The UK seaside town that inspired the Champs-Elysees

[ This traditional seaside town dates to 1792 and, by the early 1800s, it was a fashionable resort. There are reminders of its 19th century heyday, including its iron pier (which has been closed since 2022, following extreme weather), the second-longest in Britain, the Grade II listed Wayfarers Arcade and the Victoria Baths building on … Read more

The winter sun destinations where your money will go furthest

[ With a deep freeze followed by wild storms it’s not surprising Britons will be thinking of fleeing for a winter break in the sun. Now there is another incentive to let the gusts propel your flight to warmer climes – the power of the pound. Sterling has made significant gains against several currencies over … Read more

Missile strikes Greek-owned ship near Yemen in latest Red Sea attack  

[ A missile has struck a ship in the Red Sea in what is only the latest attack on vessels amid escalating missile and drone assaults launched by Houthi militants in Yemen. The Greek-owned Malta-flagged bulk carrier vessel was reportedly targeted and impacted by the missile while transiting near Salif, on the western coast of … Read more

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November

[ The economy grew by 0.3 per cent in November, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The ONS said the services sector was the main contributor to the monthly growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Services output grew by 0.4 per cent in November 2023, following a fall of 0.1 per … Read more