DARK SECRETS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

London Marathon 2025: Freebies and discounts for runners, from food to travel

Here’s what you can get for free... if you run 26.2 miles

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024

London Marathon 2025: race day timings, where to watch, celebrities and everything you need to know

From the hottest support spots and celebrities to watch for, to free drink finishers, here’s everything you need to know about the travel, race course and timings

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024

Food delivery apps leaving out nutritional info

Menu items are not being labelled with nutritional information on food delivery apps according to a study, leading to calls for updated legislation.

AAP · Apr 14, 2024

New EU gig economy laws saved from oblivion by Belgian compromise

Directive aims to give taxi and delivery drivers such as those working for Uber and Deliveroo rights similar to those enjoyed by full employees

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2024

Good Old Days, Reading: ‘Like finding a chef from the Ritz at your local caff’ - restaurant review

The Hong Kong expats of Reading have a Cantonese treasure house right on their doorstop, writes Jay Rayner

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead

As workers prepared to walkout at 5pm, one told the Standard they have to make four deliveries an hour to earn minimum wage

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2024

I deliver food to your door, but not this Valentine’s Day. Here’s why we are on strike in the UK

Food delivery drivers work long hours in gruelling conditions for very little pay from firms such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats. We are walking out because we are desperate, says an anonymous food courier

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

From Cupid To Couriers: Valentine's Day Strikes Hit Ride-Hailing And Delivery Apps

Gig workers in the US, Canada and UK plan Valentine's Day strikes demanding fair pay and improved conditions amid declining earnings and rising living costs.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Thousands of UK Deliveroo and Uber Eats drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day

Takeaway delivery riders say employment status has left many struggling to earn national living wage

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

FTSE 100 Live: UK retail sales plunge by 3.2%, Deliveroo beats earnings guidance, shares higher

Retailers endured a tough end to 2023 after official figures today revealed a shock plunge in sales volumes for December.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024