Remembrance services in Heverlee and Namur will honour those killed in war, while the Royal British Legion shares updated histories exploring the enduring relationship between Belgium and Britain across generations.
Research from Bristol and Exeter universities reveals how immigration rules after Brexit impose financial costs, prolonged uncertainty and emotional strain on British and EU couples trying to live together legally.
Belgian chocolatier Centho introduces festive gifts, a collection inspired by Japan and nut focused pralines, as its family business builds on international relationships, careful sourcing and distinctive layers of flavour.
A Brussels tourism forum will examine cybersecurity, investment and digital change, bringing industry leaders together to discuss how safer systems and stronger cooperation can build confidence across the travel sector.
Britain’s Asian restaurants and takeaways were recognised for their culinary achievements at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026, with My Delhi Newcastle taking the Champion of Champions title. Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 12 October, the ceremony brought together restaurateurs, chefs and hospitality professionals from across the UK. More than…
Les Perles Rouges puts worker ownership at the centre of domestic service. Domestic Workers Take Charge Nine domestic workers in Brussels are launching a cooperative agency, aiming to improve working conditions through shared ownership, training and fairer pay, with operations planned to begin in January 2027. Price hikes, reforms, protests, market consolidation—Belgium’s “titres-services” (subsidized domestic…
Peak Edge Earns Triple Recognition Peak Edge Hotel is celebrating a triple awards shortlisting, continuing an extraordinary year of national and regional recognition for the family-owned hotel on the edge of the Peak District. T he four-star hotel has been named a finalist in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award at the 2027 Visit East…
A red poppy illustrates the call for volunteers ahead of Belgium’s Poppy Appeal launch in Antwerp on 17 October 2026. Illustrative photograph. Photo by Dirk Pothen Belgium’s Poppy Appeal launches in Antwerp on 17 October, bringing together three Royal British Legion branches and seeking volunteers to sell poppies, support remembrance and help throughout the fundraising…
An installation on display at ULB’s Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, where an exhibition marks 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan. Photo by Magda Ehlers Brussels Celebrates Belgium–Japan Ties A Brussels exhibition marks 160 years of Belgium–Japan diplomatic relations, showcasing two installations at ULB and celebrating a shared history of…
A European Union flag flies outside a modern building in Brussels, where EU and UK leaders are scheduled to meet on 20 November 2026. Illustrative photograph. A New Chapter For EU–UK Relations An upcoming Brussels summit will review EU–UK relations, with calls for deeper cooperation on trade, defence and youth mobility, alongside a clear timetable…
