The best places to chase the northern lights without setting foot in Iceland

Table of Contents Table of Contents Norway Finland Sweden Denmark Canada Iceland may be one of the most famous spots to witness the northern lights, but it’s far from the only option. For travelers looking to experience this natural wonder as part of a …

‘Six Out Of 10’: Iceland Boss Grades UK Government

17th February 2025 The chair of the food retailer Iceland, Richard Walker, has given the Labour government only “six out of 10” for its record so far, after switching support to the party a year ago. Walker said Labour needed to do more to help firms …

‘Six out of 10’: Iceland boss and Labour backer grades UK government

The chair of the food retailer Iceland, Richard Walker, has given the Labour government only “six out of 10” for its record so far, after switching support to the party a year ago. Walker said Labour needed to do more to help firms investing now, rather …

Iceland boss ranks Labour government ‘6 out of 10’

Iceland boss Richard Walker has ranked the Labour government “6 out of 10” for its performance so far. Speaking to the Financial Times, Walker said the national insurance contributions hike had “added greatly to the cost of business”. The exec also urged …

Iceland chair and Labour backer gives Starmer government ‘6 out of 10’

Richard Walker, executive chair of food retailer Iceland, has given the Labour party a lacklustre “six out of 10” for its performance in government despite having introduced Sir Keir Starmer at the launch of his election manifesto last summer. Walker said …

Iceland boss issues plea over incoming changes to UK supermarkets

The boss of supermarket Iceland has issued a plea as he gave his verdict on the new Labour Party government: six out of 10. Richard Walker has given a lukewarm verdict on the record so far but welcomed a more upbeat tone, planning reforms and move to …

Iceland Food Introduces Landmark Infant Formula Nutrition Shelf Labels

‘It’s sensational’ – Iceland shoppers rushing to buy giant tubs of ice cream based on nostalgic lolly

ICELAND shoppers are going wild after finding out the retailer is selling new giant tubs of ice cream based on a classic lolly. The budget supermarket is stocking cartons of Carte D'Or Solero, combining passion fruit and mango puree with vanilla ice …

Couple gets married onboard a PLAY flight between Iceland and France 

Every year around Saint Valentine’s Day, a stream of romantic stories trickles into the scene. The airline industry is not immune to this phenomenon, and, in fact, some carriers fully embrace it.  On February 14, 2025, Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY made …

The quirky shop on the site where Iceland used to be

It was at 68 St Thomas Street, home, in more recent times, to frozen food store Iceland.  Quirky Weymouth ironmongers Thurmans (Image: Supplied) The business had been started by Michael Thurman but after his death in 1906 the premises were sold and the …