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[London, May 2025] Award-winning bar group, Arc Inspirations, the leading operator behind the premium bar brands, Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has announced plans to open a flagship venue in London this autumn. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Arc’s growth strategy, which will see the operator investing £4M to open a BOX, off Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of London’s West End district. Spread across two floors, the 7,200ft venue is set to open to its first customers in October, with the aim of becoming the go-to premium destination for watching sport, interactive competitive socialising and live entertainment. The new…

SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline operating express daily scheduled services between Dubai and high-yield key trade routes across the Global South, has chosen Lido mPilot and Lido FMS from Lufthansa Systems to support its pilots and optimize flight operations. With Lido mPilot, pilots gain access to a fully integrated and digital charting solution that simplifies navigation and enhances situational awareness. The intuitive application provides seamless access to terminal charts, dynamically generated enroute maps and an Airport Moving Map (AMM), all optimized for operational efficiency. Meanwhile, Lido FMS supplies SolitAir with a high-quality, certified aeronautical database for its Flight…

With the summer season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to plan a sun-drenched escape to Rhodes, one of Greece’s most captivating islands. Nestled on the tranquil west coast, The Ixian Grand & All Suites offers the perfect base for discovering the island’s unique blend of ancient history, natural beauty and Mediterranean charm. Just 6km from the UNESCO-listed Medieval City of Rhodes, the resort combines effortless relaxation with easy access to the cultural heart of the island.  From scenic hikes and archaeological wonders to waterfront dining and charming local villages, Rhodes invites exploration at every turn. And when it’s time to…

As the academic year winds down, students across the UK are once again faced with the familiar challenge of what to do with all their stuff. Whether they’re heading home, off travelling, or moving into new digs, storage becomes one of those annoying but unavoidable parts of student life. Lovespace, the UK’s first by-the-box storage service, is designed to take the stress out of it. Founded in 2011, Lovespace has grown to become the country’s largest and most trusted student storage service. Its offer is simple: store as little or as much as you need, and only pay for what…

Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners, said: “The government’s tightening of immigration rules risks deepening the UK’s housing crisis at precisely the wrong moment. The construction sector is already under intense pressure, from spiralling build costs and the impact of regulatory changes like the Building Safety Act, to planning bottlenecks and a chronic shortage of skilled labour. Limiting access to foreign workers threatens to compound these issues, further stalling progress on desperately needed housing. “Capital Economics estimates that an additional 500,000 workers are needed to meet the government’s target of building 300,000 homes a year. However, this latest decision risks…

Copenhagen’s green experience economy, CopenPay, is back. The goal is to raise tourists’ awareness about making more sustainable choices. This year, the initiative, which allows visitors to “pay” for experiences across the city with responsible actions, returns three times bigger, running twice as long and rewards guests who travel by train. Tourism is a major contributor to CO2 emissions and there is a need to change the mindset of tourists and encourage green choices. New research shows a large willingness among tourists to act more responsibly and leave the destination better than they found it. Last year, Copenhagen changed the…

Britain wants to travel more by train, with direct and faster journeys driving consumer preference, with 36% of Brits expect to travel more by train in the next five years. These insights comes from Hitachi’s latest annual global survey on public transport trends. The global Hitachi survey revealed that in the UK the two most likely factors to encourage British passengers to switch to rail are direct journeys (35%) and faster journeys (34%). Meanwhile, overcrowding is seen as the biggest barrier. As one of the UK’s leading train manufacturers, Hitachi can provide solutions that improve connectivity, journey times and increase capacity. Hitachi Rail’s pioneering battery…

If the idea of holidaying with your entire extended family makes you instinctively reach for a gin and tonic, you’re not alone. The reality of a multigenerational getaway of grandparents, toddlers, teens, in-laws, and adult siblings all under one roof, can be challenging. But according to research led by Brooks B. Gump, a public health professor at Syracuse University, taking time off can significantly improve your physical health. His team found that people who go on holiday experience a 25% drop in metabolic syndrome risk, a group of conditions that raise the chances of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.…

In 2024, used car sales rose by 5%[1], but unlike buying a new car, purchasing a used vehicle comes with extra considerations. So, are buyers doing everything they should to make informed decisions? To find this out, temporary car insurance experts, Tempcover, surveyed 2,000 UK drivers who have purchased a used car to explore their key considerations[2], buying habits and steps they take before making a purchase. The results reveal some surprising trends, including the number of buyers who don’t always test drive the car before buying, and the number of those who later experienced issues that a test drive could have…

More Than Only Food & Drink’ Campaign will Showcase Over 50 EU Wines at Booth C40 The European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will spotlight the extraordinary diversity of EU winemaking at this year’s London Wine Fair, with a selection of more than 50 wines from across 27 Member States – many of which are yet to be discovered by the UK trade. Championing innovation, authenticity, and sustainability, the campaign will offer visitors to booth C40 a rare opportunity to taste wines from unexpected corners of the EU — including Malta, Belgium, Czechia, Luxembourg, Poland, and Spain — that reflect…