19 h. ago Warning UK’s housing crisis will deepen if Reeves makes further cuts in spending review

Exclusive: Building new social housing is facing a ‘cliff edge’ because of a lack of funds, experts say – as Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner battle over budget plans

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1 week ago Canary Island airport plunged into passport queue chaos again as 3 issues blamed

As the Canary Islands prepares for an insufferably busy summer season, despite swathes of local protests, one tiny airport seems to be struggling to keep up with the demand

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2 w. ago Spain Airbnb prices could soar as tourism hotspot brings in new tax

The country is trying to balance maintaining tourism while addressing popular concern over high housing costs

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2 w. ago Boy, 4, dies after being pulled from hotel swimming pool in Tenerife

The British boy died in San Miguel de Abona, in Tenerife

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2 w. ago Boy, 4, dies in Tenerife hotel pool incident as police launch investigation

Emergency crews fought to save the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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2 w. ago Spanish island makes brutal vow after chaos at popular tourist hotspots

As concern around over-tourism continues to spread across Spain, local authorities in the Balearics deployed a rather unusual strategy - which it now admits massively backfired

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2 w. ago British boy, four, dies after being pulled from Tenerife hotel swimming pool

The heart-breaking incident took place on Thursday afternoon in San Miguel de Abona, a popular holiday spot in the south of the island.

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2 w. ago Boy, 4, dies in Tenerife hotel swimming pool tragedy after being pulled from the water unresponsive

The alarm was raised when the young boy was pulled from the pool by the hotel lifeguard and found to be unresponsive. Sadly, despite best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene

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2 w. ago US deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis

World’s youngest country is facing renewed outbreak of tensions that have plagued it for yearsAn attempt by the US to deport South Asian migrants to South Sudan has cast a spotlight on the world’s youngest country, which is experiencing a renewed outbreak of the political tensions that have plagued it over the years.On Tuesday, a US federal judge said migrants supposedly flown from the US to South Sudan appeared to have been deported in violation of a court order and ruled that they remain in the custody and control of US officials. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spain’s Balearic Islands to cut ties with influencers in bid to stop ‘selfie tourism’

Thousands descended on an idyllic Mallorca cove after seeing social media pictures last year

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2 w. ago Inflation jumps to 3.5% deepening cost of living crisis for millions of Londoners

Worse-than-expected rise driven by ‘awful April’ bills hike takes inflation to highest level since January 2024

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2 w. ago Spain delivers ANOTHER blow to British holidaymakers by blocking cheap data roaming in Europe as part of Brexit reset deal

Millions of Brits visit Spain and Italy every year, with UK tourism significantly boosting the country's local economy.

Economics

2 w. ago EU’s ‘chocolate crisis’ worsened by climate breakdown, researchers warn

Cocoa one of six commodities vulnerable to environmental threats in ‘extremely worrying picture’ for food resilienceClimate breakdown and wildlife loss are deepening the EU’s “chocolate crisis”, a report has argued, with cocoa one of six key commodities to come mostly from countries vulnerable to environmental threats.More than two-thirds of the cocoa, coffee, soy, rice, wheat and maize brought into the EU in 2023 came from countries that are not well-prepared for climate change, according to the UK consultants Foresight Transitions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Petrol station warning as drivers told to 'never' let fuel go below this level

As the cost of living crisis deepens, motorists may be tempted to run cars until they are almost out of fuel but a mechanic has warned against this as it could cause serious damage

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2 w. ago We know when we're not wanted: Brits start to turn their back on Tenerife as reservations plummet 8 per cent and hotel chief admits 'slump' amid huge anti tourist protests on Canary Islands

Brits are turning their backs on the Canary Islands as Tenerife sees a dip in hotel bookings, while anti-tourist protests continue to rock the Spanish holiday hotspot. 

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2 w. ago Spain tells Airbnb to block 65,000 listings in tourism crack down

Spain is grappling with a housing affordability crisis that has spurred government action against short-term rental companies

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2 w. ago Holidaymakers left 'cowering in their rooms' as furious anti

Furious anti-tourism protesters have taken to the streets in Spain, leaving scores of holidaymakers 'cowering in their rooms' as the summer holiday season nears

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3 w. ago Brit 'misery' threat causes damning blow for Spain and Greece

Brit tourism woes look set to continue for Spain and Greece despite hefty tourist taxes, new accommodation rules and continuing protests where angry residents plead for Brits to 'go home'

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3 w. ago Brunch with beats: Hotel Vulcano’s live DJ breakfast experience in Tenerife

Tenerife attracts over six million visitors a year, and with daily flights taking just under five hours from Scotland it’s a sure fire hit with sun worshippers.

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3 w. ago Jet2 warning that cost of Spain holidays will rise if protests continue

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has warned that anti-tourism protests in Spain could lead local politicians to introduce or raise taxes on visitors, bringing up the cost to holidaymakers

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