60 h. ago Brit tourist hotspot fines Airbnb €64 million in crackdown on illegal holiday homes

The country is tightening the net on tourist accommodation

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61 h. ago There’s still time to snap up this ‘absolutely wonderful’ festive tableware set before Christmas

If you're looking to add extra festivities to your Christmas dinner this year, why not pick up a decorative tableware set that's perfect for the holiday period

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4 d. ago SNAP is back in time for the holidays. But millions could be losing benefits under Trump — and food banks are bracing for them

‘We’re seeing people come in that are just at the end of their rope,’ said one food bank worker

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4 d. ago Six women killed in holiday hotpot as Brits issued grim warning

Concerning new figures have emerged revealing a dangerous rise in violence against women in a major holiday hotspot that welcomes millions of Brits each year

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1 week ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality – and could lose benefits if they say no

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

1 week ago Iconic noughties fragrance named as Boots topseller for 2025 and it's less than £25

Usually £66, the designer scent is on offer making it the ideal time to snap it up for Christmas

Economics

1 week ago Why small farmers can’t fix our hunger problem | Cassandra Loftlin

Big farmers grab the lion’s share of US government support, and recent cuts have chipped away at small growers’ markets and marginsThe most significant food system failure since the pandemic was not a natural disaster: in October, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) was temporarily suspended for the month of November due to the government shutdownMore than 40 million people had to ration food, skip meals and make sacrifices we might associate with the Great Depression, not 21st-century America. Churches, community groups and neighbors sprang into action. They checked on single moms juggling multiple jobs, elderly friends living alone, people with disabilities and large families with children too young for school lunch programs. And though food stamps were restored, the Trump administration is now threatening to pull Snap funds from Democratic-led states. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Shield your plants from harsh frost this winter with 85p buy that’s probably knocking around your cupboards

SHIELDING your plants from harsh frost this winter doesn’t require pricey equipment — and gardeners are turning to an 85p household buy that’s probably sitting in your cupboards already. A floral expert has revealed how this simple item can help protect your plants from biting temperatures without breaking the bank. As the UK braces for...

Economics

2 w. ago Trump officials threaten to withhold Snap funds from Democratic

Agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins threatens to pull funds unless states turn over recipient data to US governmentThe Trump administration has threatened to suspend Snap food assistance to several Democratic-led states unless they turn over recipient data to the federal government.The agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, said on Tuesday that the USDA could begin blocking funds as early as next week if Democratic-led states continue to reject federal requests for Snap recipient data – information that includes immigration status and social security numbers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from Democrat

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week

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2 w. ago News | CDL subsidiary acquires London Holiday Inn for £280 million

News | CDL subsidiary acquires London Holiday Inn for £280 million  CoStar

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2 w. ago Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Expands In London With $370 Million Holiday Inn Deal

Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Expands In London With $370 Million Holiday Inn Deal  Forbes

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2 w. ago Ocean Spray investigating after viral videos appear to show cans of Thanksgiving cranberry sauce filled with water

‘Millions of families enjoyed their cranberry sauce this holiday season, but even one can of sauce not meeting expectations matters to us,’ Ocean Spray said in a statement

Events

2 w. ago Loch Lomond hotel and resort set for expansion and new holiday pods after £7 million takeover

“This investment into such a unique holiday park marks an exciting step forward, creating new opportunities for our business and delivering benefits to both holidaymakers and community members alike” – William Harrison

Economics

2 w. ago 'Sexy and glamorous' £105 YSL perfume 'perfect for a night out' is now £52 this Cyber Weekend

The YSL Black Opium perfume has been reduced by 50% in the Cyber Weekend sales, and it's 'perfect for a night out' making now the perfect time to snap it up

Economics

2 w. ago American Airlines expecting delays amid holiday travel after major software issue grounds hundreds of planes

The software issue comes as 6 million U.S. travelers take to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday

Events

2 w. ago Black Friday warning issued as £11 million lost to holiday fraud last year

As Black Friday kicks off today, there will be countless holiday deals on offer. However, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has urged travellers to be careful when booking trips during the sales period.

Events

3 w. ago Thanksgiving blizzard and arctic blast plunges holiday travel into chaos for millions across US

Millions of Thanksgiving travelers are running into snowy roads and hundreds of delayed flights throughout the US on Wednesday.

Events

3 w. ago UN food agency projects northern Nigeria to experience hunger at unprecedented level in 2026

The World Food Programme says a spike in attacks by militants across northern Nigeria is expected to result in Africa's worst levels of severe hunger next year

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3 w. ago People who stop using Mounjaro tend to regain weight and lose other health benefits, says study

Improvements such as reduced ‘bad’ cholesterol and lower blood pressure go into reverse upon stopping weight-loss jabsPeople who stop using the weight-loss jab Mounjaro not only tend to regain weight, but experience a reversal in other health improvements too, research suggests.Mounjaro, which contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, has become a popular medication for weight loss, with studies suggesting that it can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment. Continue reading...

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