Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
A Manchester expat in Vancouver shares the shocking price of skiing and healthcare, despite Canada topping relocation searches. Discover the financial reality behind the dream.
A British family shares the eight biggest surprises after relocating from the UK to Florida, from HOA rules to giant roads. Discover their transatlantic adjustment.
From scorching summer heat to cultural restrictions, a British expat living in Dubai shares the unexpected challenges of life in the glittering UAE city that travel brochures never mention.
An American expat's viral social media post reveals the harsh realities of life in Manchester, from housing struggles to cultural differences that left him reeling.
Discover the stunning destination that made one Brit trade UK life for year-round sunshine, friendly locals, and breathtaking landscapes in this tropical haven.
Discover the incredible story of a British man who moved to Mallorca for six months in 1999 and ended up building a permanent life in the Mediterranean paradise, sharing his secrets to successful expat living.
After years living in France's relaxed culture, a British expatriate returns home to discover the UK's health and safety culture has reached unprecedented levels, creating a society of anxiety and over-regulation.
An American woman who relocated to Spain reveals how returning to American cuisine left her feeling unwell, exposing dramatic differences in food quality and ingredients between the two countries.
Discover why one expat abandoned Spain's costa lifestyle for the unpredictable charm of the British coast, finding unexpected happiness in coastal UK living.
An American who abandoned his conventional life for rural Europe reveals the surprising cultural adjustments, from healthcare revelations to social etiquette differences that reshaped his worldview.
An American expat reveals the five most confusing Australian habits that leave Yanks utterly bewildered - from footwear terminology to bizarre supermarket etiquette.
Aris Goldberg's progressive worldview faced an unexpected test when targeted by thieves in London, forcing a surprising political reckoning about crime and justice.
A British man who left the UK for a fresh start in America reveals the shocking realities that shattered his illusions about US life, from healthcare costs to cultural differences.
An American woman living in Britain reveals the frustrating financial difference that cost her over £1,000 and why she believes the UK system needs urgent reform.
Discover why a British expatriate swapped life in the UK for the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Oman, and why she has never looked back.
A British expat's dream of a new life abroad turns into a nightmare of isolation and resentment in this searingly honest account of love, sacrifice, and cultural alienation.
A British man is on trial in the US, accused of a chilling murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors allege he intentionally drove over a woman in a staged 'accident' after a payment of just £1,600.
A mugging victim turned the tables on his armed attacker in a deadly confrontation in Houston, Texas. The victim, legally armed, shot the robber during the attempted hold-up. Full details on this astonishing case of self-defence.
A 64-year-old British woman has been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly strangling her female UK friend to death with a vacuum cleaner cable during a violent argument. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the expat community.