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Deliveroo's £2.9bn takeover by DoorDash shows UK still can't hang on to big firms

Deliveroo deal shows UK still can't hang on to big firms4 hours agoSimon JackBusiness editor•@BBCSimonJackPAThe takeover of Deliveroo by its US counterpart DoorDash is an illuminating example of...

Spain crackdown as holiday let fines on brink of booming in Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca

Holiday let fines in the Balearic Islands could rise to a maximum of £425,635 (€500,000), pending approval by the Balearic Government, reports the Majorca Daily Bulletin.On Tuesday, the regional...

The UK's 'cheapest' seaside town where homes are on sale for just £32,500

The UK is blessed with hundreds of beautiful seaside towns and living by the sea is a dream for many. However, with a gorgeous location usually comes high property prices.Luckily, there are some...

The ‘world's oldest pub’ in a stunning town overlooking a giant lake

The UK has one of the best, if not the best, pub cultures in the world. Few things beat sitting in a sunny beer garden on a lovely summer's day. However, when it comes to the world's oldest pub, it's...

Fury as China advertises ‘inflatable boats for refugees’ crossing to UK

Chinese companies are selling "refugee boats" and advertising them online to people smugglers, according a new report. Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce site, is hosting dozens of suppliers of...

The UK towns and cities where homes are selling quickest - 'just 19 days'

The property market in the UK is heating up, with homes in some towns and cities flying off the market at record speeds, but one London borough is setting new records. ]According to the latest...

Britons could avoid holiday scams if they conduct 1 simple five-minute check online

Private investigator Paul Jones of ARF Investigators said holiday scams are "becoming very sophisticated". Mr Jones said: "We've seen everything from fake listings to fake booking websites that look...

Win for Brits as popular Spanish islands move to scrap tourist tax increase

Plans to hike an unpopular tourist tax on Spanish islands during the peak summer season may be abandoned in a win for holidaymakers. The minority centre-right Balearic Government is in talks with the...

The 'invisible' marketing trick airbnb uses to get you to pay more for your stay

The online accommodation giant has become synonymous with holiday rentals - with the term “let’s get an Airbnb” becoming a popular phrase. But have you ever noticed that you often end up...

UK economy dealt another blow as job adverts 'plummet by nearly a quarter'

The number of new job listings in the UK has dropped by 23% in the last year, according to the country's biggest recruitment website. Employers warned that the drop revealed the extent of the "stark"...

Airbnb crackdown on Spanish islands leads to dozens of <b class='text-danger'>listings</b> being deleted

Airbnb crackdown on Spanish islands leads to dozens of listings being deleted

Airbnb is gearing up to purge a number of illegal listings from the Canary Islands, in response to a government crackdown on holiday rentals. After taking similar actions taken in Ibiza and Murcia,...

Popular Spanish islands sign Airbnb deal to delete over 150 illegal <b class='text-danger'>listings</b>

Popular Spanish islands sign Airbnb deal to delete over 150 illegal listings

Airbnb has signed a landmark agreement with the Canary Islands regional government to bring order to the often unregulated holiday rental market. The homestay company which has well over 420,000...

UK county 'confused with remote Pacific island' in Donald Trump tariffs blunder

A tiny island between Australia and New Zealand has been slapped with 29% tariffs by the US - in what appears to be a mix-up with the UK county that shares its name. The 2,000-strong population of...

If hotel receptionist says this you need to take action immediately says expert

A hotel expert has highlighted the red flags which could indicate something could be about to go seriously wrong on your stay. According to top hotel Stanton House if the receptionist says the wrong...

Asia's 'best beach' on tropical island with golden sands and 34C heat

Asia's official "best beach" is a tropical island paradise with golden sands and temperatures that can reach 34C in March. The utopia won Tripadvisor's 'Best of the Best' title in the Travellers’...

Gorgeous European destination where you can stay in luxury hotel for less than £100

If you’ve got European travel plans this summer but don’t want to break the bank on your holiday, then there’s one place you can go for a taste of luxury without a hefty price tag. New research...

Beautiful country with the world’s largest cave has 'hidden gem' £22 luxury hotels

If you’re planning your summer holidays and want to save some cash where you can, then accommodation might not be the first thing you think of - especially not five star hotels. But new research...

Pretty town with 'scenic view around every corner' named one of UK's best places to live

Derbyshire has reaffirmed its reputation as a desirable county, with one of its charming market towns being named among the top places to live in the UK. The prestigious Sunday Times Best Place To...

Seaside town 'rougher' than famous neighbour named one of UK's best places to live

A little-known Cornwall town has been spotlighted as one of the best places to live in the UK, bypassing some of the more predictable choices. The famous Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide has...