62 m. ago Pound's strength means Brits could be in for summer holiday spending boost

The strength of the pound against most other currencies has boosted Brits' spending power when they head abroad this summer, research had found, in some cases by a lot

Politics

7 h. ago Next’s £28 ‘comfy and flattering’ holiday dress looks just like £2k Dolce & Gabbana dress

Next has dropped the perfect summer holiday dress that looks like Dolce & Gabbana’s £2k printed midi dress, and it’s so ‘comfy and flattering’ shoppers are buying it in all colours

Economics

8 h. ago Free surf lessons for kids at Europe’s largest inland surf resort this July

Scotland’s most exciting new holiday destination is making waves for families this summer - with free surf lessons and sessions for kids throughout July.

Politics

8 h. ago Flight attendant warns people to avoid common habit while flying

Passengers have been told the dos and don'ts of plane travel as the summer holiday season approaches

Events

14 h. ago Don't make £3,800 mistake during your holiday abroad this summer

Brits have been warned not to give an open invitation to criminals with the common holiday habit

Economics

37 h. ago Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer.

Politics

60 h. ago Parents could be allowed to take kids out of school for 10 days without being fined

The move comes as a growing number of families claim the cost of a holiday during the peak summer school holiday season is beyond their means - with prices rising up to 28%

Politics

61 h. ago POLL: Should parents be fined for taking kids on holiday during term time?

Around half of parents say they cannot afford to take a holiday during the summer, with some families paying three times the cost of a break by booking during school holidays

Politics

68 h. ago DWP could pause PIP payments if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics

3 d. ago Hundreds of Brits face summer holiday cancellations after travel company collapses

Great Little Escapes ceased trading as an Atol holder on Friday

Politics

3 d. ago The Last Journey review – Sweden’s Ant and Dec hit the road with octogenarian dad

In this moving and funny documentary, Swedish TV presenters Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson try to rekindle Filip’s father’s zest for life on a road trip to France‘Do you want to rot away in an old armchair?” asks Filip Hammar, a Swedish TV presenter, talking to his dad. In this charming, often hilarious documentary, Hammar takes 80-year-old Lars on a road trip to the south of France; the idea is to rekindle Lars’s spark, shake a bit of life back into him. Since retiring as a French teacher, Lars has been sitting around at home, steadily more depressed and frail. Hammar wants to show his dad that life is worth living. But as you’d expect from a documentary this heart-warming, Hammar has a lesson or two to learn himself.For the trip, Hammar has bought a knackered old Renault 4, the same car the family had when he was a kid. Their destination is the apartment they rented every summer holiday (judging from the old photos, this was pre-factor 50 sunscreen; everyone was a livid shade...

Events

4 d. ago Tourists risk hefty fines for having popular holiday item on European beaches this summer

Holidaymakers jetting off to some of Europe's most popular beach resorts this summer could face fines of up to £1,700 if they're caught with one popular holiday item

Society

4 d. ago Inside Maura Higgins' summer holiday makeup bag as huge new TV job is revealed

As Maura Higgins prepares for her latest television role, the reality star gave fans a glimpse at the makeup must-haves she used to create her summer glow on holiday

Politics

4 d. ago Britain's biggest dinosaur event to roar into Lanarkshire park to start summer holiday season

Cunigar Loop will play host to a prehistoric playground, featuring more than 50 animatronic beasts from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Politics

4 d. ago People with a Blue Badge may be able to use it on holiday abroad this summer

Blue Badge users could access parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, extended parking durations, or exemptions from parking fees.

Politics

4 d. ago I'm a fashion expert and here's my guide to the top raffia accessories just like Kate Middleton's sell

Yes, raffia is having its moment in the sun. I know, I know, it comes out every year, but for summer 2025, it's shed that holiday-only vibe and become incredibly sophisticated.

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6 d. ago Next's £28 summer dress that 'skims the body' hailed 'perfect' for holidays

"Lovely summer dress for my forthcoming holiday. The material is soft and skims over my body and the colours are gorgeous"

Economics

6 d. ago Is your child ready to go out without you during the summer holiday? How to tell

Your child may want to go to the park or into town with friends during the holidays, but how can you know if they're ready?

Politics

7 d. ago Kate Hudson goes braless in a nude bodysuit as she lands in Greece with fiancé Danny Fujikawa and their kids for lavish summer holiday

The happy couple - who whisked off shortly after Danny's birthday - were joined by their daughter Rani Rose, 6, and Bingham, 13, while Kate also has son Ryder, 21, from ex Chris Robinson.

Politics

9 d. ago Tiny seaside town right by Spain's biggest holiday resorts is much cheaper

A charming seaside town in Spain has been named one of the best value destinations for summer 2025 and it's right by the biggest Spanish holiday hotspots

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