£100m Annual Support for Pubs After Rates Outcry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £100m yearly support package for pubs in England and Wales, addressing business rates concerns while excluding wider hospitality sector.
Ground Rent Capped at £250 for Leaseholders
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces ground rent cap of £250 per year for leaseholders in England and Wales, part of broader leasehold reform proposals.
Big Tech Earnings: AI Bets Face Market Test
This week's earnings from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla will test whether massive AI investments can deliver sustainable profits amid regulatory pressures and market expectations.
Beat January Blues: 19 Feel-Good Buys for 2026
Combat post-festive slump with our curated selection of 19 products designed to lift your mood, from self-care essentials to wellness tools, perfect for a positive start to the new year.
Gold Rally Continues as Starmer Eyes China Trade
Gold prices surge past $5,100 amid global tensions, while Labour leader Keir Starmer prepares for China trade talks. Markets react to Trump's tariff threats and geopolitical uncertainty.
Leith's Evolution into Edinburgh's Creative Heart
Explore how Leith, Edinburgh's historic port district, has transformed into a vibrant cultural and culinary hub, blending community spirit with innovative art, dining, and design.
Flight Price Myths: Do Searches Increase Costs?
Experts debunk the myth that repeated flight searches cause price hikes. Discover how dynamic pricing, cookies, and real-time demand actually affect airfare costs.
Premature Risers Anger Air Travellers
Air passengers are calling for fines and bans against 'premature risers' who stand up immediately after landing, causing frustration and safety concerns.
Channel 4 Backs Chip Wealth App with £17m Funding
Channel 4 Ventures has invested £17m in UK wealth app Chip, combining media-for-equity with retail crowdfunding to fuel a major TV advertising campaign and product expansion.
OpenAI's Real Target: Structural Business Dependency
OpenAI is pivoting from monetising ChatGPT prompts to creating structural dependency through enterprise partnerships and value-sharing models on commercial breakthroughs, reshaping business AI adoption.
Scotland-France Ferry Revival in Dunkirk's £35bn Plan
A Scotland-France ferry service could relaunch this year as Dunkirk embarks on a £35bn green regeneration, positioning the port as a European reindustrialisation model.
Post-9/11 Banking Reforms Freeze Out Innocent Citizens
A Welsh farm project reveals how anti-terrorism banking measures disproportionately target Muslim communities, creating financial exclusion while failing to stop terrorism.
Newsom Accuses TikTok of Suppressing Anti-Trump Content
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a review into TikTok, alleging the platform suppressed content critical of Donald Trump, despite TikTok blaming a systems failure.
Ex-Citigroup Executive Sues Over Sexual Harassment
A former Citigroup executive has launched a legal claim against the bank, alleging she faced sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment.
Gold Coast Plane Crash Kills Two, Sparks Bushfire
A 73-year-old pilot and a passenger died when their light plane crashed near a private airstrip north of the Gold Coast, sparking a significant bushfire that emergency crews are battling to contain.
Trump Tariffs Threaten South Korean Auto Industry
Donald Trump announces plans to raise US tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%, accusing Seoul of failing to enact a trade deal and causing carmaker shares to tumble.
Best Ubisoft Games of the Last 40 Years
Explore the greatest Ubisoft games over four decades, from Assassin's Creed to ZombiU, highlighting the publisher's legacy amid current challenges.
Survival Horror Debate: Resident Evil vs Silent Hill vs Alien
GameCentral readers discuss the best survival horror franchises, with Resident Evil Requiem preview sparking debate about the genre's future and varied offerings.
NI Hike and Energy Bills Drive Food Price Increases
UK retailers report fresh food inflation at 4.4%, blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' national insurance increase and spiralling energy costs for pushing shop prices higher.
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