New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Coastal authorities across Britain issue urgent safety advice for festive sea dippers. Learn the essential cold water risks and how to stay safe for your New Year's swim.
An American living in Manchester shares the four English words with very different, often embarrassing, meanings in Britain. Discover the language barriers she faces daily.
An American living in Manchester lists four everyday words with very different—and often embarrassing—meanings across the pond. Discover the language barriers she faces.
A British man living in America cautions UK tourists about the pervasive tipping culture, calling it a major culture shock. Learn what to expect and how to navigate it.
An American who moved to the UK reveals the 9 British Christmas traditions that left her stunned, from crackers to Boxing Day. Discover her decade-long perspective.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
A flagship government strategy proposes banning electric shock collars for pets and cracking down on puppy farming. Discover the full raft of new animal welfare protections.
Gela Nash-Taylor, wife of Duran Duran's John Taylor, reveals her struggles adapting to Wiltshire life, missing Californian cuisine and battling the local accent. Discover more celebrity insights.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
New data reveals the top cultural surprises for Brits living overseas, from Australia's game meats to Spain's late dinners and Canada's extreme cold. Discover the trade-offs of the expat 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.
An Australian real estate coach in Texas sparked a debate after revealing his shock that Americans don't dislike agents. Discover the cultural divide and the reasons behind it.
A new poll reveals 40% of information Brits consume daily comes from the US, with Trump more recognised than King Charles. Discover the full impact of American culture.
An American student in the UK shares her biggest surprises, from parcel deliveries to the real Drury Lane. Discover the cultural differences that baffled her.
Southport launches 'Sefton Year of Culture 2026' - a 12-month cultural programme designed to unite and heal the community following the devastating June attack, featuring major events and local talent showcases.
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.
Rock musician Kid Rock sparks controversy after declaring he wants to dress as a woman for Halloween, triggering heated debate about gender expression and cancel culture in latest celebrity outburst.
Discover the groundbreaking Museum of Youth Culture opening in England, celebrating 100 years of teenage fashion, music and rebellion across generations.
An American expat's viral observations reveal the stark contrasts between US and UK waitstaff culture, from tipping expectations to server interactions.
From queue etiquette to pub culture, an American living in the UK shares the cultural differences that surprised her most about British life.
Explore the global spread of China's controversial '996' working culture and its devastating impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance across industries.
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.
Australians reveal the surprising cultural differences that left them stunned when moving to Melbourne, from coffee culture to public transport etiquette and birthday celebrations.
From baffling public transport to the great central heating debate - one American's viral observations about British life that have locals nodding in agreement.
An exclusive look at the surreal world of the Thatcher Festival, where drag performers, political detractors and devoted followers create a unique snapshot of Britain's enduring culture wars.