39 h. ago Brits pull bogus sickies to stay at home and have sex, shock research reveals

Brits are going to great lengths to have sex with their partner when they’re both in the mood, even calling in sick to slip between the sheets when the moment arises

Events

67 h. ago What to pack for a British staycation– lightweight rain jackets and layering pieces from £40

If you're heading off on a British staycation, we've rounded up everything you need from lightweight rain coats to cosy sweatshirts and layering pieces that'll have you ready for any weather

Economics

4 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside cottage with ‘spectacular views and everything on your doorstep’

If you’re looking for a British beachside staycation for a large family gathering, The Pink House in Bude is perfect; sleeping 16, it has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, an amazing open space living area, and a balcony with spectacular views over the North Cornwall coast. We had four teens with us, with a bedroom available for each of them, but they decided to sleep in one room with four bunks as it was 'so cool'.

Politics

4 d. ago Off the beaten train track – discover ten of Britain’s hidden gems by rail

Take the railroad less travelled this summer, with a train trip to one of the country’s lesser-known destinations

Politics

4 d. ago Three bargain UK beach breaks from just £59 – and they’re all on Wowcher

We’ve hunted down the best-value seaside stays in Britain, and Wowcher’s got them all. From Blackpool to Cornwall, these deals put you on the coast for less.

Economics

5 d. ago Spanish beach bars demand urgent action as they reveal cost of Brits staying away

The president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Concessions has demanded that the Balearic government take urgent action to head off this summer's negative results before more businesses and jobs are lost

Politics

5 d. ago Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the frustrations that led to surprise fight with Jared Cannonier at UFC 319

Interview: Despite saying he had unfinished business at welterweight, the Briton will stay at middleweight to face Cannonier

Sport

5 d. ago JD Vance will stay at David Lammy's Grade I listed mansion during British 'MAGA summer' holiday as pair bond over 'being family men and faith'

America's second family will stay at Chevening House, the official residence of the Foreign Secretary , as they begin their break in Britain.

Society

6 d. ago Brit holidaymaker staying near Disney World is arrested for attempted murder 'after trying to drown daughter

Mark Gibbon, 62, was on a luxury holiday with his family at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, near Disney World, when he got into an argument about his will, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Events

6 d. ago US vice president JD Vance to stay with David Lammy as he holidays in Britain

Mr Vance and his family will begin their summer holiday this Friday with a stay at Chevening, the Foreign Secretary’s Grade I-listed mansion in Kent.

Politics

6 d. ago Vulture by Phoebe Greenwood review – a caustic satire on war reporting in the Middle East

A journalist pursues headline-making scoops whatever the cost to those in the conflict zone in this astute and darkly humorous debut novel by a former foreign correspondent‘Middle East on Fire: Israel positions tanks on Gaza border.” Journalist Phoebe Greenwood’s debut novel follows Sara Byrne, a freelance journalist in Gaza in 2012, who is reporting for a “pretty rightwing” British newspaper. Staying at the Beach Hotel, which is occupied exclusively by “middle-aged foreign correspondents”, she jostles with other reporters for stories while maintaining less-than-cordial relations with her fixer, Nasser. It could almost be a comedy of manners, with sketches of staff members and scenes from the hotel lobby. But it isn’t because, as the hotel owner puts it, “Gaza is a prison in non-stop war”.Vulture is a caustic study of what it means to report from a conflict, and particularly relevant to the current moment. It’s a knowing portrait by Greenwood, who was a freelance reporter in Je...

Events

7 d. ago Tourists and Spanish locals forced to evacuate after wildfire near beach resort

A dramatic forest fire near a beach resort in southern Spain has forced the evacuation of tourists and locals.

Society

7 d. ago Moment tourists tackle and detain migrants landing on packed Spanish beach

Beachgoers in Spain had their day out take a turn when a boat carrying 13 migrants landed on a jam packed beach as flip flop wearing tourists tackled them

Society

7 d. ago Moment migrants detained on Spanish beach after being tackled by tourists

On Sunday, swimming trunk-clad sunseekers were seen pinning down migrants who had arrived on the busy Sotillo Beach in Granada just moments earlier as families paddled in the shadows

Society

7 d. ago Incredible moment migrants are detained on Spanish beach after being tackled to the ground by tourists

This is the dramatic moment a dozen boat migrants were tackled and detained by tourists after landing on a packed Spanish beach.

Society

9 d. ago 'Keep your doors closed!' Experts urge Brits to stay indoors as amber warning for Storm Floris is issued with winds of 85mph feared for Scotland

The sixth named storm of the 2024-25 season has arrived in time for August and will batter Britain tomorrow.

Events

9 d. ago The 'secret' Spanish paradise beach ruined by influencers: Videos show piles of rubbish and tourists queuing to reach sand at Majorca beauty spot lauded by Instagrammers

Caló des Moro, once a secluded cove, turned into a tourist-choked destination after Instagrammers posted striking shots of its crystal clear waters and beautiful scenery.

Society

3 w. ago Huge blow to Butlin's and Pontins as UK's best holiday park named

Brits looking for their next staycation have been urged to 'look past heavyweights' like Butlin's and Pontins after both were snubbed in the league tables for the UK's best holiday park

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Three is the magic number’: Tyrrell Hatton says pints of Guinness can fuel Open glory

Briton tries to remain relaxed despite his usual ‘vocal’ approach after staying in contention on day two at PortrushFirst Tyrrell Hatton effed, jeffed and played his way into Open contention. Then he revealed he was off for three pints of Guinness to relax and ready himself for the business end of this championship.It sounds like a distinctly old-school approach. But the fact Hatton was smiling as he talked, spoke volumes. He is clearly happy and relaxed. And, just as importantly, now appears far better at flushing out the anger that erupts when he falls short of perfection or gets a bad break. And that makes him a live danger in Portrush. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Spanish lawyer says UK tourists facing beach fines in seven hotspots

A mass brawl broke out on a beach in Cadiz when the police swooped to stop people playing football and umbrellas can also land fines

Society