Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from London, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Population
London’s population grew rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries – it was the most populated city in the world until it was overtaken by New York in 1925. There are now an estimated... read more
National Flag
The Union Flag, commonly called the Union Jack because it was flown from the jack staff of naval ships, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is made up of the crosses of the... read more
Local Time
The UK is in the zone of UCT (Universal Coordinated Time, which is the same as Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT). Clocks go forward one hour ahead of UCT on the last Sunday of March. On the... read more
Social & Business Hours
Many offices in London work a rigid Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 week – you only have to be on the tube during rush hour to realise how many people live by this schedule. But business... read more
Public Holidays
The UK has relatively few public holidays, often called ’bank holidays’, compared with its European neighbours. As the alternative name suggests, banks close on public holidays, but the... read more
