Coffee and food spread lovers rejoice – two of Australia’s most beloved exports – VEGEMITE and the flat white – are being combined for the ultimate taste sensation this May. VEGEMITE is teaming up with London’s Australian inspired Farm Girl café to bring a bold new creation to customers just in time for London Coffee Festival. Say g’day to the Flat Vegemite, a smooth and creamy flat white with a cheeky Vegemite twist. What’s more, it tastes absolutely ripper! This bold new take on the classic flat white combines the rich, velvety flavour of expertly brewed espresso with creamy milk…
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Major update in rules for keeping animals in zoos as government introduces new standards which will ensure the UK’s famous zoos remain global leaders in the zoo industry.Larger habitat enclosures for elephants, better training for staff to handle exotic animals, and improved public safety measures will be required as part of the new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain, published today (Saturday 24th May) For the first time in over a decade, the rules protecting Great Britain’s most loved zoo animals such as the majestic snowy owl and golden eagle, iconic elephants, and wonders of the sea like sting rays…
· Environmental campaigners have accused supermarket bosses of “deliberately stalling” action on plastic waste to protect their profits · New research has today [Thursday] found Brits are furious over the failure of supermarkets to clean up their act · More than 12 billion single-use plastic bottles are sold every year across the UK, according to the Government’s own figures NEW research from Nature 2030 campaigners has today [Thursday] revealed intense public anger at supermarkets “turning a blind eye” to mountains of plastic waste. Almost 80 per cent (78%) say supermarkets still use too much single-use plastic, with 69 per cent arguing the big…
At The Yards, Covent Garden, there’s always something exciting happening! From exclusive offers to special events across its restaurants and stores, it’s a lively destination worth exploring. This season, The Yards in Covent Garden is buzzing with exciting updates across its beloved dining destinations. From limited edition dishes and exclusive blends to vibrant summer menus inspired by the Amalfi Coast, here’s what not to miss. AllPress Coffee x Dishoom: A New Brew to SavorDishoom has partnered with renowned roasters AllPress Coffee to create a bespoke blend: Baba’s Beans. Roasted in Dalston, this smooth and aromatic coffee features notes of milk chocolate, orange, and jaggery – a nod…
Take the family on a truly unforgettable holiday with an escape to Somabay, Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera. Set along the beautiful Red Sea coast, Somabay promises the ultimate multi-generational getaway, with plenty of activities to entertain the whole family. This May half term, families looking for a fun-filled escape will delight in Somabay’s extensive lifestyle offering. Water lovers can take to the water in one of the world’s top three kitesurfing spots, exploring the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea as they learn a new skill with the skilled instructors at 7BFt Kitehouse. For underwater explorers, the Orca Dive Centre offers everything from beginner dives to…
For the first time, highlights from the Shanghai Mint Museum’s collection will be shown internationally. Central to the exhibition is the award-winning commemorative coin for the Chinese Peking Opera depicting Sheng (a male role), the first complete medal set of the Chinese Zodiac, and cross-cultural coins referencing the Olympics, Hans Christian Andersen, Turandot, Picasso, and Mozart. As physical currency becomes less central to daily life, the exhibition explores how coins and medals preserve and reflect collective memory, cultural values, and shared histories. Set within the former home of the UK’s Royal Mint for over 150 years and a striking 19th-century building designed by…
German businesses could set up subsidiaries in UK to do business with the US The UK and EU should consider closer trade ties in light of US President, Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Viktor Gottschlich, a Senior Manager at the firm, said: “The UK and the EU have agreed an ambitious new Security and Defence Partnership this week, but in light of US President Donald Trump announcing 50% tariffs of imported EU goods, the UK and EU should consider even closer co-operation.” He added: “For now, the UK has not…
Over 100 (sets of) coins and medals from the Shanghai Mint Museumʼs collection will beshowcased in London from 8 to 14 June 2025● Visitors will be able to view award-winning coin and medal designs that reflect Chinese historyand culture● The exhibition will feature shortlisted designs for a new coin, with the winning entry producedby the Shanghai MintFor the first time, highlights from the commemorative coin and medal collection of the ShanghaiMint Museum will be showcased in London at the former Royal Mint. Titled COINect, theexhibition will explore Chinese culture and creativity over the past two centuries through the artof coin…
A huge Humpty Dumpty sculpture has appeared on top of a wall in central London – and he’s been put back together again. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men seem to have been busy, as the two-and-a-half metre-high egg is fully bandaged up. The installation was hand crafted over 28 days and weighs more than 85 kilos and is perched on top of a wall in Potter’s Field. It follows research by Yoplait [https://yoplait.co.uk/], the makers of Petits Filous, which revealed nine in 10 parents feel confident they understand their child’s nutritional needs – but doubt if…
New Government figures show that demand for holiday lets soared last year, with bookings in areas of London and Edinburgh reaching record highs. Rising demand is putting strain on available housing stock for local people and leaving many holidaymakers unable to find accommodation in August. Fortunately, a leading travel expert has a solution for the high season. Why not stay in a university? A new report from the Government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that bookings for UK holiday lets have soared. Demand for holiday lets from the likes of Airbnb, Booking.com and the Expedia group meant that, last year, holidaymakers…