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City of London News 3rd September 2026

UK’s 2027 bank holidays have been confirmed – with a few major changes

The UK’s 2027 bank holiday calendar has been officially confirmed, with the most notable change affecting the Christmas period: because both Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, substitute weekdays will be used so workers don’t lose their entitlement. What’s changing in the UK’s 2027 bank holiday calendar? The big shift is at […]
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City of London News 2nd July 2026

Pubs can officially stay open until 5am on Monday for the England v Mexico World Cup match

Okay, scratch what I said. It looks like pubs will now be able to stay open until 5 am for the England v Mexico game. With kicks off at 1 am on Monday, July 5, this will be a relief for Three Lions fans who have been desperately trying to figure out where to watch […]
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City of London News, Wellness & Nature 8th May 2026

This iconic London spot has just been named the best garden in the UK to visit this spring – and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning over 320 acres and dates back to the 18th century

A new national ranking has revealed the UK’s best gardens to visit this spring with one iconic London spot taking the top position and England dominating the list overall. The research, carried out by European photo printing company CEWE, analysed gardens across the UK using Google data, including star ratings, number of reviews, and how […]
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City of London News, Wellness & Nature 24th April 2026

A gorgeous garden commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II is opening inside one of London’s most iconic parks next week – and it features her favourite flowers and a panoramic viewing platform

Coinciding with the month in which Queen Elizabeth II would have celebrated her 100th birthday, a gorgeous garden dedicated to the late monarch will open to the public on Monday (April 27). The memorial garden has been in the works for quite some time now, but it’s officially ready to swing open its gates, allowing […]
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City of London News 26th March 2026

UK state pensions will increase by 4.8% after a triple lock change in April 2026 – here is exactly how much extra older pensioners will get every week

Older state pensioners on the basic State Pension will see their weekly income rise from April 6, 2026, thanks to a 4.8% triple lock increase. What is changing with State Pensions from April? State Pension payment rates go up at the start of each new tax year under the triple lock, which increases pensions by […]
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City of London News 9th February 2026

An Egg-Swapping Scam Has Hit UK Supermarkets – Shoplifters Are Using A Sneaky New Tactic That Results In Other Shoppers Accidentally Buying The Wrong Eggs

Now, when you buy eggs, you flip the carton open to give them a quick once-over, right? It’s a tale as old as time, a shopping habit instilled in us by generations past. It’s a simple check, just to make sure the are still intact, that there aren’t any visible cracks, and that they’re fit […]
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City of London News 24th January 2026

London Now Has The Highest Unemployment Rate In The UK – Almost Doubling In Under Two Years In The Worst Slump Since Lockdown

London’s jobs market is deteriorating fast, with unemployment almost doubling in less than two years and retail and hospitality bearing the brunt of the downturn. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show London’s unemployment rate jumped to 7.2% in the September-November 2025 quarter, the highest in the country and the worst for the […]
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City of London News 10th January 2026

These Are The New Restaurants And Bars Opening In London In 2026 That We’re Most Excited To Try – From Experimental Cocktail Bars To Hidden Restaurants And More

New year, new you; new restaurants? As we , I’m already engaging in one of my favourite activities – planning where I’ll be eating and drinking this year. And as part of that, I’m also keeping an eye out for some of the most anticipated and exciting new openings set to hit London in 2026. […]
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City of London News 9th January 2026

The largest ever collection of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion is officially now on display at Buckingham Palace- and her wedding dress and coronation dress will be among the 200 items featured in the landmark exhibition

Fashion-fanatics, gather round. A royally ravishing exhibition dedicated to the remarkable style of Queen Elizabeth II has officially landed in . Where, I hear you ask? Buckingham Palace, of course. In the year in which Britain’s longest-reigning monarch would have turned 100 years old; Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style is here to showcase […]
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City of London News 12th December 2025

Paul Simon Has Announced His First European Shows In Eight Years – Here’s How To Get Tickets To The London Show

Paul Simon hasn’t played any European shows since 2018, but he’s just announced he’ll be hitting the road around these parts for the ‘A Quiet Celebration’ tour in 2026. The legendary singer will play two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall venue on May 13 & 14, 2026, which comes alongside UK & Ireland dates […]
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