It’s not all doom and recessionary gloom for the Greek ex-pat community here in London.

The First Pint takes a look at the business sector’s reaction to the new immigration policy. Will a cap be bad for business?

London is often seen as the music capital of the world. Many musicians from around the world come to try their luck in the city. Not many succeed. Claire Sergent and Elisabeth Fischer offer two sides of the struggle of international musicians in London.

The First Pint loves a hearty meal. So Aoife Yourell, Rachel McGovern, Kathrine Anker and Heng Lu decided to try out their first pie and mash

Taking a trip through Trafalgar Square can sometimes lead to amazing discoveries. You might stumble on a riot or even an interesting art installation. If you’re really lucky, though, you might find a band that really jives with your vibe.

It’s got some of the most expensive properties in London, but Highgate Village is not just for the rich and famous. See how Kathrine Anker discovered a gold mine of second-hand designer clothes:

Parliament. Photo Credit: Johannes Pape
With the UK general election drawing closer the battle for 10 Downing St has started to dominate the British media and speculation is rife as to who will win.
Recent polls have …

After taking a look at the city’s bright festivities and the dilemmas of personally celebrating Chinese New Year, Anna and Heng decided to join forces for a fun cultural encounter over dim sum. Their delightful and hilarious experience is enough to get you down to Chinatown.

We’ve all used London transport enough times to know there’s an unspoken etiquette – and it’s not exactly the nicest. People keep to themselves. Eye contact is rare. But every once in a while, something bizarre happens – and you can’t help but smile.

The First Pint went to the Unite Against Facism conference as part of our “The last call on racism” campaign. Check out our video where we spoke to leaders of influential student bodies that are fighting to curb the worrying trend of intolerance to internationals.

Life’s a party and exercise should be one as well. Find out how to party away while burning calories on a budget at Disco Health Club and more.

It goes without saying: Moving to a new a country is hard. In London, however, it seems nearly everyone has a housing tale to tell—and not a pleasant one.

London Iranians gathered outside of Downing Street today to protest the West’s perceived appeasement of the dictatorial regime. Waving flags and chanting protest slogans, the 50-odd protesters called for severe sanctions against the government of Mahmoud Ahmedinijad.

The holidays are a joyful time for most, but for the city’s homeless population, the season is more miserable than merry. The First Pint’s Morade Azzouz takes a look at the life of London’s rough sleepers.