Zurich replaces Paris as favourite city of rich in property rankings

Zurich has replaced Paris to emerge as the favourite city of the ultra rich, according to a new property ranking table. The Swiss city overtook the French capital which was rated as the most popular city among the megarich last year and dropped down to 7th place in the latest index by London-based real estate … Read more

How to retire in style! Rankings reveal the most luxury retirement villages in the UK

Experts have revealed the most luxurious retirement properties across the UK, from chic modern flats to Victorian Gothic mansions.  The Picture Perfect Retirement Homes Index, from money.co.uk, lists the most glamorous retirement communities in the country – with purchase prices starting at just £188,000.  The site took into account interiors and exteriors, online reviews, facilities, grade listings, and … Read more

Britain and the US are bottom of the pile in rankings of how governments have handled Covid-19

Boris Johnson’s Britain and the Donald Trump administration in the US have handled the Covid-19 pandemic the worst, according to a study.  Just 46 per cent of Britons and 47 per cent of Americans think their government has coped well with the coronavirus. In comparison, 95 per cent of people in Denmark believe their country’s politicians … Read more

British universities fall in rankings

British universities are failing to make the grade: Three-quarters of our further education colleges slipped down the global league table last year, figures show UK universities have fallen in the global league table with three falling this year Experts have blamed ‘consistent decreases’ in teaching capacity and research  It is feared universities will fall more … Read more

Ryanair voted worst airline again by Which? with British Airways slipping down the rankings 

Ryanair has finished bottom of the respected Which? annual airline survey for the seventh consecutive year – with British Airways slipping further down both the long-haul and short-haul rankings. In the consumer champion’s poll, passengers have given the Irish budget carrier the lowest possible rating for boarding, seat comfort, food and drink, customer service and … Read more