This year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay headliner is to be pop superstar Lily  Allen, who will headline the annual ‘Concert in the Gardens’ event which is the climax to the New Year celebrations.

In a bout of autumnal generosity British Airways is offering free upgrades to first class between now and the end of 2014. The offer which runs from September 4th  to December 31st 2014 will enable customers travelling in British Airways’ Club World to upgrade on one leg of their journey, free of charge, and qualify for all first class privileges including access to First lounges, fine wines and meals on the ground and on board, a concierge service and dedicated check-in areas at the airport.