8 h. ago Will a spike in oil price mean I pay more for my flight or holiday?

Tour operators can add 8% to the cost of a package – but they must show their working

Economics

25 h. ago Britain warns against all travel to Israel as fighting with Iran intensifies

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran will pay ‘a very heavy price’ for civilian deaths

Events

49 h. ago Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble | Geoff Lemon

Failure of top three meant holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from pitch flattening outAt a little before 1pm on a Saturday afternoon in London, a group of Australian cricketers stood around blinking in the sunlight, looking confused, like they had just popped up from a green tube in an unexpectedly bright part of the Koopa Kingdom. Less than a day earlier they had been right on top, happily on their way to a second consecutive World Test Championship title. In less than three sessions of stubbornness and brilliance, South Africa had taken that away.Sport is about creating an arena for the unexpected and some get hung up on the idea that acknowledging differences between participants is a form of disrespect. But the resource disparity should have made this contest one-sided. It was a triumph over politics and economics as much as over a rival group of players. Continue reading...

Economics

56 h. ago Voices: If the BBC licence fee is scrapped, Doctor Who should disappear behind a paywall

Radical new plans to overhaul BBC funding could link the price of your house with how much you pay for your TV licence. I’ve got an even better idea, says Clair Woodward

Events

59 h. ago 'I never have to pay full price for my McDonald's thanks to this one easy trick'

Maccies fans have discovered a secret trick to bagging yourself a discounted meal so you can tuck into your Big Mac meal while saving the pennies - and it couldn't be easier

Economics

3 d. ago How Iran’s military can wreak cold, bloody revenge on Israel

Israel’s attack on Iran was an existential defence but we will all pay the price, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Events

3 d. ago Mark Wright forced to apologise for 'tasteless' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash

Mark Wright has issued a public apology after sharing a post about his flight home from a lavish holiday with wife Michelle Keegan just hours after the fatal Air India plane crash today.

Events

3 d. ago Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post following fatal Air India plane crash

Mark Wright has apologised after sharing a post about a flight home from a holiday with Michelle Keegan

Events

3 d. ago Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash

Mark Wright has apologised after sharing a post about a flight home from a holiday with Michelle Keegan on the same day as the news of the Air India plane crash

Events

4 d. ago Skyscanner says 'avoid' these 'peak days' to book holiday flight tickets

The travel search engine has explored its historical flight price data, revealing the optimal and least favourable times to book vacations

Politics

4 d. ago Police leaders say they will struggle to fulfil Labour’s promise to recruit 13,000 officers

Projected £1.2bn police funding shortfall expected to grow after spending review outlined fall in Home Office spending powerPolice forces will struggle to fulfil Keir Starmer’s promise to recruit an additional 13,000 officers and the public will “pay the price”, police leaders have warned, after the chancellor outlined a decline in Home Office spending power on Wednesday.The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it would be incredibly difficult to deliver the prime minister’s election pledge within the lifetime of this parliament, with a projected £1.2bn shortfall in police funding expected to grow. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Crowning glory: Here’s the blueprint for your most fabulous summer hair yet

Depending on your destination - and of course the forecast - summer can spell challenging times for our hair. From humidity, to harmful UV rays, drying chlorine and sea water, the hurdles keep on coming. Still, with some expert advice and a little extra time and care there needn’t be a price to pay for your time in the sun. Here’s what to bear in mind:

Politics

5 d. ago Warnings that police £1.2bn funding shortfall will continue to grow

Police leaders have reacted with dismay to the funding plan set out by the chancellor on Wednesday, as one said ‘the public will pay the price’.

Events

6 d. ago Dad fell to his death while on holiday in Turkey after being removed from flight

Ben Crook, 32, was reported missing after he flew out to Antalya with partner Jess Jenkins and their two children on September 23.

Events

8 d. ago Man City may have to revisit Manchester United plan despite Chelsea millions

Chelsea's interest in Jamie Gittens could see them pay Manchester City more millions, but is that a big enough price for the Blues?

Sport

9 d. ago Katie Price fails to pay £12,500 a month debt after bankruptcy agreement

The former glamour model was declared bankrupt twice in the last six years

Economics

1 week ago If Trump cuts funding to NPR and PBS, rural America will pay a devastating price

Much of the country has little access to local news, with public media filling the void – and serving as a lifelineWhen Hurricane Helene walloped North Carolina last fall, residents were hit by a second threat at the same time: the dire need for accurate information.The loss of electric power amid the widespread flooding meant that people – especially those in isolated areas – were deprived of basic news. They needed to know about everything from road closures to the whereabouts of their family and friends to sources of drinkable water.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Companies that spinelessly follow Trump's cuts to DEI will pay a heavy price | Miriam González Durántez

Going along with the US’s perverse programme is not just a moral failure – it directly contravenes EU and British lawOrganising a women’s networking event in the US has become an act of defiance. Companies with equality-driven agendas risk losing government contracts. Some are receiving McCarthy-like letters asking them to confirm that they have no diversity policies. Activities designed to support women, including healthcare research, are being threatened, and companies are backtracking on former commitments. Women’s networking events, the gathering of diversity data and targeted training are being questioned. And some companies are requesting that charities focused on women and girls consider changes to their programmes in order to navigate the current climate. The one I founded, Inspiring Girls, has already been asked to “include men as role models”.This anti-diversity wave isn’t just a social backlash to the many excesses of wokeness – it is politically orchestrated and driven. ...

Politics

1 week ago Spain holiday turmoil as hundreds of British tourists stranded due to flight cancellations

Many holidaymakers were unable to get home from half term trips

Politics

1 week ago Scots would pay price for Nigel Farage's proposed funding shakeup

The Reform UK's plan to scrap the Barnett Formula would lead to cuts to public services in Scotland, says Record View.

Economics