By Jack Peat, Editor of The London Economic  I loathe George Osborne with a passion I reserve only for the devil's disciples themselves (cite Boris Johnson, cite Boris Johnson, cite Boris Johnson). For six years he has removed the heart from the British economy, selling off the only profit making parts of the public sector to university chums at the heart of the crisis that crippled the public purse in the first place. Austerity has accompanied growing national debt and weak economic growth, house prices are...

New research has found Britain's best value destination - and it's *drum roll* Great Yarmouth. Yes, the traditional seaside town offers more than deckchairs and ice creams. It's also the most affordable destination, according to a survey by holidaylettings.co.uk. The coastal Norfolk town faced stiff competition from the likes of Bridlington, Pickering and Llandudno in Wales for its thrifty offerings, but won out thanks to its affordable accomodation. A two-bedroom property in Great Yarmouth during November and December is £249 on average, compared to...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Brewed: Walthamstow, London Strength: 4.5% ABV Founded on the back of a hobby that turned into an obsession, Wild Card Brewery functions from its own site in Walthamstow, having opened at the beginning of last year. And featuring four core beers inspired by picture cards (Jack, Queen, King, Ace), this week’s pick is a blonde beer - the brewery’s King of Hearts. Upon pouring from the bottle with its notable artwork, an opaque golden-butterscotch...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Cameron is itching to get involved in the Syrian conflict, and he reiterated this point again during today’s PMQS. But all-out war has already broken out in the Labour ranks. Only hours before PMQs Ken Livingstone, recently installed to evaluate defence policy, said Kevan Jones, Lab, the Shadow Defence Minister, who has suffered with depression, might need some psychiatric help. Ken then refused to apologise for his comments afterwards until Mr Jones did first, he...

By Naomi Evetts from www.loveyourclothes.org.uk It’s that time of year again where people’s woollies start getting a little bit more festive. Why not get creative this year and transform an existing jumper into a one-off Christmas master piece. It is a great way of adding some ‘green’ style to your wardrobe, and saving some cash at the same time. Our research has revealed that over ten million people in the UK are likely to buy a Christmas jumper this festive season,...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Tying in with various celebrations of what would’ve been Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday, next month, Jack Daniel's have released a brand new, limited edition - Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Century. It’s no secret that Mr. Sinatra was a big fan on Jack Daniel’s during his lifetime and the new Sinatra Select is the ultimate salute to one of the globe’s most iconic singers. Matured in grooved oak barrels to create a bold, amber drink with...

Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter  @rgdewinter  @TLE_Sport Last Thursday saw TLE Sport dig out its best suit, polish the old size 11s and select its least offensive tie in preparation for the Bobby Moore Fund’s annual sports quiz. Held in London, this year’s edition took place at The Brewery in Moorgate, hugely convenient for one half of the TLE contingent who had spent the day in Liverpool Street, less so for the other half who had to rush...

25: AAArgh! Hello, dear reader! It’s “Triple-A” Season in Gameland at the moment. “What’s Triple-A Season?” I hear you all ask, or at least those of you who’ve never heard of “Triple-A Season” and are curious as to what “Triple-A Season” means. “Triple-A Season” is a phrase brought to you by the same tedious husks who give things 11-out-of-10. It means “big budget games we need to sell tonnes of copies of, to make our money back”, so they’re ranked...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Time is money, a phrase once used by Benjamin Franklin in Advice to a Young Tradesman, Written by an Old One – and one that stands true to rental properties. Undoubtedly, there are rogue landlords taking advantage of tenants or providing sub-standard properties. But on the other side of the fence, new research shows landlords are clearing up after unprincipled tenants and left out of pocket. The...