Following newsreader Jan Leeming's viral complaint about noisy children ruining a special lunch, Kat Brown explores the complex etiquette of dining out with families and examines whose behaviour truly disrupts restaurant experiences.
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% to anchor inflation at its 2% target, while significantly downgrading its UK growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, following six consecutive cuts since mid-2024. This decision comes as inflation remains stubbornly above the 2% target.
UK homeowners face higher mortgage rates as major lenders increase costs, while savings accounts see cuts. One cash ISA offers a rare boost amid financial market shifts.
The Bank of England has maintained its base rate at 3.75%. This article explains the implications for mortgages, credit cards, loans, and savings accounts across the UK.
Spotify partners with Bookshop.org to sell physical books alongside audiobooks, introducing Page Match for seamless switching between formats.
Nanogen hair thickening fibres, used by Robbie Williams, are currently discounted on Amazon. The product promises to transform thinning hair in seconds with natural-looking results.
Paris accounts for 16.5% of all theft-related tourist reviews, making it the world's top pickpocket hotspot according to new research analysing 13,000 Google reviews.
London Liverpool Street, the UK's busiest railway station, will shut for five days in March for essential engineering works, affecting weekend journeys and multiple train services.
Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain now charges visitors €2 to approach the landmark, aiming to reduce overcrowding and fund preservation of historic sites.
The UK construction sector shows signs of emerging from its downturn, with the PMI rising to 46.4 in January, though housebuilding remains a weak spot and job losses continue.
EasyJet offers a little-known 'Fearless Flyer' training course starting at £89 to help people conquer aerophobia through online modules and in-person experience flights.
Shoppers can save £30 by choosing Home Bargains' artificial cherry blossom tree over Habitat's pricier version. Both offer year-round beauty without maintenance.
A loyal Sainsbury's customer was publicly marched out of his local store after staff using Facewatch technology mistakenly identified him as an offender, highlighting concerns over privacy and human error in retail security systems.
Over 860,000 sole traders and landlords must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax changes starting April 2026, requiring digital records and quarterly updates.
A 27-year-old Melbourne man has died while skiing in Hokkaido, becoming the third Australian fatality in Japan this ski season as intense snowfall leads to accidents and concerns.
Sainsbury's introduces a new range of nutrient-rich, high-protein meals with fewer than 350 calories, targeting customers on weight loss medications like GLP-1 drugs.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent travel warning for Cape Verde after over 150 British tourists contracted serious gastrointestinal infections, with six fatalities reported since 2023.
UK health officials issue urgent travel warning after more than 100 British tourists contract serious gastrointestinal infections in Cape Verde, with six fatalities reported following holidays.
Bitcoin nears a fall below $70,000, hitting its lowest since November 2024, with a 7% weekly drop and 20% year-to-date decline, as Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination raises fears of balance sheet shrinkage.
A woman's TikTok tour of her compact New York City apartment went viral when viewers noticed one crucial amenity was absent, sparking a wider conversation about urban living compromises.
British tourists planning Spanish holidays face warnings after Spain removed 86,275 illegal holiday rentals. Experts advise verifying bookings immediately.
The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rates decision at 12pm, with economists predicting a hold at 3.75%. Inflation trends and economic forecasts are in focus.
The UK's new car market grew by 3.4% in January, with 144,127 registrations marking the strongest January performance since 2020, though electric vehicle market share dipped.
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson was left swearing after a powerful Romney ram charged and headbutted him into a metal fence during filming. The shocking clip was shared on Instagram.
A baffled mother from Whitstable has been hit with a £100 parking fine nearly three years after the alleged offence, with the parking firm stating it is now 'too late' for her to appeal the charge.
Robbie Williams reveals ambitious plans to open hotels with performance venues while reflecting on his record-breaking chart success and future projects.
Nestlé and Danone recall baby formula batches due to possible cereulide toxin contamination, with 36 UK cases linked to symptoms like nausea and vomiting in children.
A father in Bewdley, Worcestershire, who built a unique off-grid pirate ship home on the River Severn using his life savings now faces a council order to tear it down due to lack of planning permission.
Taiwan's TSMC announces production of advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet surging AI demand, boosting the country's chipmaking ambitions and economic security.