Shoppers have finally realised that Scandinavia is about more than just Ikea and meatballs. West End retailers are reporting a big surge in sales of products from the region... more
The cost of the Chilean earthquake and bad weather in Europe failed to prevent RSA Insurance Group’s net written premiums rising 5% in the first quarter... more
The possibility of the Old Firm being invited to join a north Atlantic league could be resurrected after the president of the Dutch Football Association revealed he plans to lobby UEFA on the issue... more
Aviation: The takeover of much of the European airline industry by the continent’s biggest carrier seemed to move ahead as separate reports linked German giant Lufthansa with bids for SAS of Scandinavia and Italy’s Alitalia... more
While Britain will be lucky to see growth of 1.5% this year, data from the European Commission's Eurostat suggests the eurozone is buzzing at about 2.2%... more
Always dreamed of watching a man strip down to his trunks before plunging into near freezing water, then you are in luck. The World Winter Swimming Championships are coming.... more
The Royal Academy of Music's double-bill pleased the audience with nimble productions by Orpha Phelan and no shortage of youthful promise from all over the world.... more
Supported by a band on guitars, trumpet, programming and South American instrumentation, Mari Boine sang in a voice that swooped and wheeled over a sonic landscape.... more
The decor and staff in Upper Glas are lovely. With bigger portions and a more adventurous menu,
Marina O'Loughlin says she could love the food too.... more
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