Around half (51%) of Brits are gearing up to travel abroad in 2024 Over 1 in 4 (29%) have lost £500 or more to a single scam More than 1 in 4 (29%) Brits say the rise of AI and deepfakes has decreased their level of trust in planning and booking holidays McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, today unveiled its ‘Safer Summer Travel Report,’ which unpacks insights on emerging trends and scam risks in summer travel, and highlights Brits’ growing concerns over increasingly believable, AI-generated online scams, including deepfakes. The global study surveyed 6,000 adults in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,…
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Bedford Square Gardens, London July 11th – 13th | August 8th – 10th | September 5th – 7th The cream of London’s bartending crop is coming together to create a unique mini village of 20+ pop-up bars as the iconic Cocktails In The City Summer Series makes its anticipated return to Bedford Square Gardens. Following on from last year’s huge success, the alfresco festival will be mixing up summer’s sultry afternoons and golden evenings with three themed events across July, August, and September. Expect world-class cocktails, masterclasses, tastings, and interactive games from some of London’s best bars, alongside live music, and delicious street food, all…
Square Mile Farms, in partnership with Concord London and the Harley Street Business Improvement District (BID), is creating an innovative, indoor community farm in the heart of Marylebone. The project, set to run during May and June, revolutionises urban farming using advanced, soil-free, hydroponic technology. Located in Concord London’s new Marylebone Square development, just off the village’s famous High Street, this urban farm aims to provide fresh produce while engaging with the local community. Open to the public during lunchtimes, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the farm and learn about sustainable agriculture. The introduction of this urban farm…
It’s bad news for those who use poor weather conditions as an excuse for their bad driving habits. A new study has now revealed that three-quarters (76%) of vehicle incidents happen when the weather is clear. ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK’s research shows that accidents are more likely to happen under clear blue skies rather than rainy clouds and icy roads. The analysis of over 72,000 insurance incidents has shown that just 6% of accidents were caused by rainy conditions. This figure reduces even further when considering foggy, icy, and snowy conditions. However, the findings have also revealed that more than…
Zapp is now offering three of the most sought-after wines in the world: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 (£3,499.99), Château Pétrus Pomerol 2000 (£5,499.99) and Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Armand Rousseau 2009 (£4,499.99). This marks the first time these exclusive wines are available on-demand for delivery in minutes. Zapp is one of the largest UK retailers of fine wine and premium spirits, having tripled its sales in the past year. The company’s success stems from its focus on rapid delivery and exclusive products, with over 50% of its beer, wine, and spirits category dedicated to premium…
Sutherland Avenue, Little Venice, London This stunning Victorian terrace house is spread across five floors, with an idyllic roof terrace and exceptional rear garden. The roof terrace offers spectacular views of Little Venice, with its picturesque canals and waterside cafes, and is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining guests. The private south-facing garden leads to expansive communal gardens, sprawling over three acres of verdant land. The residence features seven bedrooms along with a walk-through dressing room, a playroom/office, two powder rooms and more, filled with high ceilings and elegant interiors throughout. Price: £8,950,000 Chester Square, Belgravia, London This Grade II-listed, turnkey townhouse in…
A new survey by Pace HR, a London-based HR consultancy, shows how employees are feeling about their mental health at work. Pace HR looked at anonymous employee surveys from the past year and found that only 15% of workers are satisfied with their work-life balance. A spokesperson for Pace HR said: “In an ideal world, work should be a space where we can develop, find purpose, and connect with others. But the reality is that, for many people, it is just a means to earn a living and can be a source of stress.” There is a big difference between…
The dreaded anxiety experienced the day before returning to work is a phenomenon known as ‘Sunday Scaries.’ But The QHotels Collection is offering the perfect antidote – Sunday night escapes from £99*. A recent study** exploring typical work-related stressors, found over half of the 1,500 Brits surveyed (54%) suffer from ‘Sunday Scaries’. Top triggers include concerns like ‘boss wants to talk’, ‘overdue deadlines’ and ‘going into the office’. The QHotels Collection’s £99 Sundays, an incredible offer, means guests can bid farewell to pre-work anxiety and indulge in a rejuvenating Sunday night escape instead. All our four-star venues offer something different,…
This June sees Three Robins extend its award-winning oat milk range with the launch of two game-changing, oat milk-based smoothies for 3-12 year olds, offering the holy grail of health, taste, and convenience. If that wasn’t exciting enough, these fibre-rich smoothies have no added sugar and are packed with beneficial veg (carrot, parsnip, courgette & beetroot, something that many parents struggle to get into their kids). N.B. 45% veg content in Super Berry & 25% veg content in Totally Tropical Positioned as the perfect permissible lunchbox sweet snack OR on-the-go treat for health-conscious parents looking for something convenient that isn’t…
New report written by Steer and supported by Centre for London reveals the UK capital is missing out on an estimated 30,000 emission-free journeys per day from rental e-bikes (>2% of total daily cycling trips in London), as demand exceeds space to park them It outlines solutions for e-bike parking challenges and pavement clutter – such as the identification of over 750+ new potential parking locations This includes recommendations to introduce standardised parking terminology, as well as establishing two different parking “zones” and rules for more-central and less-central London boroughs The report is brought to life by an art installation…