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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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City of London News 28th October 2025

Bond Street’s Dazzling Christmas Lights Will Return Next Month – Showcasing A Regal Display Of Over 93,000 LEDs Inspired By The Crown Jewels

will officially welcome the 2025 festive season on Wednesday, November 12, with the grand switch-on of its spectacular Christmas lights, inspired by The Crown Jewels, marking the start of a magical winter wonderland in the heart of The evening will also see the return of the cherished Ralph Lauren Giving Tree for Bond Street, supporting […]
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City of London News 29th August 2025

Royal Mail Is Set To Roll Out 3,500 ‘Postboxes Of The Future’ Across The UK – Postbox Locations & What You Can Send

Following a successful trial earlier this year, Royal Mail has now announced that it will be rolling out 3,500 solar-powered ‘postboxes of the future’ . In an effort to find ways to make sending, returning and collecting parcels more convenient, this reimagining of the Royal Mail’s iconic red postbox is the biggest redesign in its […]
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City of London News 1st July 2025

This Gorgeous West London Spot Has Just Been Named One Of The Most Beautiful Restaurants In The World – And It Only Reopened Its Doors Last Year

If you’re looking for a that’ll serve you up a feast for both your eyes and your tastebuds, allow us to point you in the directions of a legendary London locale that’s just been named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the whole world. The newest shiny award for London to precariously shove into […]
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City of London News 16th June 2025

This Is One Of Britain’s Best Wild Swimming Spots According To National Geographic – It’s Right Here In London And Is The Perfect Spot To Cool Off During The Heatwave

You might think the capital’s all about tube delays, overpriced coffee, and endless queues – but hidden among the city’s leafy corners is a not-so-secret spot that’s making waves (literally). National Geographic has just named one of , and guess what? It’s right here in If you’re picturing some far-flung countryside lake or a rugged […]
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