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The beautiful city that's 'more expensive than London' for tourists as £600 alert issued

A beautiful UK city has been revealed to now be 'more expensive than London' for tourists as a £600 alert is issued. Edinburgh has emerged as the most expensive major city break destination in...

Gmail and Yahoo users issued warning about ignoring emails with even one certain phrase

UK users of Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook have been issued a stark warning about a new email scam that could prove costly if ignored. Action Fraud has reported a surge in 'extortion scams', with the...

This African country is ‘better and cheaper' than Turkey, Spain, Portugal - 3 reasons why

Brits are always keen to get as much as they can for their money when taking a much needed break abroad. Some popular foreign destinations that have emerged over recent decades are in Europe, such as...

Travel expert reveals the cheapest months to fly this year for budget-friendly getaways

As summer approaches, many of us will be planning a getaway to make the most of the good weather from the likes of one of Europe’s best beaches, or perhaps lounge by a pool with a swim up bar....

Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons

Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons47 minutes agoAnnabel RackhamCulture reporterGetty ImagesTaylor Swift's representatives have told the BBC she is being brought into a legal row...

Labour-run council slammed after introducing second home tax - on 33 homeowners

A Labour-run council has been criticised after introducing a second-home council tax on 33 homeowners. Critics said Rochdale council undertook a "cash grabbing" move, given that properties account...

Brits warned 'don't come' to holiday hotspot as cost to visit is '<b class='text-danger'>extortion</b>ate'

Brits warned 'don't come' to holiday hotspot as cost to visit is 'extortionate'

Brits have been told "don't come" to a popular holiday destination, as prices at the hotspot have been getting "out of control". It comes after tourists have warned of the worrying prices at the...

S<b class='text-danger'>extortion</b> blackmailer jailed after plot backfired when man fled her home

Sextortion blackmailer jailed after plot backfired when man fled her home

Connie Furlong manipulated her vulnerable victim by threatening to show video footage of him to the police, alleging she had been sexually assaulted.The victim managed to escape from her home when...

Majorca tourist chaos as seaside city invaded by 23 cruise ships in one week

Questions are being raised about whether the agreement limiting the arrival of cruise ships in Palma, the capital of Majorca, which was implemented in 2022 is being fulfilled following a hectic May...

Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre

Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre1 hour agoJoe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceGetty ImagesThe National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned...

Co-op cyber attack affects customer data, firm admits, after hackers contact BBC

Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data54 minutes agoJoe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceGetty ImagesCyber criminals have told BBC News their hack against Co-op is far...

Labour's barmy milkshake tax proves Rachel Reeves can't keep her hands off your cash

In a week of strong contenders for mad Labour ideas, including a taxpayer funded Pagan chaplain for the Ministry of Justice and Ed Miliband’s latest delusional plot to “dim” the sun, when all...

Gangster who enjoyed £500,000 life of crime will only have to pay back £1

Paul Woodford has a notorious history in Merseyside's gangland (Image: NWROCU)A notorious gangland figure who amassed nearly £500,000 from his criminal exploits has been ordered to pay back a mere...

King Charles's Sandringham sparks fury as visitors make two complaints

The King’s Sandringham Estate has failed to make a regal impression on some visitors who have complained about the high cost ofits entrance fee and food. The Norfolk house and 60-acre garden was...

Chinese company bought British Steel to close it, Nigel Farage rages as key details emerge

British Steel’s Chinese owners wanted to keep control of four mills even though it planned to shut the Scunthorpe blast furnaces. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Jingye was determined to...

Nigel Farage blasts huge new taxes on UK second home owners - 'this is <b class='text-danger'>extortion</b>'

Nigel Farage blasts huge new taxes on UK second home owners - 'this is extortion'

Reform leader Nigel Farage has hit out the Government over new taxes on second home owners. Since April 1, councils across England are able to charge a council tax premium on second homes of up to...

Erdogan's main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest

Erdogan's main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest12 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockIstanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who's Turkey's biggest...

Heartbreak for UK city as last shop of its kind to close after 40 years

A UK city is set to lose a shop that is the "last of its kind" after almost 40 years of trading. The family-run shop in Birmingham city centre opened in 1987 and will close its doors for good on Good...

Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy

Argentina has descended into chaos with trains disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments interrupted, deliveries halted and banks closed as unions staged a general strike against Javier Milei's...

Shop owner hits back at 'heartbreaking abuse' over her £10 pasties

A deli owner in Cornwall has hit back at critics after being scrutinised for the shop's pasty pricing. Terri and Caleb Munday, who own Mousehole Deli and Kitchen, found themselves under fire for...