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Tourists heading to Spain 'sent message' with new rules

Spain's government launched a significant offensive against Airbnb last month, keen to show that the nation's economy and housing market are not up for grabs, a government minister has said,...

I flew on the new Global Airlines A380 and it was a 'surreal' experience

Images from the Global Airlines flight from Manchester Airport to New York JFK on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (Image: Liv Clarke)If you've jetted off from Manchester Airport to New York, chances are you...

These are the FOUR most dangerous nations to the UK amid nuclear and biological fears

The UK is facing escalating threats as the world plunges into a new era of "greater instability", prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to launch a fresh defence review in preparation for potential...

UK 'only ever 90 minutes away from WW3 missile strike' warns top general

Cruise missiles could hit and destroy a British city in just 90 minutes, according to the author of the Strategic Defence Review.General Sir Richard Barrons, a former British Army chief, warned towns...

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says47 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporter•@DavidSamFrancisJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•@bealejonathanMinistry of DefenceThe...

Tourist months could be lost in Spain because of extreme heat, warns meteorologist

Key tourist summer months could be lost in Spain thanks to extreme heatwaves becoming more and more frequent. Last year Spain recorded their warmest year on record with soaring temperatures...

Rachel Reeves has pushed UK to the brink – what happens next will even horrify her

She made a disastrous start in No. 11, inheriting an economy that was finally showing signs of life, then throttling it.I could write a book on her early blunders, but here’s a quick rundown of the...

The pretty city just 15 miles from the UK's "most beautiful" with way less tourists

With its cute cobbled squares, historic buildings and its towering cathedral visible for miles across the fens, this pretty pocket city is the often forgotten gem of the east of...

UK government to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories

UK government to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories2 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe government will spend £1.5bn on at least six new munitions and...

MoD set to plough £1.5billion to fix 'mouldy, damp and freezing' military homes

The MoD is set to plough £1.5 billion into transforming 'mouldy, damp and freezing' military homes as part of a major spending review. More than £1.5 billion in extra funding for the housing will...

Inside the UK's 'most beautiful village' ruined by nosey tourists with drones

Castle Combe in Wiltshire is one of the UK's most Instagram-able village (Image: SWNS)The tranquil life in Castle Combe, often lauded as the UK's "most beautiful village," is being disrupted by the...

One group to miss out on Labour's U-turn over DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy

A government minister has dashed the hopes of some pensioners by confirming that the Winter Fuel Payment will not be reinstated for all this year, despite Labour's recent policy reconsideration....

Elon Musk's X crashes just hours after his Oval Office farewell appearance

Thousands of users are reporting issues with Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, after his speech at the White House with Donald Trump. Over 7,000 people have reported outages with the social media app...

Faisal Islam: Tariff ruling completely changes the global trade war

Faisal Islam: Tariff ruling completely changes the global trade war4 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor, BBC News•@faisalislamGetty Images"Watch the courts" was the whispered message a...

Travel to holiday hotspot 'a real risk' says former ambassador

Former British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, has urged the Foreign Office to issue a warning against travel to Egypt, citing heightened risks for Brits in the wake of a UN ruling on the illegal...