#Manchester

#Manchester

The plane pushed through wall after wall of sleet on its descent into Manchester. I'd had a sinking feeling during the flight that only deepened as I shuffled through the terminal. I resented having to be back in the city where I had grown up, after living on the other side of the world for what had felt like a lifetime.

Where to stay: Belgravia's The Emory, London's first all-suite hotel and part of the Maybourne Group (behind Claridge's and The Connaught), is one of the glitziest new addresses in town. It's joined by The Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair's latest opening, which houses a rooftop bar flanked by a magnificent eagle. For something a little more wallet-friendly, see our guide to the cheapest, nicest hotels in London.

Productivity is a dull word of vital importance. Growing the measure of output for each hour of work is an economic secret sauce, enabling growth in wages and living standards over the long run without stoking inflation.

The reunion will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Channel 4's Cucumber, reflecting on the show's legacy, cultural impact, and lead character Henry's journey through Manchester's dating scene.

If you've ever dreamed of staying in a grown-up version of that, Treehouse Hotel Manchester is basically it. It captures the playfulness of childhood.

The British cavalry charged at workers who had gathered to demand political representation, killing at least 18 people and injuring hundreds during the Peterloo Massacre.