Phoenix Tavern rises from ashes
By Martin Banks A historic English pub has been given a new lease of life … and thrown a jobs and careers lifeline to countless young people.
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November 3, 2026 THE POST BREXIT ‘RESET’ MUST CONSIDER THE RIGHTS OF UK-EU COUPLES AND FAMILIES
By Martin Banks The implications of Brexit for bi-national UK-EU couples and families were largely neglected in public debates around the UK leaving the European Union, but our new research shows the impacts have been severe. The lack of detailed attention to this population in the Brexit debates is surprising given its significant size. After […]
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October 6, 2026 Warm tributes paid to UK novelist Jeffrey Archer
By Martin Banks A former government minister in the UK has paid glowing tribute to politician and author Jeffrey Archer, describing him as a “larger-than-life personality”.
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September 22, 2026 Cutting the food miles and serving wholesome food at the same time
By Martin Banks It’s something many preach about but do not often do.
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September 19, 2026 Herefordshire is England’s “hidden gem” and has it all
By Martin Banks The phrase “hidden gem” can be over-used but in the case of Herefordshire in the UK it’s entirely apt.
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September 17, 2026 Never a better time to visit the UK capital
By Martin Banks “Bayeux mania” is officially sweeping the art world and that means there’s never been a better time to visit London where it is now on display to the public.
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September 15, 2026 UK MPS told: Revive the Tiffin Cup
By Martin Banks Ahead of National Curry Week in the UK (5-11 October) MPs are being urged to revive the Parliamentary Tiffin Cup.
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August 6, 2026 NGOs welcome decision on animal transport
By Martin Banks A leading ferry operator has reportedly agreed to stop carrying all live animals following pressure from NGOs
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July 28, 2026 Top UK hotel among new members joining Relais & Châteaux
By Martin Banks leading hotels association has welcomed ten new members to the fold.
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July 16, 2026 Britain’s leadership crisis is a symptom, not the disease
By Denis MacShane and Stephan Richter Andy Burnham’s rise to Downing Street No. 10 may buy the Labour Party time. But Britain’s political crisis runs far deeper than personalities, campaign skills or messaging strategies.
