Author: Karen Contrino

Din Tai Fung, the globally acclaimed Taiwanese restaurant renowned for its authentic dining experiences, is delighted to announce the official opening date of its fourth UK restaurant in Canary Wharf. Doors will open on Wednesday 26th February at Crossrail Place, offering East Londoners their first taste of the world-famous Xiao Long Bao and other culinary delights. The 112-seat restaurant, complete with a private dining room for 16, offers a captivating dining experience. The central Show Kitchen allows guests to witness the artistry of the chefs handcrafting each Xiao Long Bao with the signature 18 folds. The elegant interiors blend traditional Chinese…

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Tomorrow the Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates to 4.5%. With the cut considered a ‘done deal’, exchange market expert Russell Gous reflects on what it could mean for markets if the predictions are wrong. Editor-in-Chief of TopMoneyCompare, Russell Gous says: “With a cut to 4.5% widely expected, a surprise decision to hold rates at 4.75% would likely rattle markets. Experts estimate the chances of a cut at around 90%, expecting an 8-1 decision in favour. So a decision to stick at 4.75% would come as a real shock—but it’s not impossible. Inflation did fall in December, but…

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 The last four weeks saw Total Till sales grow (+5.3%) but underlying growth at 3% as unit growths plateau over last few weeks ●        Price conscious shoppers turn to scratch cooking to save money, boosting value growth (+6.8%) to the fresh food category, with shoppers seeking opportunities to elevate at-home dining experience, with increased sales for fresh dips, gravy, cream and custard ●        Brits returned to stores to seek out savings with in-store visits up (+5.2%) on last year Total Till sales grew at UK supermarkets (+5.3%) in the last four weeks ending 27th January 2025, up from +3.6% recorded in December,…

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Shoreditch will welcome the much-anticipated rebirth of Singburi, the beloved East London Thai eatery, reimagined by three friends: Sirichai Kularbwong (Singburi), Nick Molyviatis (Kiln), and Alexander Gkikas (Catalyst). Under the guise of announcing a ‘sabbatical’ last year, Siri’s parents – pillars of the Leytonstone institution – formally retired, passing the baton to their son, the head chef and creative heart of the restaurant. Having shared countless meals and discussed projects since their meeting at Singburi, Nick approached his friends with a proposition: to distil its essence and reimagine the restaurant for a new chapter. With an impressive pedigree in restaurant…

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Knorr, the nation’s favourite stock brand, is spicing things up by teaming up with iconic multi-channel retailer Ann Summers ahead of Valentine’s Day.   Flavour powerhouse, Knorr, has today launched a partnership with Ann Summers which will bring consumers its new ‘saucy’ limited-edition stock pot ‘Knorrplay’ in real life for free at its London Marble Arch store on 7th February and within UK mail orders for a limited time only.   Knorr is challenging the nation to reconnect by cooking together and experiencing the effect of Knorrplay’s “secret ingredients”. The secret spice? Cooking together is the ultimate ‘aphrodisiac’*.     Valentine’s…

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Introducing rooh., a lifestyle brand inspired by the essence of the soul and designed to enrich modern living. Translating to “your soul” in Arabic, rooh. embodies harmony, elegance, and purpose, bringing products that seamlessly adapt to diverse lifestyles. Launching today in the UK, rooh. sets the stage for a global journey with international markets already on the horizon. At the heart of rooh.’s inaugural collection are its signature products: rooh.Fusion, an elegantly designed, dual-function lid that offers unmatched versatility for those on the go. Combining a straw lid and spout lid into one streamlined design, rooh.Fusion features an ergonomic handle…

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The internationally renowned artist, Ben Rousseau, is set to unveil his latest ambitious, personalised luxury artwork creation, “Kiss My Art” at The Art Agency Cobham on February 11th. “Kiss My Art” is a timeless keepsake, where the print of your partner’s kiss is transformed into a stunning piece of 23ct gold artwork. This bespoke creation is a permanent reminder of the intimate connection between two people, and the artwork captures the unique kiss imprint of your loved one, making it a deeply personal and meaningful gift. “Kiss My Art” offers a unique two-part experience. Recipients first receive an elegantly-crafted box…

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are officially the most influential royal couple in Britain – with the highest combined total of Instagram hashtags and monthly UK Google searches (3.54 million in total) on the list. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the second most influential royal couple in the UK, with the second highest combined total of Instagram hashtags and monthly UK Google searches (3.01 million in total) on the list. His Majesty King Charles (formerly Prince Charles) and Princess Diana are the third most influential royal couple in the UK, with the third highest combined total of Instagram hashtags…

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Start Up Donut, the UK’s largest resource hub for small businesses, is launching a competition to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. The competition offers a chance to win a start-up support package worth over £3,000. Recent data reveals a growing trend of people exploring business ownership or side hustles. Start Up Donut supports these businesses by providing information and advice, and they’ve recently launched a competition open to anyone who is thinking of starting their own business or side hustle. The Start Up Donut competition is a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to get all the…

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++ 9-year-old Pupil at the school interviews Holocaust survivor – her own great grandmother ++ A pupil at a school in London has interviewed her own great grandmother, who is a Holocaust survivor, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) with her fellow pupils. Hampton Court House (HCH), an all through school, commemorated HMD today by sharing a deeply personal and moving account from a survivor of one of history’s darkest periods. The school screened a video entitled “Inge’s Story”, featuring the remarkable recollections of Inge Berger, a Holocaust survivor, and the great-grandmother of two HCH students. The presentation began with an emotional…

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