House prices predicted to rise by 2% in UK – with the north leading the way

Property site Rightmove says northern prices will rise in 2020 as London starts to bottom out

‘A comfort pillow of naughtiness’: 18 of Britain’s top chefs on their favourite fast food

Heston loves pork pies, while Yotam prefers pizza. Chefs describe the greasy treats they like most after a day of creating magic in the kitchen

Christmas gift ideas for food lovers 2019

From stocking fillers to hampers, great Christmas presents for foodies, selected by Observer Food Monthly

Fortnum & Mason reports bumper year despite Hong Kong protests

Profits rise 26% to £12m, offsetting slump in footfall as retailer’s new shop hit by pro-democracy clashes

Christmas taste test: the best party food and booze

From champagne and smoked salmon to paté and negronis – ranked by Fred Sirieix

Selling James Bond: why No Time to Die is a product placement dream

The trailer is not only a shopfront for the film but also for some of the world’s priciest brands