Business confidence weakens sharply as hiring falls
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Just Eat's 2025 trends report reveals a 143% surge in Cheestrings orders as nostalgic snacks and viral trends like Dubai chocolate reshape UK delivery. Discover the data.
Just Eat's 2025 report reveals a nostalgia boom, with Cheestrings orders up 143%. Discover the viral snacks, wellness products, and cocktails shaping UK delivery trends.
Matchmaker Louanne Ward decodes why 2025 is an 'emotionally unproductive' year for singles, citing app fatigue, situationships, and 10 key behavioural pitfalls. Discover how to break the cycle.
New data reveals the UK's top 20 property hotspots and cold spots for 2025. See which postcodes saw the biggest price rises and falls, from Suffolk to Sunderland.
Discover the top fashion trends for 2026, from romantic Poetcore to bold Loud Luxury. Learn which colours and styles are set to dominate wardrobes this year.
Discover the key fashion trends for 2026, from the romantic 'Poetcore' aesthetic to Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' colour and the return of 80s maximalism. Learn what's in and what's out for your wardrobe this year.
A Guardian Blind Date in London saw financial analyst Karyshma, 27, meet radiographer Arun, 36, for tapas. Despite a contact lens mishap, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.
Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, and radiographer Arun, 36, enjoyed a promising blind date at Parrillan in London, scoring it 8/10. They've exchanged numbers and are open to meeting again. Read their full story.
Bethenny Frankel launches The Core, a private dating community to dismantle swipe culture. The app-only platform vets members for intention and integrity, not just status.
Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel launches The Core, a private, vetted dating community rejecting swipe apps. The platform, which launched on December 3, is already vetting thousands of applications.
Discover the top interior design trends for 2026, from heritage maximalism to hidden smart spaces and dark wood's comeback. Get inspired to transform your home.
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
UK airport data reveals a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by social media wellness trends, opt for antioxidants over alcohol. Discover the new travel habits.
Britain leads Europe in hybrid work roles, with 42% of job ads offering home-working. Discover how this trend is reshaping the UK's employment landscape and the battle for talent.
From nostalgic TV to viral gadgets, the things Brits loved most in 2025 offer a surprising mirror to our collective psyche. Discover what your top picks reveal about you.
From AI advice to pension dashboards, discover the key personal finance trends predicted for 2026 that will impact how Britons save, invest, and plan for the future.
Despite most Brits owning one, the air fryer remains the most wanted Christmas gift. Discover the smart tech and generational trends shaping festive lists.
Move over, prosecco crisps. The UK's latest festive food fad involves cooking with your Christmas tree. We tested recipes from cured fish to ice cream. Discover the edible conifer trend and its surprising history.
A 27-year-old Canadian woman sparks a debate after moving to the UK and finding British men often push for physical intimacy too quickly. She asks: is this normal UK dating behaviour?
After a polite rejection message went viral, we explore the hidden resentment it causes and why modern dating makes 'no' so hard to hear. Discover how to cope.
A new dating report reveals singles are skipping small talk for big questions. Discover the surprising everyday habits that can make or break a relationship long-term.
A Reddit user's list of dating dealbreakers has ignited a huge online discussion about modern dating culture, from hygiene to grammar. Discover if you're too picky.
Relationship expert Louanne Ward explains the psychology behind who pays on a first date. Discover what your actions reveal about attraction and character. Read more.
New research reveals 63% of UK singles say opposing political views are the ultimate 'ick', making it the top dating deal-breaker. Experts warn this hyper-critical mindset is fuelling loneliness.
A 36-year-old man's candid revelation about why he stopped pursuing conventionally attractive women has sparked debate about modern dating standards and the real meaning of connection.
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's hilarious Hinge dating app regret story about matching with a woman who later became his city council member has taken social media by storm, revealing the awkward intersection of politics and modern dating.
New research reveals a surprising trend among single Brits who are embracing 'try before you buy' relationships before committing to exclusivity.
New research reveals the surprising psychology behind cuffing season - the winter phenomenon driving singles into temporary relationships across the UK.
When Alexi, a 31-year-old charity worker, met Oisín, a 32-year-old civil servant, for a blind date in London, neither expected the instant chemistry that would lead to plans for a second date. Discover their charming evening filled with laughter, shared v