13 h. ago The secret extra charges catching out Brits this summer: The rip

From having to pay additional fees for everything from HP sauce, ice cubes to place mats on the table, here are the secret extra charges leaving Brits out of pocket this summer.

Politics

18 h. ago As we're banned from bringing meat and cheese home from EU... How to savour Britain's best deli delights

British holidaymakers hoping for a tasty supermarket haul this summer are in for a shock, due to a government ban on importing meat and dairy products from the EU.

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66 h. ago Warning to UK families over visiting four countries this summer

Brits heading to holiday hotspots around Europe this summer may face organised anti-tourism protests as soon as they arrive at airports with locals fuming at rising prices

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3 d. ago Britain's 20 best seaside hotels, campsites and cottages: Property expert picks their favourite spots to stay right by the beach

Summer is just around the corner, making the British seaside all the more alluring. Alex Fisher, who edits Coast Magazine, has picked her favourite UK shoreside stays.

Society

5 d. ago Hotel offers genius scheme to avoid 6am towel dash this summer

As summer approaches, weary Britons across the country are preparing to enter battle at all-inclusive hotels around the globe. But one hotel has found a way to end the sunbed wars...

Politics

5 d. ago Holiday chaos as British tourists told 'don't come here – we can't take it anymore'

Anti-tourism protesters in Tenerife have told Brits to stay away from the Spanish island this summer as they vowed to "take the fight to the streets" in tourist hotspots

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9 d. ago Woman asks for Benidorm party holiday alternatives and everyone says the same thing

Benidorm is notorious among Brits as the number one summer holiday destination for anyone after a sun-soaked beach and a whole lot of laughs with mates and strangers alike

Politics

1 week ago Brighton’s Carlos Baleba: ‘My dad said if I learn acrobatics it will help my timing’

Midfielder on overcoming Premier League nerves, adapting while grieving for his mum and what shaped his work ethicNot much fazes Carlos Baleba. The Brighton midfielder likes to spend his spare time watching horror films – “they don’t scare me; nothing has ever scared me” – or even dancing on his own to Mbolé music from his native Cameroon. “Sometimes I need to move my body,” Baleba says with a smirk.Thanks to a strict training regime that he began at the age of 10 under the watchful eye of his father, Eugene, Baleba has developed into one of the Premier League’s most imposing figures. The 21-year-old is tipped to become the latest big-money transfer to leave Brighton after Moisés Caicedo was sold to Chelsea for a British record £115m in the summer of 2023. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Millions of Brits set to lose Child Benefit payments this summer

The weekly payment is worth £26.05 for your first child, and £17.25 each for any additional children.

Economics

1 week ago Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Raises further intrigue over fly-half selection debateSexton endorsed Owen Farrell in press interviewJohnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the summer tour of Australia in a surprise move that raises further intrigue over the fly-half selection debate following his previous criticism of Finn Russell and endorsement of Owen Farrell.Sexton was not named by Andy Farrell when the head coach unveiled his assistants for the tour last month but will now join Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman, Richard Wigglesworth and John Fogarty on the coaching ticket. The 39-year-old will also join Farrell’s coaching staff at Ireland upon the conclusion of the Lions tour. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Brits issued huge 3 month Brexit passport warning ahead of booming summer

British passport holders are urged to check the issue and expiry dates of their passport to ensure they comply with European Union and Schengen Zone post-Brexit requirements

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1 week ago Dr Martens' 'most comfortable' sandals are like 'walking on clouds' and are now less than £80

The British footwear brand has slashed the price of a number of summer-ready sandals in its outlet sale

Economics

1 week ago Revealed: The least crowded European destinations for a quiet beach holiday

With summer on the horizon and millions of Brits set to head abroad, a new study by Wizz Air has revealed which European beaches offer sun, sea - and space for a prime spot on the sand. 

Politics

1 week ago Car boot culture moves online: Checkout.com reports 127% uplift in pre

The traditional car boot sale – once the spring / summer hallmark of British grassroots retail – is transitioning online, as online platforms are increasingly being used to sell pre-loved items to reach wider audiences and optimise returns. Checkout.com, which processes billions of transactions for thousands of companies that shape the digital economy, has reported a 127% uplift in pre-loved transactions from February to March this year.

Politics

2 w. ago UK report says outdated laws hampered fight against misinformation during anti

British lawmakers say outdated laws unfit for the social media age hampered police from countering false claims that helped fuel anti-immigrant violence in Britain last summer

Sport

2 w. ago Amazon offers major discount on 'excellent' Flymo lawn mower with 6,000 five

Brits will be looking to spruce up their outdoor spaces for summer and Amazon's offering on this Flymo lawn mower comes just in time

Politics

2 w. ago Pulp announce their first album in 24 years: ‘We hope you enjoy the music’

Britpop legends will support the album with a summer arena tour concluding in their hometown of Sheffield

Culture

2 w. ago Charges dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ trend

A judge dismissed the conspiracy and kidnapping charges against Kelsy Brainard, Easton Randall, Kevin Carroll, Isabella Trudeau, and Joaquin Smith

Politics

2 w. ago Beautiful Greek island tourists rarely visit where locals escape the crowds

Ahead of the swarms of travellers booking trips to Brit favourites this summer, blogs urge visitors to take a chance and explore this underrated island - which remains a well kept secret by locals.

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2 w. ago Brits flying to Europe for summer holidays warned they face disruption amid surge in flight delays

An estimated 90 million passengers are expected to fly to or from UK airports between June and September this year

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