Disputes between trade unions and train companies in the UK have now been dragging on for well over two years, with rail workers taking action to protest poor pay and working conditions. But while train strikes are officially over for much of the UK after ASLEF negotiated a pay deal, some strikes have since been called for...
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The UK’s 10 best high streets for independent shopping for Christmas 2024
Getting all your Christmas shopping done online or in a ginormous shopping centre might be the easiest way to go about it – but what if you prefer to take your time with festive gift-buying? Well, you could head to a Christmas market, obvs. Or you could take a trip down to one of the...
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The UK’s best shopping centre has been crowned for the 2024 festive season
Ah, family Christmas. Full of roast dinners, heartwarming movies with hot chocolate, and shopping. So. Much. Shopping. If you’re one of the clever few who has been preparing since January, you probably know exactly what you want to get everyone, where you’ll be buying it, how much it’ll cost you, and what sort of bow...
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British Airways is massively cutting back its business class meals
Things haven’t been going entirely to plan for British Airways in the past few weeks. While the UK’s national carrier was named one of the best airlines in the world by both the Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, earlier in October BA was forced to cancel hundreds of long-haul flights including all flights from London...
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It’s official: a massive new UNIQLO is coming to Liverpool
With its reliable basics, cool collabs and viral bags, UNIQLO has firmly cemented itself as a high-street fashion giant here in the UK. But although you might see its crossbody bag literally everywhere, there are actually only 19 UNIQLO outlets across the whole country, 16 of which are in London. It’s quickly expanding though. The Japanese...
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Tyler, The Creator is going on a huge UK tour in 2025: dates, ticket prices, presale and everything you need to know
As any devoted Tyler, The Creator fan will no doubt already know, the US musician’s new album Chromakopia is coming out next Monday (October 28). But today (October 23) we have even more exciting Tyler news: next year he’ll be going on a huge global tour to support the album. And yes, he’ll be coming...
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It’s official: the UK is one of the world’s safest places to travel
Feeling safe is a hugely important part of travelling. How are you supposed to fully enjoy a place if you’re too busy worrying about natural disasters, pickpockets and other sinister stuff? If you happen to be planning a trip to the UK, you’ll be relieved to know that it has just been ranked one of...
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It’s official: three UK neighbourhoods are coolest in the world for 2024
We don’t mean to brag, but we at Time Out know what’s going on in every place that’s worth going to. We’ve got writers from across the globe keeping us in-the-know with all the best things to eat, see, and do in their cities, and every year we put all of that insider info to...
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The UK’s best (and worst) universities for 2025 have been named by the Daily Mail
The final year of school is a time of big decisions, and is there a huger decision than choosing what you’re going to do with the rest of your life? If you’ve decided that uni is the right path for you, the Daily Mail has just released its huge ranking of 160 UK institutions to help you pick your destination,...
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Here’s the full list of Homebase stores that are closing for good
Over the past few years, some of the UK’s most beloved brands have seen massive upheaval. From new openings from the likes of Aldi and Costco to store closures by Wilko, M&S, Boots and Next, some of the country’s most recognisable retailers are adapting to new trends and markets. Back in October, Homebase, known for its...
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Two UK universities are in the top 10 best in the world, according to a brand-new ranking
Every year, the world’s elite universities compete to be named the best on the planet. Rankings take into account all sorts of things, from student satisfaction and the quality of research to the number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes. Now a new university ranking has just dropped, naming the 100 best unis in the...
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All the Leeds Festival 2024 road closures and travel disruption to know over Bank Holiday weekend
In case you weren’t aware, the UK is about to have a very busy weekend. Leeds and Reading festivals are happening at the same time as Creamfields, which is happening at the same time as the Notting Hill Carnival, which is all happening at the same time as the last bank holiday this summer. Basically, roads...