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Labour members put pensions top of the list for spending cuts
Labour members put pensions top for spending cuts, with 32% selecting them—but only 8% of Britons agree, revealing a stark generational divide.
David James backs nationwide push to get unused football boots back on the pitch
David James backs National Football Rebooted Day on October 3, collecting unwanted boots at 12 UK hubs to help children afford the game and cut waste.
Are British workers keeping their best ideas to themselves?
43% of UK adults contribute less than they're capable of at work, new research reveals. Pearn Kandola calls it 'Talent Hushing'—a productivity crisis.
Inside the London hotel built to handle everything from board meetings to 1,350 guests
Hilton London Metropole operates 35 event spaces across 5,357 square metres, scaling from eight-person meetings to 1,350-guest conferences under one roof.
Motsi Mabuse swaps the judging panel for a Zumba class in Manchester
Motsi Mabuse surprised 500 Zumba instructors in Manchester, leading a class as the fitness programme celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend.
Can supplements really rescue your energy levels?
DoNotAge.org supplements promise cellular energy support through compounds like SIRT6Activator and Ca-AKG, but experts urge consumers to look for human clinical evidence.
More than half of M&S shoppers are missing out on their free birthday treat
60% of M&S Sparks members born in September are missing their free birthday treat because they haven't added their date of birth to their profile.
Kenny Atkinson is bringing House of Tides to London for one night
Kenny Atkinson brings House of Tides to London on October 7, serving a five-course tasting menu at Solaya in Hoxton for one night only.
10 Christmas decorations that deserve a place on the tree
Christmas decorations for 2024 include miniature full English breakfasts, lobsters and embroidered baubles you stitch yourself—ten picks.
In Alta Badia, lunch is becoming part of the reason to ski
Alta Badia brings Michelin three-star chefs to Dolomites ski huts for 2026-27 season. Ten chefs including Massimiliano Alajmo create plant-focused dishes at 2,000 metres.
Five genuinely useful gadget gifts for under £40
Five genuinely useful gadget gifts under £40 include a houseplant sensor, sofa-arm wireless charger and pocket cable hub that solve everyday problems.
The Cotswolds hotel making autumn work for the whole family
The Fish Hotel spreads 66 rooms, treehouses and shepherds huts across 500 Cotswolds acres, letting families and couples occupy different versions of the same autumn escape.
Botswana’s great flood has transformed the safari
Botswana's Okavango Delta floods have reopened channels dry for a decade, with safari camps now offering boat trips in areas once explored only by vehicle.
From the boardroom to the yoga mat: Adrienne Everett brings her method to Thailand
Adrienne Everett leads a three-day yoga residency at Chiva Som Hua Hin this November, bringing her strength-and-softness method to the Thai resort.
Britons split over Macklemore removal as Ed Sheeran defends keeping politics off stage
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine statements. New polling shows 50% of Britons say his use of concerts for politics was unacceptable.
The business case for telling the truth
Bryan Adams argues that as AI makes corporate messaging easier, credibility becomes the real competitive advantage. His new book Sell The Truth makes the case.
Capella strengthens its grip on the world’s luxury hotel rankings
Capella Bangkok ranks No.2 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 as the Asian group places five properties in the global top 100, with expansion into China and the Middle East underway.
The young Britons turning social media influence into millions in advertising value
Tommy Fury leads Britain's under-30 influencers with £21.16m in estimated media value, new research shows. Reality stars and streamers dominate.
Six feel-good essentials I’m reaching for as we move into a new season
Wild Nutrition magnesium, ELLE SERA hormone supplements and Avène thermal water lead this September wellness edit for energy and skin reset.
The Delights of Coffee Season - the London Autumn Edit
Five London coffee shops transform autumn mornings into daily rituals. From Fulham to Battersea, discover neighbourhood favourites serving distinctive cups.
Luxury Childcare Association opens voting for its 2026 awards
Luxury Childcare Association opens voting for its 2026 awards as hotels face growing scrutiny over kids' club standards and trained staff.
A new photobook is looking for the London beyond the landmarks
Shutter Hub invites photographers worldwide to submit 100 images of London's 32 boroughs for a 2027 photobook that looks beyond Big Ben and Tower Bridge.
The parenting book that asks children what their parents got wrong
Dr Žilvinas Svigaris asks his own children what he got wrong in new parenting book. Who Educates Parents? lets kids revisit family life, often remembering it differently.
The old football boots being given another match
Utilita launches nationwide Football Rebooted collection on October 3 across 12 Energy Hubs, gathering outgrown boots to redistribute through local club foundations.
Laura Woods takes her football focus back to the grassroots
Laura Woods joined volunteers at Farncombe Youth FC in Surrey to cook for young players as part of an M&S nutrition campaign for grassroots football.
THE MEN’S SCENT EDIT - September round up
Leather meets orange blossom, tea meets oud: September's men's scent edit explores five fragrances rewriting masculine fragrance rules with sensual complexity.
Polestar broadens the appeal of the 4 with a new SUV
Polestar 4 SUV launches at £54,750 with 1,680 litres of storage and up to 391-mile range. First deliveries arrive Q4 2025 from Busan production.
Josie Ryan paints the wildlife she refuses to let us forget
Josie Ryan paints wildlife portraits with conservation at their core, directing 30% of pangolin artwork proceeds to Namibian foundation efforts.
The Art of Staying In: A Weekend at The Pelham, South Kensington
The Pelham hotel in South Kensington offers Londoners a luxury staycation with eclectic interiors and intuitive service steps from London's top museums.
Energy Secretary confronted with household bill pressures on visit to Luton
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh visited Utilita's Luton hub on the day the Price Cap was announced, hearing customers' concerns about winter bills.
M&S offers £10 reward as it targets Bank Holiday rush for schoolwear and autumn fashion
M&S is giving 25 million Sparks members £10 back when they spend £50 on fashion this Bank Holiday weekend, targeting school uniform and autumn wear.
The £7.99 washing machine dye promising to rescue Britain’s fading black clothes
Vamoosh launches £7.99 Wash & Dye to restore faded black clothes in one machine cycle, no mixing or measuring required.
The £35 gadget that promises to tell you what your houseplants actually need
Willow monitors soil moisture every 15 minutes and translates data into watering alerts. The £34.99 sensor aims to solve overwatering for Britain's plant owners.
The August Edit: Top 6 Skincare Products
Trilogy Vitamin C serum, Medicube jelly cream and Fenty Fat Water lead this editor's August skincare lineup for luminous, hydrated summer skin.
The Home Edit: 12 considered finds worth bringing home
The Home Edit returns with 12 considered finds, from Italian glassware and intelligent plant care to embroidery, olive oil and sofa technology.
Queen for the day at Aragon House in Parsons Green.
Marie Kondo returns to London as Britain rethinks the pursuit of the perfect home
Molly Mae Hague’s Maebe overtakes PrettyLittleThing, Nike and Adidas in UK fashion rankings
The return of embroidery: why a slower kind of creativity is finding a new audience
Paraffle's Edinburgh embroidery kits make the centuries-old craft accessible to beginners, with designs from £15 that prioritise slow, deliberate creativity.
YEAR OF THE MEEK
Why MEEK won Artist of the Year: the big-voiced pop star built a community around individuality and kicked open pop's door with theatrical anthems in 2026.
The luxury hotel residency putting artists inside the landscape
Patina Hotels opens applications for a month-long artist residency in Osaka, offering full board, studio space and acquisition into its collection.
Ride 6.5km and Malaysia Airlines could fly you to Melbourne to cycle with an Olympic medallist
Malaysia Airlines is offering five people a trip to Melbourne to cycle 60.7km with Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang. Entry requires a 6.5km Strava ride.
Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS crown as women’s track comes to London
Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS 800m title in London on September 18, with Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas joining the $2.1m prize fund meet.
Fortnite’s Supply Llama escapes the Island as EXG Pro expands its gaming collection
Fortnite's Supply Llama becomes a £29.99 controller holder as EXG Pro launches new Cable Guy ahead of Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 19.
The Books That Motivated Me This Summer - available to purchase on Amazon.
Five books motivated personal transformation this summer, from Mel Robbins' The Let Them Theory to Lekan Alli-Balogun's mindset guide on turning trauma into growth.
Love Island was built on making unknowns famous. The numbers suggest viewers still want it that way
Love Island contestants who entered with under 1,000 followers now boast millions, generating more commercial value than established influencers like Joey Essex.
Summer, Bottled — Five women's fragrances made for sunshine
Five women's fragrances for summer 2025, from Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Intense to Ellis Brooklyn Isla Sirena. Build a fragrance wardrobe for every mood.
The city break is getting a little more mysterious
Mystery Guides turns British cities into self-guided detective games, combining walking tours with puzzle-solving that makes visitors look closer at overlooked details.
Belvedere Mykonos Reimagines Breakfast Through Greek Art and Tradition
Belvedere Hotel Mykonos transforms breakfast into a cultural experience with artisanal bakery and sourdough sculpture by Nikos Chandolias.
Crafting is becoming the entertainment industry's next big sequel
Licensed craft products are now one of the fastest-growing corners of family entertainment. Craft Buddy launches Minions & Monsters Crystal Art® Buddies at £4.99.
Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally
Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally, with 60% believing black people are treated differently by police, new YouGov polling reveals.
Happy Gut, Happy Pup
70% of a dog's immune system is linked to digestive health, making gut health vital for canine wellbeing and behaviour, new supplements show.
The Pawfect Stay at The Gore, Kensington
The Gore Hotel in Kensington offers dog beds, treats, and a dedicated canine menu alongside luxury suites next to Hyde Park for pet-friendly London stays.
K-beauty is no longer a niche trend. Brands like Dr.Melaxin show it has entered the mainstream
Dr.Melaxin sold over 700,000 products and generated £19m in sales since launching on TikTok Shop UK in November 2025, now stocked in 196 Boots stores.
The return of craftsmanship is reshaping how we think about the home
Sukun bedding blends Pakistani textile heritage with British design as consumers reject fast homeware for crafted, lasting pieces with provenance.
The Pirelli Calendar is looking beyond fashion to tell a deeper story about India
Pirelli Calendar 2027 turns to India with photographers Sølve Sundsbø and Avani Rai, featuring Freida Pinto, Rupi Kaur and Anoushka Shankar in Rajasthan and Delhi.
As London's independent music venues disappear, one Chelsea club is celebrating half a century
The 606 Club marks 50 years this October as Chelsea's jazz institution survives where dozens of London independent music venues have closed.
Why supernatural horror is returning to stories of faith rather than jump scares
Holy Father places exorcist Eric Roberts at the centre of a criminal investigation where conventional policing fails. The supernatural crime thriller leads a resurgence in faith-based horror.
Why family ski holidays are becoming about more than skiing
Powder Byrne unveils 2026/27 ski programme with childcare from four months, private nannies and age-specific ski schools across Swiss and Austrian resorts.