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Four of our favourite French Riviera hotels that offer a peaceful break from the crowds

It’s hard not to be seduced by the French Riviera – a sun-drenched coastline where cerulean waters meet terracotta towns. Sure, it’s also known for flashy Ferra...

Sarah Johnson in Travel 2025-12-05 11:44:52

UK tech sector falls out of top 10 as emerging superpowers take the lead

The UK has fallen behind in the global tech race, now ranking 13th for tech competitiveness and trailing countries such as Ireland, Singapore and Australia. A n...

in Tech 2025-12-27 21:54:08

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 13, 2025

Homeowners with some tolerance for uncertainty might find that an adjustable-rate mortgage is worth considering as a way to get a low introductory rate before t...

Sarah Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 01:13:48

Best high-yield savings account rates on Nov. 21, 2025: Earn up to 5.00% APY

High-yield savings accounts are delivering up to 5.00% APY as of Nov. 21, 2025—that’s significantly higher than the FDIC’s national average of 0.40%. For someon...

Jennifer Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-24 16:02:56

Alacrity Foundation spinout tech firm Lumin Solutions in equity fundraise boost

A Newport tech start-up that has developed a case management system for use by child social care providers has been boosted with a six figures equity investment...

in Tech 2025-12-05 18:58:27

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 11, 2025

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.203%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 20:09:59

Software entrepreneur Sir Peter Rigby backs new enterprise centre at the University of Liverpool

A software tycoon has backed the University of Liverpool as it launches a Centre for Enterprise that aims to encourage more young people to start their own busi...

in Tech 2025-12-20 06:13:58

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 11, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.36%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Sarah Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-25 18:46:50

'Milestone' performance for Bristol tech company despite market challenges

Bristol-headquartered education technology business Tribal says it is set for "sustained growth" in 2025 despite market challenges. The AIM-listed software comp...

in Tech 2025-12-25 01:37:52

Microsoft slashes 200 jobs in the UK as sales near £10bn in 2024

Microsoft has trimmed its UK workforce by over 200 positions despite a turnover leap to nearly £10bn, recent disclosures have unveiled. The American tech behemo...

in Tech 2025-12-17 13:43:05

Comment: West Midlands business can lead the charge in AI adoption

When it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the Government has made its stance clear: the UK could and should be a leader and its AI Opportun...

in Tech 2025-12-26 06:32:03

Revolut hit with £3m fine by Bank of Lithuania for anti-money laundering control failures

Revolut, the UK fintech firm, has been hit with a €3.5m (£3m) fine by the Bank of Lithuania due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering controls. The neoba...

in Tech 2025-12-16 04:05:40

Current price of silver as of Thursday, November 20, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 20, 2025, silver cost $51.24 per ounce. That’s a $0.76 drop from yesterday but more than a $20 increase compared with last...

David Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-15 07:38:43

Invest in CDs now to get up to 4.20% APY. Here are the best CD rates for Nov. 13, 2025

It’s still possible to earn a decent return on a certificate of deposit, but you need to act soon. Average CD yields declined significantly in 2024 as the Feder...

Michael Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-27 09:11:22

Sallie Mae CD rates 2025: Excellent returns (and not just for students)

Scouring the internet to find the best certificates of deposit (CDs) to grow your savings? You might at first glance neglect Sallie Mae, the financial instituti...

Jennifer Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 14:08:35

Dive into history: The art deco charm of Paris’s Piscine Pontoise

Few places provide a better swimming experience than Paris’s Piscine Pontoise. With its yellow walls, blue decorative motifs and glass roof, this art deco pool ...

John Johnson in Travel 2025-12-24 09:11:50

Bread Savings CD rates 2025: Standard and IRA CDs with top-tier APYs

Bread Savings isn’t a household name like Chase and Discover. That doesn’t prevent it from trouncing those heavyweight banks in some key categories.Specifically...

Michael Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-16 04:10:50

Craft and nature come together in Tomales Bay as as a new generation finds inspiration and space

Mariah Nielson is leaning on a heavy wooden door to a cabin in Tomales Bay, California. The house – from the Japanese garden out front to the wide deck that ove...

Emily Smith in Travel 2025-12-30 18:04:46

A guide to Zagorohoria, Greece’s undiscovered mountainous hideaway

The journey from Athens to Zagorohoria is a scenic five-hour drive. The Mediterranean landscape of scrubland and low-slung trees gives way to expanses of cotton...

Robert Davis in Travel 2025-12-01 07:25:14

American Express Bank Review 2025: Rewarding account options, but with a catch

Key TakeawaysAmerican Express offers some of the best checking, savings, and CD options on the market.However, the bank lacks common banking products such as mo...

David Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-10 02:02:34

Current price of silver as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025

At 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 11, 2025, silver stood at $51.22 per ounce. That marks a $1.13 increase from this time yesterday and more than a $20 rise ...

John Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-24 09:40:35

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 17, 2025: Rates tick ever-so-slightly up

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.215%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

Michael Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-24 20:30:46

Newcastle biotech pioneer Nanovery seals £1.1m funding boost

A Newcastle biotech business has secured a milestone £1.1m funding boost to ramp up its pioneering work. Nanovery has been developing nanorobots to help detect ...

in Tech 2025-12-23 20:05:13

A sleep expert’s top three tips for beating jet lag

For all those caught up in the excitement of booking a long-haul flight and jetting off to an exciting new destination, there is one main downside: jet lag. It’...

Robert Johnson in Travel 2025-12-07 14:11:37

How to explore Australia’s Great Southern

The 50-minute flight from Perth to Albany, Western Australia, sets a fitting tone for the rural adventure that lies ahead. We head south in a Saab 340, a 34-sea...

Robert Smith in Travel 2025-12-31 08:37:28

Six spots the Milanese keep quiet about

Milan-based couple Chiara Pino and Riccardo Ganelli left their jobs in fashion to open Bar Nico in 2023 (they were later joined by their friend Nicolò Terraneo)...

Jane Williams in Travel 2025-12-09 04:17:38

Nvidia loses $273bn in market value as Trump tariffs bite

Nvidia's shares took a significant hit on Thursday, with an almost eight per cent drop wiping $273bn off its market value. This was triggered by the introductio...

in Tech 2025-12-20 12:53:37

Sicily’s ‘scattered hotels’ offer new hope to the island’s hospitality industry

“There’s this building, the one behind it and the one with the balcony over there,” says Michele Bitetti, standing on aterrazzain the Sicilian town of Ragusa. H...

Sarah Johnson in Travel 2025-12-20 18:51:09

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 17, 2025

While the bulk of homebuyers choose fixed-rate mortgages, there are cases where you might want to look closely at an adjustable-rate mortgage instead. For examp...

Jane Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-14 08:28:32

Capital One CD rates

Looking for a low-risk investment for your hard-earned savings? Options like stocks and crypto have a tempting upside—the potential to grow your money dramatica...

Michael Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-17 14:35:40

Healthtech firm SiSU Health aims for European and Manchester growth with £1.25m investment from Praetura Ventures

A healthcare firm that aims to help reduce inequalities by helping people detect and treat health conditions early has won a £1.25m investment to grow across th...

in Tech 2025-12-17 09:45:19

The Milan bistros, Melbourne cocktails and cosy Dutch hotels to have on our radar

Melbourne PlaceMelbourne“There’s a sameness about many Australian hotels that we wanted to get away from,” says Patrick Kennedy, co-principal of architecture fi...

Jane Williams in Travel 2025-12-12 13:11:27

Bristol cyber security company Immersive appoints new CEO

Bristol cyber security firm Immersive has appointed a new chief executive. Mark Schmitz will take the helm of the organisation while founder James Hadley will r...

in Tech 2025-12-02 12:28:49

The Monocle Concierge’s guide to Bangkok’s hidden treasures

Click here to enjoy Monocle’s complete city guide to Bangkok

John Smith in Travel 2025-12-01 20:01:55

Off the beaten track: Switzerland’s Furka Steam Railway

The Swiss are rightly proud of the efficiency and speed of their SBB railway system – but journeys along the nation’s breathtaking Alpine routes are best enjoye...

John Miller in Travel 2025-12-09 07:19:19

Newcastle body clock tech innovator Circadacare secures £500k investment

A healthtech business that uses knowledge of people's natural body clock and neuroscience has landed £500,000 of investment. Circadacare, which moved into The C...

in Tech 2025-11-30 18:57:45

Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on why we travel

After The Monocle Quality of Life Conference concluded in Istanbul in October, we took a crack team of readers on an adventure south. Everyone was a little depl...

Jane Davis in Travel 2025-12-29 06:28:51

£5.75m investment for healthcare firm Functional Gut Group as it plans nationwide expansion

A healthcare firm that helps patients with digestive health issues including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has secured a £5.75m investment. Private equity firm...

in Tech 2025-12-25 12:49:27

Behind the scenes at Salone del Mobile’s unofficial watering hole: Bar Basso

In its decades-long reign as the Salone del Mobile’s unofficial watering hole, Bar Basso has been where the design world gets drunk. Opened in 1933, it has been...

Sarah Jones in Travel 2025-12-09 04:40:51

Northumberland expansion for successful university spin-out Microbritt

A successful Newcastle University tech spin out is expanding into a new base in Northumberland on the back of a £400,000 investment. Microbritt, which was spun ...

in Tech 2025-12-20 18:17:35

Tech infrastructure company Softcat beats analyst expectations as profit jumps

UK tech infrastructure company Softcat surpassed analyst predictions last year, with profit growth soaring into double digits over the final six months of the y...

in Tech 2025-12-01 01:14:33

Synchrony Bank CD Rates 2025

If you want to grow your savings with smart investments but without the risk and hassle that may accompany options like stocks and EFTs, put that money to use i...

Jennifer Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-02 08:42:29

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 12, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.40%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Jane Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-30 00:26:23

Leeds cloud services firm virtualDCS acquired by private equity player MonacoSol

Cloud computing firm virtualDCS has been acquired by private equity firm MonacoSol, ushering in a new senior management team. The Leeds-based provider of cloud ...

in Tech 2025-12-23 11:28:20

Meet the people cooking up a contemporary twist on Taipei’s traditional breakfast shops

In Taiwan, breakfast can be a rushed affair. On the curb in front of a street-food vendor, you’ll see scooters hastily parked as their riders, helmets still fas...

Jennifer Williams in Travel 2025-12-07 17:05:38

Chase CD rates 2025

Life’s not getting cheaper. So, when there’s a way to earn some money simply by socking your funds away in an account for a few months, it’s probably a smart mo...

Robert Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-05 13:23:38

Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla stocks soar as Trump halts new tariffs, offering respite to tech giants

The so-called 'magnificent seven' tech stocks, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, and Microsoft, added more than $1.8tr in market value on Wednesday after an unexp...

in Tech 2025-12-12 01:29:45

Worth the wait: Six new global restaurant openings to save on your map

1.OobatzParisDan Pearson moved to Paris to study international relations but found that there were other ways to win hearts and minds. The chef first made mouth...

David Brown in Travel 2025-12-31 16:13:08

Street food is still a defining force in the culinary scene of Istanbul

When Cenk Debensason is hungry, he rarely reaches for a Michelin guide for tips. “Whenever I think of food in Istanbul, I think of this,” the chef behind the ce...

Jennifer Johnson in Travel 2025-12-12 13:10:24

UMB Bank CD rates 2025: Which to open (and which to stay away from)

Looking for a stress-free way to build your savings? A certificate of deposit (CD) is a popular option that comes with minimal risk and requires minimal mainten...

Robert Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-07 18:35:37

The concierge: Our comic-book hero saves the day while gift shopping in Paris

Click here to enjoy Monocle’s complete city guide to Paris

Michael Davis in Travel 2025-12-24 15:45:52

Interview: Le Bristol’s managing director on the secrets to keeping a luxury hotel relevant (and booked) for 100 years

Tucked behind a red velvet rope in an inky side room off the main lobby, Le Bristol After Dark is delightfully unexpected – as if stumbling into a secret speake...

Robert Miller in Travel 2025-12-02 16:21:42

Contractor appointed at £300m energy storage site

A Manchester green energy plant has taken a key step forward with the appointment of a key contractor who will start work later this year. Spencer Group has sec...

in Tech 2025-12-12 22:54:29

New rules on social media content come into force on Monday

Technology firms must tackle illegal content on their platforms under new rules, but there are concerns that the changes are too weak. From Monday, Ofcom will s...

in Tech 2025-12-02 06:03:12

North cybersecurity specialist Communicate snaps up Blaze Networks

A North IT consultancy has snapped up a Cheshire business in an undisclosed deal to boost its suite of services. Communicate, which provides cybersecurity and I...

in Tech 2025-12-11 09:51:53

Cardiff digital agency Spindogs delivering new GP surgery solution in England

Cardiff-based digital agency Spindogs has secured a six-figure contract for NHS England to develop a new website solution for surgeries. The two-year project, t...

in Tech 2025-12-30 19:20:54

Bank5 Connect 2025: High APYs and 100% insurance (no matter how much you deposit)

Bank5 Connect is a uniquely favorable financial institution for those intending to open a certificate of deposit—for a few reasons. Its return rates are highly ...

John Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-25 12:14:21

UK government explores tech tax changes to avert US tariffs, Reeves confirms

The UK government is assessing possible modifications to its digital services tax (DST) in an effort to prevent additional tariffs from the US, as disclosed by ...

in Tech 2025-12-12 13:23:02

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 12, 2025: Rates show little movement

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.205%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

Robert Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-17 08:34:43

Filtronic expands work with Elon Musk's SpaceX a year on from landmark agreement

Tech manufacturer Filtronic has boosted its multimillion-dollar work with US rocket company SpaceX amid what it says is an exciting time for the business. The C...

in Tech 2025-12-29 19:54:55

Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on the best cities to call home

In the summer of 2007, Monocle launched its inaugural Quality of Life Survey as we searched for the best cities in the world to call home. Though other city-ran...

Jennifer Jones in Travel 2025-12-17 04:58:06

You can earn up to 4.20% APY. Check out the best CD rates on Nov. 11, 2025

You can still earn a great return on a certificate of deposit, just don’t wait to deposit your money. As the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2...

Robert Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-07 17:29:48

ASA clears Three over 'misleading' iPhone 16 Pro ads after Vodafone complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled in favour of Three UK, dismissing Vodafone's claim that the mobile operator's advertisements for its iPhone ...

in Tech 2025-12-21 07:37:20

First National Bank of America CD rates 2025: High APYs and terms up to 10 years

The best certificates of deposit (CDs) are usually offered by online-only banks. It’s not often that a full-service bank can tango with digital financial instit...

Jennifer Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-30 08:22:09

Summer travel briefings: New hotels to visit this year

OshomBali, IndonesiaBali is the jewel in Indonesian tourism’s crown but the island’s popularity has come at the cost of the serenity that it’s known for. Look h...

Jennifer Miller in Travel 2025-12-11 12:18:42

A roadtrip through the Peloponnese: Greece’s rugged, scenic heartland

With its four “fingers” stretching out into the Aegean, the Peloponnese is a defining part of Greece’s geography: its hand-like shape helps to make the country’...

Sarah Johnson in Travel 2025-12-09 16:25:40

Ally Bank CD rates 2025

The best certificates of deposit (CDs) are often found from digital financial institutions that specialize in just a few things—like CDs, high-yield savings acc...

Robert Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-07 13:27:20

Five chic fashion and hospitality collaborations to add to your travel list

High-pressure design studios in Milan and Paris are at the heart of the fashion industry. But when temperatures rise, even the busiest designers choose to slow ...

John Johnson in Travel 2025-12-10 18:04:51

Losses narrow at tech firm Cirata in move from 'rescue to recovery'

Revenues have risen and losses have narrowed at Yorkshire tech firm Cirata following a transformational year which saw it move “from rescue to recovery”, its CE...

in Tech 2025-12-28 05:53:23

This CD still yields 4.20%—here are the best CD rates on Nov. 21, 2025

There’s still time to secure an attractive return on a certificate of deposit, but don’t delay. In the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s three interest rate re...

Jennifer Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-30 16:08:37

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 21, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.38%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

John Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-20 04:10:01

Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris

1.Pulso HotelSão PauloBar at PulsoSão Paulo, Brazil’s most sprawling metropolis, is the heartbeat of the nation – which is why Otávio Suriani decided to name hi...

Jane Williams in Travel 2025-12-15 19:16:29

The six restaurants that you should be booking this month, from Copenhagen to Sydney

1.RivieraCopenhagenChiara Barla, the Italian chef at Apotek 57, the café by design store Frama, has recently opened a new spot, Riviera, in Nansensgade. Inside ...

Robert Williams in Travel 2025-12-13 09:35:50

Bank of America CD rates 2025: How to ensure you get the highest APY

Looking to make some extra cash by storing your funds untouched in a certificate of deposit (CD) for a few months, or even a few years? Bank of America offers m...

Robert Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 03:09:49

The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist

1.BC05BraunTo keep us on time for our flights and checkouts, we’re turning to theBC05 by Braun, a quartz precision travel clock created by German designer Dietr...

Sarah Smith in Travel 2025-12-14 02:18:33

Porvoo’s growing culinary scene

Just a short drive to the east of Helsinki, Porvoo is popular among day-trippers who come for its 18th-century Old Town, with its riverside warehouses and paste...

Emily Davis in Travel 2025-12-05 21:57:15

The Monocle Concierge’s illustrated guide to Tokyo during cherry blossom season

Click here to enjoy Monocle’s complete city guide to Tokyo

Emily Williams in Travel 2025-12-02 00:31:48

Opencast misses £3.4m revenues following closure of partner start-up Swarm Energy

New documents show more than £3.4m in lost revenue for Newcastle tech firm Opencast following the closure of a promising energy management start-up. Swarm Energ...

in Tech 2025-12-11 23:39:59

Capital One 360 Review 2025: Checking, savings, CDs, and no monthly fees

Capital One is a household name. From partnerships with A-list celebrities to an expanding presence in luxury travel to extra customer-friendly apps and service...

Jennifer Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-04 19:59:27

Yoji Tokuyoshi is the Japanese chef teaching the Italians about eating well

Originally from Japan, chef and entrepreneur Yoji Tokuyoshi has taken Milan’s culinary scene by storm since moving here almost 20 years ago. His epiphany? Turni...

Robert Davis in Travel 2025-12-24 13:53:23

Current price of silver as of Monday, November 17, 2025

At 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on November 17, 2025, silver was valued at $50.85 per ounce. That’s a $0.51 downtick from the same time yesterday—but more than a $19 ...

Robert Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-16 11:49:26

Valley Direct CD rates 2025: Two High-APY CDs simplify things for the overanalyzer

Thanks to constantly changing interest rates, the search for certificates of deposit with the highest annual percentage yields (APY) is never ending. ...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-24 10:53:01

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 17, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.30%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

David Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-29 02:48:27

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 13, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.38%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Sarah Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-27 04:01:37

Aelius Biotech scientists raise £750,000 to expand overseas presence

A Newcastle biotech company is set to expand its overseas presence after raising a further £750,000. Aelius Biotech’s laboratory gut model is used to trial new ...

in Tech 2025-12-03 18:59:55

Valley Direct Bank review 2025: Savings and CDs with surprisingly high APYs

On a quest to find the most generous high-yield accounts in existence? Your journey has probably steered you toward a financial institution that’s not a househo...

Jane Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-25 14:19:51

Google axes jobs as it looks to save money across Android, Pixel and Chrome teams

Google has confirmed the dismissal of staff from within its platforms and devices division, responsible for products like Android, Pixel hardware, and the Chrom...

in Tech 2025-12-22 03:21:33

Current price of silver as of Friday, November 14, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 14, 2025, silver exchanged hands at $51.36 per ounce. That’s a $2.28 downtick from 24 hours ago, but it’s more than a $20 ...

John Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 17:13:31

Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?

1.Fremantle, AustraliaWestern Australia’s Fremantle – or Freo (“Free-O”) as it’s known – may technically be a suburb of Perth and its port, but the area’s disti...

Emily Johnson in Travel 2025-12-30 15:03:22

Fertile ground: Lanzarote’s business boom

Lanzarote is known as the “island of 1,000 volcanoes” and its dramatic landscapes are vivid reminders of nature’s power. “Don’t worry – only one of the volcanoe...

Robert Jones in Travel 2025-12-23 18:47:04

The best new restaurants this April, from Greece to South Asia

Tiffany’s X 1905ThessalonikiA classicmageirio, Tiffany’s served homely dishes to Thessaloniki’s diners for some 40 years before closing in 2013. Now, Tiffany’s ...

Emily Smith in Travel 2025-12-27 15:19:52

Tech investor backs Bristol AI transparency startup

A Bristol tech business that aims to make artificial intelligence (AI) systems more transparent has been backed by tech investor Symvan Capital. Tikos, based at...

in Tech 2025-12-12 11:00:47

British fintech unicorn OakNorth snaps up US community bank in overseas push

OakNorth, the UK-based digital banking unicorn, has announced its acquisition of a US community bank as part of its international expansion strategy. The compan...

in Tech 2025-12-08 22:54:40

HOPE Credit Union review 2025: Showstopping checking account APY, but only in these 5 states

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, HOPE Credit Union describes its mission as helping under-resourced families in the Deep South and strengthening charter schools. ...

Robert Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-22 15:05:30

Popular Direct CD rates 2025

If you haven’t kept up on the best certificates of deposit (CDs) lately, online banks are dominating the industry. It’s not difficult to find APY exceeding 3.50...

John Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 15:54:10

Everything you need to know about visiting the Albanian Riviera

It began as a whisper, an intriguing proposition. As interest surged, it grew to a chorus chanted from London to Los Angeles: “Visit Albania!” “It’s like the Ca...

Michael Miller in Travel 2025-12-19 03:12:33

Wells Fargo CD rates 2025: How to qualify for the best returns

It’s not uncommon for the best certificates of deposit (CDs) nowadays to breach 3.50% APY. These colossal rates most often come from online banks that have litt...

David Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-08 02:50:03

This CD still yields 4.20%—here are the best CD rates on Nov. 14, 2025

There’s still time to secure an attractive return on a certificate of deposit, but don’t delay. In the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s three interest rate re...

Robert Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 14:45:11

Four new openings for an outstanding summer on the Mediterranean

Food&DrinkLa BouillabaisseSaint-TropezWhen you think of Saint-Tropez, the glitzy party hot spots along Pampelonne beach are what probably come to mind – Nik...

Jennifer Jones in Travel 2025-12-26 13:58:10

Current price of gold as of November 11, 2025

Gold was trading at $4,108 per ounce at 10:25 a.m. Eastern Time on November 11, 2025. This is a $19 gain from yesterday at the same hour and over $1,510 higher ...

David Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-05 13:15:50

US firm Vishay Intertechnology confirms £250m investment at UK's biggest semiconductor facility

US tech company Vishay Intertechnology has revealed a £250m investment at its Newport foundry in South Wales making semiconductors that will transform the power...

in Tech 2025-12-20 22:20:42

How Bodrum’s chic Macakizi Hotel became the epitome of Turkish cool

Macakizi is almost hidden by Golturkbuku bay’s olive groves, fuchsia-hued bougainvillea and pine trees. The restaurant, hotel and beach club is nestled in one o...

Michael Johnson in Travel 2025-12-09 12:06:20

Passing through Nairobi? Make this retreat your new base camp

As well as a thriving capital, Nairobi is a layover city for those on the way to Lamu Island or the plains of Masai Mara. Travellers zipping in and out often fi...

Michael Jones in Travel 2025-12-21 00:45:50

Earn up to 4.20% APY. Here are the best CD rates on Nov. 17, 2025

It’s still a good time to earn a great return on a certificate of deposit, just don’t wait to take action. After declining in 2024 as the Federal Reserve cut ra...

Robert Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-21 21:14:33

UK fintech firms hit by surge in fraud volumes, survey finds

New research indicates that seven in ten UK fintech companies have experienced a surge in fraud over the past year. Alloy's State of UK Fraud Report has reveale...

in Tech 2025-12-28 04:47:14

The Welsh fintech revolutionising how we pay online boosted with £5m fund raise

A Cardiff fintech start-up has raised £5m to support global expansion plans. It comes after Burbank earlier this month successfully demonstrated the world’s fir...

in Tech 2025-12-06 05:17:49

Raspberry Pi's profits halved in 2024 as stock price tumbles

Raspberry Pi's pre-tax profit plummeted by 57 per cent over 2024 to a mere $16.3m (£12.6m), as the company grappled with inventory correction issues. The FTSE 2...

in Tech 2025-12-11 14:47:12

Visiting Jakarta? Here’s where to stay, eat and shop

STAY25Hours Hotel The Oddbird, Senayan, Kebayoran BaruA new addition to Jakarta, 25Hours is conveniently housed on top of the Ashta shopping mall. Indonesia’s t...

Jane Williams in Travel 2025-12-03 09:42:49

Suite life: Four hotels that will leave you wanting for nothing

Quinta do PinheiroAlgarveIt’s increasingly hard to find somewhere off the beaten track in the Algarve but Quinta do Pinheiro, a converted 19th-century farmstead...

Emily Jones in Travel 2025-12-05 22:24:30

Havana’s neighbourhood hotel revival is transforming its hospitality scene

On Sunday mornings, the tinkle of piano keys can be heard on the streets of Havana’s artsy Cayo Hueso district, between the 16th-century Old Havana and Vedado. ...

Robert Brown in Travel 2025-12-07 06:41:40

Discover Bank review 2025: Straightforward banking with extremely few fees

Two of the most valuable attributes you’ll find with a good bank are simplicity and transparency regarding fees. Discover Bank does this better than just about ...

John Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 00:52:19

US buyout deal for Clarity Software

A Solihull software firm has been bought out by a US outfit. Clarity Software has been acquired by Austin-based Inktavo in an undisclosed deal. Clarity Software...

in Tech 2025-12-25 14:46:25

Three beautiful new hotels to unwind in: From a homage to Palm Springs on Ibiza to a striking hotel in Amsterdam

1.Rosewood AmsterdamAmsterdamWhat took 10 years to build but 10 minutes to become the most talked-about opening of 2025 (so far)? The Rosewood Amsterdam, of cou...

Emily Williams in Travel 2025-12-07 09:55:44

SkinBioTherapeutics on firmer footing after acquisitions boost revenues

Skin health innovator SkinBioTherapeutics is focussing on the launch of a new product in partnership with chemicals firm Croda as it reports a jump in revenue. ...

in Tech 2025-12-26 10:06:03

Becoming tolerant of food intolerances is knowing that it’s none of your business

It’s pretty rare, as a restaurant critic, that I become immersed in the niceties of theological debate – but that’s the rabbit hole in which I found myself rece...

Michael Smith in Travel 2025-12-07 18:55:38

Truist CD rates 2025: Probably not your best option (but here’s how to decide)

Many banks and credit unions offer excellent certificates of deposit (CDs), providing multiple account types with high return rates from a variety of term lengt...

Robert Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 04:47:28

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 11, 2025

If you’re planning to buy a home and the idea of a mortgage with an interest that fluctuates doesn’t scare you, you might be the target customer base for adjust...

Jennifer Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-17 13:55:54

Late-night tables: Seven after-hours dining hotspots

When the city quiets and the shutters come down, the bestlate night restaurants are just getting into their stride. Far from greasy spoons or after-hours diners...

Robert Williams in Travel 2025-11-30 22:56:49

Data specialist founded ‘over pizza and beers’ wins investment from DSW Ventures

An AI- powered software firm founded “over pizza and beers” has won an investment from the venture capital arm of professional services group Dow Schofield Watt...

in Tech 2025-12-11 07:07:14

How Balneário Camboriú became Brazil’s mini-Dubai

Not so long ago, the Brazilian town of Balneário Camboriú was best known as a quiet coastal outpost where holidaymakers from neighbouring states would come to e...

Jennifer Brown in Travel 2025-12-16 16:05:21

Fiddly New Nordic cuisine is falling out of favour on its home turf

A few years ago I had dinner at a trendy, much-hyped Helsinki restaurant and was served a solitary carrot. It was a steamed carrot, cooked to perfection, but wi...

David Brown in Travel 2025-12-22 11:47:31

UK's ultrafast broadband expansion set to reach 96% of homes by 2027, Ofcom reports

The UK's ultrafast broadband roll-out is entering its "final phase" and could reach nearly all homes by 2027, according to Ofcom. The industry regulator reveale...

in Tech 2025-12-14 19:19:35

Hull tech firm launches wearable band to help hospitality workers manage tips

Fintech start-up thankyü has launched a wearable tipping service that it says will help hospitality and service workers, musicians and gig workers to earn more ...

in Tech 2025-12-30 12:04:35

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 12, 2025

If you’re the type of homebuyer who is willing to deal with a little uncertainty in exchange for the possibility of getting a low rate, an adjustable-rate mortg...

Sarah Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-31 05:26:07

The best high-yield savings account rates on Nov. 20, 2025: Earn up to 5.00% APY

Right now, top high-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5.00% APY as of Nov. 20, 2025—and that blows away the FDIC’s national average of 0.40%. For savers...

Jane Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 19:08:31

Apple's UK privacy battle: Human rights groups slam government's demand to weaken security

Two UK human rights groups, Liberty and Privacy International, have launched a legal challenge against the government's attempt to force tech giant Apple to com...

in Tech 2025-12-16 04:52:35

Sheffield sensor start up Phlux Technology seals £9m investment deal

Yorkshire connectivity specialist Phlux Technology is poised to create jobs and boost production capacity after sealing a £9m fundraise. The infrared sensor sta...

in Tech 2025-12-27 19:19:48

Four weekend escapes within reach of Paris

1.Le DoyennéSaint-Vrain, Île-de-FranceDistance from Paris:47kmMode of transport:CarTime spent travelling:About an hourDirection:SouthLe DoyennéGreenhouse effect...

Michael Jones in Travel 2025-12-14 20:50:30

UK technology secretary asks AI ChatGPT about businesses and podcasts

Peter Kyle, the UK's technology secretary, has been utilising ChatGPT, an OpenAI chatbot tool, to ask questions about UK businesses, artificial intelligence (AI...

in Tech 2025-12-18 22:43:18

All puffed out: Milan’s new smoking laws cause a stir

Sometimes over a drink with friends in Milan, both Italian and expat, conversation will turn to the “elasticity” of rules in theBel Paese, a stretchiness compri...

Michael Brown in Travel 2025-12-03 20:38:51

Sensei Porcupine Creek: A mid-century marvel that embodies the spirit of Palm Springs

If the brochures are to be believed, Frank Sinatra crooned and caroused his way around much of Palm Springs. It’s a claim to fame that hotels and bars in this C...

David Jones in Travel 2025-12-19 21:32:30

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 25, 2025: Rates not budging

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.224%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

David Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 18:45:30

A guide to Thailand’s Sukhumvit Road, from Bangkok to Koh Chang

Anyone who has visited Bangkok will know Sukhumvit Road. It’s the Thai capital’s answer to Oxford Street, Orchard Road or Fifth Avenue, all rolled into one. Vis...

Jane Brown in Travel 2025-12-29 10:32:44

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