94 m. ago Mum's Asda insurance didn't cover £1,500 bill after son split his head on holiday

Carlson Turner, seven, suffered the nasty injury backflipping into a swimming pool on holiday in Antalya, Turkey, and needed urgent treatment at Konakli Medical Centre

Economics

4 h. ago Ten Scottish hotels named among best in UK – from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems

TEN Scottish hotels have been named among the best across the UK - and it includes everything from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems. Scotland is home to several wonderful locations with gorgeous landscapes that are also quirky and steeped in history, so it’s no wonder that many receive nationwide attention. A new study has found that a...

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4 h. ago Uncomfortable questions about the British teen who was freed from Dubai jail only to die in police chase... and his disturbing links to deadly gang

Three months after being pardoned by the ruler of Dubai for having sex with a teenage girl during a holiday romance, Marcus Fakana found himself in a BMW in the early hours of Friday morning.

Events

5 h. ago Brits struggle with ‘adulting’ tasks like cooking and getting around without Google Maps

THE top ‘adulting’ tasks Brits are underequipped for include fixing appliances, getting to grips with a toolbox – and even cooking from scratch. A poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent admit they don’t know where to start when it comes to filing taxes and 23 per cent haven’t got a clue about basic...

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6 h. ago ‘Exercise snacks’ can be a secret weapon to boost your health and fitness, study shows

Approximately 1.8 billion adults globally are at an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, due to insufficient amounts of physical activity

Society

6 h. ago New study casts doubt on effectiveness of popular painkiller

Tramadol’s potential side effects could outweigh any benefits

Events

6 h. ago Thousands of women with breast cancer may benefit from genetic tests – study

Whole genome sequencing is a technique that allows medics to looks at a person’s entire genetic code from a blood test.

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10 h. ago Alleged stalker of parents of Madeleine McCann sent letter signed ‘Madeleine x’

Prosecutor tells jury that Julia Wandelt claimed to remember being abducted from Praia da Luz apartment in 2007A woman on trial for allegedly stalking the parents of Madeleine McCann claiming to be their missing daughter sent them a letter signed “Madeleine x” and said she remembered being abducted from their holiday apartment in Portugal.Julia Wandelt, from Poland, is accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann over a period of two and a half years by contacting them hundreds of times and accosting them at their home, leaving them upset and worried about their safety. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago So Grinchy! Stores’ holiday discounts expected to be smaller than normal thanks to Trump’s tariffs

Americans stockpiling amidst looming tariffs has prevented discounts from growing any bigger

Politics

10 h. ago Bonnie Blue demands UK 'stop the boats' as she 'won't bonk illegal migrants'

EXCLUSIVE: Britain's most infamous adult star has issued a stark message to Keir Starmer – 'stop the boats' as she called the UK 'miserable' and not a place where she would 'bring kids into'

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11 h. ago ‘More than 5 million sold each year’: The Scottish company behind world’s favourite whisky glass

The instantly recognisable Glencairn glass turns 25 this year. Scott Davidson, the new product development manager at Glencairn crystal tells us about how the famous glass came to be, how they innovate with design and their plans for the next 25 years.

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11 h. ago Mum detained by Border Patrol after family holiday 'too scared to leave home'

Jemmy Jimenez-Rosa was stopped at an airport in August with her husband convinced authorities are 'trying to crush her and get her to give up her green card'.

Society

11 h. ago Man jailed after stabbing dog to death in 'barbaric and upsetting' scene

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Simon Elliott, 45, knifed his pal's beagle to death and also repeatedly stabbed a Staffie multiple times after being asked to look after them while his friend was on holiday

Events

12 h. ago Just one can of diet soft drink a day can raise risk of liver disease by 60%, study finds

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

Events

13 h. ago Brits using AI to plan trips doubles as Gen Z leads use of robo

Some 8% of adults surveyed said they use the technology to give them ideas for where to go on holiday, up from 4% a year earlier, a poll suggests

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14 h. ago Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says

Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in menWomen carry a higher genetic risk of depression, a new study has found.Claiming to be the largest genetic study to date on sex differences in major depression, the research published Wednesday in Nature Communications has found 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women and eight in men. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Common sleep problem could be ageing your brain six months faster every time

A new study revealed certain sleep habits are making people’s brains a full year older than they actually are, putting people at risk of cognitive decline and a range of other issues

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15 h. ago Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease in later life

A study has found that healthy habits such as exercise, nicotine avoidance, and in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

Politics

16 h. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Events

16 h. ago Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reportsBusiness live – latest updatesAlmost one in five young adults are turning to artificial intelligence to design their holiday, according to the UK travel industry body Abta.While the traditional package holiday still remains the most common eventual purchase, Abta found that 18% of 25- to 34-year-olds were using AI tools such as ChatGPT to inspire their trips abroad. Continue reading...

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