2 h. ago Britain's first contactless wedding: Newlyweds shun traditional presents for their big day but install contactless card machine at their reception to let guests tap in and pay for their honeymoon

Chris Martin, 35, and Tasha White, 33, pictured, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, recently tied the knot in their hometown before jetting off to Mexico the next day.

Politics

7 h. ago 'I decided to spend my holiday money on a day out in my hometown'

British cruise line Ambassador Cruises are so confident of the value of their sailings, and the packed schedule of events and delicious variety of food onboard, they challenged me to have as much fun during a day out in London as I would onboard

Economics

5 d. ago What you need to know about buying a holiday home in France: From all the costs to tax

Many a British holidaymaker has looked through a French estate agent's windows, marvelling at how much further your money goes. But what are the true costs of ownership?

Economics

5 d. ago Everything you need to know about buying a holiday home in France: From all the costs to tax

Many a British holidaymaker has looked through a French estate agent's windows, marvelling at how much further your money goes. But what are the true costs of ownership?

Economics

1 week ago The truth about Trainline: Millions of people use it to save money on rail fares... but is it actually cheaper? Our HOLIDAY GURU has the answer

Trainline operates a SplitSave feature utilising 'split-ticketing', a method of buying multiple tickets for a single route.

Economics

2 w. ago Every UK bank holiday coming in 2026 so you can book your holiday now

Today is the August bank holiday and it marks the last long weekend before Christmas in England and Wales - but what bank holiday dates are coming up in 2026?

Politics

3 w. ago Simba drops August bank holiday sale with bundle offers on pillows, mattresses and beds

Consumers can choose from a range of bundle offers, as well as singular sales on popular pillows

Economics

3 w. ago August bank holiday hours 2025 for UK supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco

The last Sunday in May is a bank holiday so shoppers may find that some supermarket opening hours have changed - here's all you need to know about the openings for some major UK chains

Economics

3 w. ago 'I'm a notorious holiday overpacker but this face palette is big game

If you're also one of those people who takes five products that do the exact same thing (knowing full well you'll regret leaving the one you didn't pack behind) look no further...

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis shares how workers can secure unpaid holiday cash windfall

One teenager was able to secure £240 from two former employers

Economics

3 w. ago How to spot a French flea market bargain that could pay for your holiday: TV guru DAN HATFIELD shares his tips

Scattered across France's villages and town squares are brocantes - part flea market, part antiques emporium and, for those in the know, a goldmine.

Economics

3 w. ago The Map That Leads to You review – sugary Amazon romance works best as travelogue

Rising star Madelyn Cline is a charming lead in an unusually glossy streaming weepie that leads to overfamiliar territoryA book-loving American woman in her 20s decides to spend time in Europe before she settles into the safety of a finance job in New York City, but she ends up falling for a man who is harbouring a tragic secret about his future. She’s played by an in-house Netflix star, he’s played by a non-American actor known for his role in a hit TV show. The film is based on a novel and is premiering on a streaming platform this month. While this might not be dramatically similar enough to become a Dante’s Peak/Volcano situation, it’s hard not to watch Amazon’s The Map That Leads to You, out this week, and frequently think about Netflix’s loosely similar My Oxford Year, released at the start of August.What immediately separates the two, and often separates Netflix and Amazon movies in general, is the aesthetic. My Oxford Year is every bit a TV movie while The Map That Leads to ...

Politics

3 w. ago Anyone going on holiday urged to avoid 'hack' that could get you banned from booking

Travel experts have warned against using a popular money-saving travel hack that could see your holiday cancelled and leave you unable to book with that provider again

Events

3 w. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics

4 w. ago August bank holiday: Three cheap city breaks with hotel prices starting from £19

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry recommends three historical cities you should try for a Bank Holiday weekend getaway this summer

Economics