6 h. ago DWP rules for anyone on benefits who is planning a holiday abroad

The DWP has strict guidance for any benefit claimants who are planning a holiday abroad this summer - with consequences for those who do not follow guidelines

Politics

24 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

26 h. ago They took a holiday selfie on the plane, then the captain told them there was a 'device' on board and fighter jets were scrambled

Cheryl Sainsbury, from Pontypridd, said that cabin crew were searching the plane for a rucksack before their flight was escorted to Lanzarote by fighter jets following a bomb scare on a TUI flight from Cardiff to Lanzarote

Politics

39 h. ago Why buying a plane ticket means you're NOT guaranteed a seat on your flight: Experts reveal the hidden catches that could curtail your best laid holiday plans

Airlines will sometimes book more people onto a flight than there are seats on a plane because travellers do not always turn up even if they have booked a flight.

Politics

48 h. ago DWP new free buss pass rules as everyone eligible for benefit revealed – see list

Certain people can get a free bus pass in England. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers a free pass to disabled people who apply through their local council

Politics

6 d. ago The simple holiday error that could lead to your DWP benefits being stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people planning a holiday amid specific rules

Politics

1 week ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

Economics

1 week ago Flamingo Land development at Loch Lomond stalled after SNP Government u

The operators of Flamingo Land first lodged a planning application in 2018 to build more than 100 holiday lodges on a site near Balloch town centre.

Politics

1 week ago Dad, 32, who flew to Turkey for family holiday dies hours after being escorted off plane

Ben Crook died in Turkey hours after flying to Turkey with his family

Events

1 week ago Houseplant clinic: I’m off on holiday. How will my plants survive?

Self-watering devices, moving plants out of direct sunlight and grouping them together will help prevent returning to a plant graveyardWhat’s the problem? I’m worried my houseplants won’t survive the heat while I’m away. How can I make sure they stay alive?Diagnosis Summer can be challenging for houseplants because hotter temperatures, brighter sunlight and longer daylight hours mean they lose moisture more quickly and therefore need more attention. Going away on holiday adds further cause for concern regarding dehydration and heat stress. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Grim issue with 'terrible' smell could jeopardise plans for Brits at holiday hotspots

A grim problem with a "terrible" smell has arisen on a vast swathe of coastline in the Americas, from Puerto Rico to Guyana, affecting hotel bookings and even shutting schools

Events

2 w. ago National Lottery's new £1m winners are 'keeping it in the family'

Terry and Caroline Gillings have set up their four daughters in their own homes after scooping the jackpot and are planning a holiday to South America and charity funding

Economics

3 w. ago Woman slams boy's head into plane window after he says she's 'too fat to fly'

Kristy Crampton is alleged to have punched a boy before slamming his head into a plane window as they were returning home from a group holiday to Disneyland in Florida

Politics

3 w. ago Sol de Janeiro, Bobbi Brown and Laneige slashed to under £5 in Boots ‘holiday

Health and beauty retailer Boots has released yet another money-saving haul and this one is perfect for anyone planning a holiday this summer

Economics

3 w. ago UK holiday park rivalling Butlin's unveils £10m overhaul with huge new pool

One of the UK's most beloved holiday park brands, Haven, has unveiled ambitious plans to transform its Kent Coast site with a hefty £10 million investment - and work has already begun

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost for over one million people this month

Households will benefit from an extra £420 this year following a DWP rule change.

Economics

3 w. ago First images of UK's new £200million indoor waterpark with aquadrome and 500

Design pictures of the UK's new £200million indoor waterpark the have been released and shows the park's planned 500-room hotel – the holiday park could see door open as early as 2029

Economics

4 w. ago Planning a BBQ this Bank Holiday? This is how to cook the perfect steak

A juicy grilled steak is for many people the pinnacle of a cookout

Politics

4 w. ago Spain pushes ahead with plan to hit Brits with 100% holiday home tax

Spain's government is going ahead with a controversial plan to slam Brits with a 100% tax on holiday homes in order to tackle a growing housing crisis. 

Events

4 w. ago £69 day trip to Ibiza or Rome? Wowcher’s mystery holiday is wild

A mystery holiday with no hotel, no planning – just pure day-long adventure in Europe’s most exciting cities and beach resorts.

Economics