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With friends all celebrated out, post-Christmas fatigue, brand new resolutions, and now, more than ever, the rising cost of living, January birthdays are officially rubbish, with survey results revealing over one-third (35.1%) of Brits agree that those born in the first month of the year were handed the short straw.

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme.

As Malaysia prepares to welcome the world ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country's diverse culinary scene continues to stand out as one of its strongest cultural assets.

Customers at a Wetherspoon pub in Barnet, in north London, can get a hot meal for less than £5 and a pint for 99p in the chain's January sale.

You can celebrate the final night of the year in unmistakable Gaucho style.

The Indian Brewery Company have announced its official expansion into Birmingham Airport, in partnership with TRGC, a leading UK travel hub hospitality operator.

Alfred Works, the new food hall from award winning hospitality group, Blend Family, has revealed the first wave of food partners set to open at the reimagined Custard Factory site. All three food partners are making their Birmingham debut and bringing their dishes to the city for the very first time.

Michelin-starred chef and lifelong motorsport fan Tom Kerridge will curate the culinary program for the 2026 Autosport Awards, taking place January 21 at London’s Roundhouse.

In Saxony-Anhalt, enjoyment is at home: between bakeries, small manufactories and vineyards, stories, traditions and a diversity of flavours await discovery - best experienced right where they originate.

The award-winning* Caxton Restaurant & Bar at the St Ermin's Hotel, Westminster has launched its brand new plant-based menu available throughout 'Veganuary' – exploring new flavours and ingredients inspired by the Roof Kitchen Garden and seasonal local produce.

The Hari Hong Kong’s contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku is reviving its eccentric Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue to warm up get-togethers as the winter chill returns to the city.

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana at Dusit International's reimagined flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, has been awarded One Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 – the first time an Italian restaurant in Thailand has received the distinction.

Christmas dinner might be a time-honoured tradition, but even the most seasoned home cooks can sprinkle a little extra magic over the feast with a few clever twists.

Birmingham will host the UK’s largest free vegan festival next spring as Vegfest Free arrives at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday 25 April 2026, opening its doors to thousands of people curious about plant-based living.

The festive table may be set, but one misstep, a burnt turkey, dry stuffing, or soggy roast potatoes, can turn your Christmas dinner from showstopper to stress-fest.

December 2025: According to a recent survey by food and drink marketing specialist The Food Marketing Experts, turkey scored top of the shopping list when it comes to must-have Christmas food purchases (66%).