36 h. ago Brits warned of overlooked airport rule that could cost them thousands

A crackdown on this popular activity in airports means holidaymakers could be landed with a huge fine if they're caught

Events

4 d. ago Defense secretary Pete Hegseth says military will stay in Los Angeles for 60 days – live

Troop deployment, which has been heavily criticized, will cost $134m, Pentagon says; Trump doubles down on decision to deploy thousands more troops Trump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ moveUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Algarve holiday resort issues new tourist rules which could cost Brits thousands

Brits will face penalty charges of up to £3,375 for tourists who flout behaviour codes in the Algarve resort of Albufeira after city hall legislators approved the strict new rules

Politics

7 d. ago We have lived in our homes for years... but now our neighbours are costing us thousands

Residents of a once-proud neighbourhood say their lives are being turned upside down.

Society

7 d. ago Thousands of families face Inheritance Tax probe as HMRC cracks down

The number of probes has risen by more than a third in just a year

Politics

9 d. ago Hidden cost of designer dogs the breeders won't tell you about: Pet owners say trendy breeds like cockapoos are costing them thousands in vet bills

Speaking to MailOnline, Brits have shared how they've spent thousands on the 'expensive' pets, only to be floored by extortionate vet bills as a result of recurring health issues.

Economics

1 week ago Luxury Airbnbs: tell us what got you into running one, or booking a stay at one

We’re interested to hear from owners of luxury Airbnb-style rentals how business has been, and from guests why they opted to book a stay at a private luxury propertyHigh-quality finishes, amenities such as pools, saunas, snooker tables and firepits, or a prime location: luxury Airbnb-style rentals are on the rise, amid a skyrocketing demand for holiday stays at exclusive and often very large properties that can cost thousands per night.We’re interested to hear from both owners of luxury short-term rentals and from guests who have booked stays at them. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Coachella threatens Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins for 'Cowchella' name of his tiny Welsh pop festival

The 49-year-old had been happily organising his 'Cowchella' festival in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, when the 250,000-capacity music venue got in touch.

Events

1 week ago Coachella costs Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins thousands by insisting he change name of his tiny Welsh pop festival 'Cowchella'

The 49-year-old had been happily organising his 'Cowchella' festival in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, when the 250,000-capacity music venue got in touch.

Politics

1 week ago Number of empty council homes in West Lothian 'lowest in two years'

Councillors heard this week that the bulk of homes vacated come back needing thousands of pounds spent on them, with costs sometimes difficult to recoup except through debt recovery agencies.

Politics

1 week ago Thousands owed up to £1,000 as eight energy companies told to pay out

A total of £74million is being paid out after a major investigation related to how homes were being charged for their energy

Economics

2 w. ago Letters sent out as people could be owed over £7,000 after error

HMRC is writing to around 370,000 people to inform them of a mistake that could be affecting their state pension, with thousands of individuals owed a significant sum

Economics

2 w. ago New community fund offering £1,000 grants to mark 70th anniversary

Applications will close at the end of June

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands of Brits due £90 refund after changes to major debt rule

The Insolvency Service has written to thousands of people who could be due the refund

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands to get £100 in cost of living help as scheme reopens

In the recent extension of the Household Support Fund scheme, Hartlepool Council received £1.75million in funding and recently confirmed how it planned to spend it

Economics

3 w. ago 'Homeless villages' in Spain's airports spread to Mallorca and Costa del Sol: Scores of people sleep rough in terminals used by thousands of Brits

Urgent action is being demanded as the homelessness situation at a number of popular Spanish holiday airports, including Mallorca and the Costa del Sol, reaches crisis point.

Society

4 w. ago US army parade could cost up to $45m and involve 6,600 soldiers

Celebration of 250th anniversary, falling on Trump’s birthday, to also feature tanks and hundreds of vehiclesA major military parade to celebrate the US army’s 250th anniversary – which will also coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – could cost up to $45m and involve thousands of soldiers, hundreds of army vehicles and dozens of warplanes and battle tanks.The 14 June parade in Washington DC will feature 6,600 soldiers, as well as 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, multiple US outlets reported, citing US army spokespeople. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Some people could be missing out on nearly £6,000 due to pension underpayments

The DWP has overpaid an extra £90 million as a result of its own errors last year

Economics