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The most luxurious spas in the City of London

And...breathe. What a year it’s been, right? It's why all those amazing spas in the City of London are looking so inviting right now. It’s always a good time to indulge a spa treatment, but now, more than ever, relaxing and stepping away from everyday life is important. Whether it’s an after-work facial, a couple of...

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Celebrate National Fitness Day with a ‘Midweek Mile’

Looking to step up your fitness game this National Fitness Day? Fusion Lifestyle has teamed up with the City of London Corporation to devise the ‘Midweek Mile’ - a challenge...
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The most luxurious spas in the City of London

And...breathe. What a year it’s been, right? It's why all those amazing spas in the City of London are looking so inviting right now. It’s always a good time to...

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City of London named capital’s most active borough

As London opens its doors again, muscle-flexing research has revealed that the Square Mile is topping the charts as the most active area in the capital. Founded in...
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City Youth Forum launches Healthy Living Week

A new Healthy Living initiative, set to boost the mental and physical health of young Londoners living, working or studying in the Square Mile, begins this week.
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Yoga returns to the City of London’s Sky Garden

Morning yoga classes at the City of London’s famous Sky Garden are returning for summer, thanks to the TruBe team who are running classes every weekend.
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A case for increased mental health awareness in first aid training

Lee Millam, Counsellor, Life Coach and Trainer, talks to us about the increased push for authorities to include more mental health teachings within first aid training.
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Free NHS support for those wanting to quit smoking in the City and Hackney

Smokefree City & Hackney is the free stop smoking service for anyone who either lives, works, studies or has a GP in the City of London or Hackney.
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The City of London’s top outdoor fitness classes

London Gyms are reopening, but there are plenty of outdoor fitness classes in and around the Square Mile for those who still aren’t ready to sweat it out indoors.
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Golden Lane Sport & Fitness serves up tennis sessions

Fusion Lifestyle and the City of London Corporation have given the greenlight for tennis to restart at Golden Lane Sport & Fitness. The centre will be operating in...
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Deandre Liggins’ tips for kickstarting your fitness regime

Deandre Liggins, NBA veteran and star guard for the London Lions gives his top tips for kickstarting your fitness regime as lockdown eases and Bits return to working out.
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Six alternative at-home workouts for lockdown

We spoke to the experts at Shakti Himalaya who outline some ways to keep fit when you’re stuck indoors - going beyond standard home workout ideas we keep hearing...
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National HIV Testing Week: at-home testing available to City residents

It’s National HIV Testing Week this week (1-7 February) and a great opportunity to test for HIV, especially as free at-home sexual health kits are available to City of...
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Mental health charity ‘Hear Us’ receives grant from City Bridge Trust

'Hear Us' will be able to help twice as many people manage their finances, access benefits and maintain vital social contact thanks to a new grant from the City...
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When to get professional relationship advice

Searching the web for help with relationship struggles can be beneficial, but sometimes this just isn't enough and professional counsellors are needed.
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How to go the distance during Dry January

This month is Dry January, when people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month and try to address the effects of overindulgence during the festive season. If you...
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How to stay energised during the national Covid lockdown

Last year was exhausting. And ‘normal’ is still a long way away. That’s why we’ve been looking into all the different kinds of ways we can stay motivated, positive...
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These are some of the top fitness trends for 2021

How we workout has been totally uprooted in 2020, and London gyms have adapted with a whole host of online and in-person workouts to help boost both your physical...
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Helping students help themselves to good mental health during pandemic

Hundreds of London’s university students struggling with their emotional wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond will get help – thanks to new funding for a mental health...
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Central London Samaritans to be there for those struggling over Christmas

Christmas will be a tough time for some even without a global pandemic to deal with, say Samaritans, as the charity’s latest research reveals that being separated...
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City Wellbeing Centre’s advice on coping with continued lockdown

Trained therapists from the Square Mile's City Wellbeing Centre offer some advice on coping with a continued lockdown, to help ease both personal and professional stresses.
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Workplace stress and the challenges of working from home

Expert help is now available for City Workers facing the psychological challenges of working from home, thanks to the new City Wellbeing Centre opening last month.
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When you eat can be as important as what you eat

A new study has shown that it’s not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat them that will determine how well you burn the calories you...

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
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Mayor launches new Let’s Do London events

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said his Let’s Do London campaign is “paying...
By Joe Talora 17th September 2021
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Wellness
Celebrate National Fitness Day with a ‘Midweek Mile’

Looking to step up your fitness game this National Fitness Day? Fusion Lifestyle has teamed...
By Flora Neighbour 17th September 2021
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Entertainment
Culture Mile: breathing life into the City of London

It’s likely you’ve heard of Culture Mile before. Or, at the very least, you’ve...
By Sponsored Content 16th September 2021
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What’s on around the City of London this month

There are stacks of things happening around the City of London this month, as...
By Andrew Zuccala 16th September 2021
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The most luxurious spas in the City of London

And...breathe. What a year it’s been, right? It's why all those amazing spas in...
By Flora Neighbour 16th September 2021
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Emergency COVID recovery visas could solve labour shortage crisis

Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to introduce emergency COVID recovery visas to...
By Joe Talora 16th September 2021
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COVID-19 booster jabs not enough ahead of ‘rough winter’

Business leaders across London have welcomed the Government’s decision to roll out
By Joe Talora 16th September 2021
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Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice lands £86,000 for music therapy programme

The power of music is helping seriously unwell children at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice...
By City Matters editors 15th September 2021
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Entertainment
The best City of London private members’ clubs

City of London private members’ clubs are the epitome of
By Flora Neighbour 15th September 2021
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City of London’s Financial Investments Board posts £243.5m return since lockdown

The City of London has made £243.5 million from its investments in just two...
By Jacob Phillips 15th September 2021
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