Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Swapping Center Parcs in the UK for a stay at the at their namesake resorts in Europe could see holidaymakers more than half the cost of accommodation, according to a new report. In one example, choosing...
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Deputy PM leads largest UK business delegation for over a decade
Deputy Prime Minister leads 450+ strong UK business delegation to Saudi Arabia for flagship summit – GREAT FUTURES Riyadh Supported by lead partners, British Airways and HSBC, the summit will accelerate vital business to business links between the kingdoms £3 billion of ongoing investment in the North East helping to sustain c.2000 jobs in the...
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UK Relaxes ‘Land-Based Gambling’ Rules as Online Betting Grows
The British government is loosening its rules for brick-and-mortar betting businesses as online gambling grows. The U.K.’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport issued a report Thursday (May 16) that would allow for cashless payments on gaming machines in places like casinos, arcades and bingo halls, while introducing an age limit of 18 for these machines. The rules would allow establishments to...
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Rishi Sunak posts video on curbing migration in UK: ‘STOPPED’
Two weeks after King Charles approved legislation crucial to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, the latter shared a video on X outlining steps he has implemented to curb migration. The 15-second video, uploaded on social media platform X, shows Sunak stamping a sheet of paper with red ink...
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A new grass court calendar for 2025
During the past two years the LTA in consultation with the All England Club have been reviewing the entire grass court season with the intention of improving the experience for fans and players. The purpose of the review has been to raise the profile and visibility of tennis in Britain during the run up to...
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Queen’s to host new pre-Wimbledon women’s tennis event as Birmingham loses out
The Queen’s Club will host a professional women’s tennis tournament for the first time in more than 50 years – but at the expense of a similar event in Birmingham. Queen’s has been a men-only event since 1973 but from 2025 will start a week earlier and last a fortnight, with the women following immediately...
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The 10 best holidays in Norfolk for 2024
One of the fleet used for the WWII Dunkirk evacuations in May 1940, her restoration included a new curved mahogany canopy and mast. Be sure to spot Ernest Tom Neathercoat, a lifeboat which served Wells between 1965 and 1990. How to do it: Curlew Coastal Charters (07512 086794; curlewcoastalcharters.co.uk) offers trips ranging from £10 per...
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Cranborne Chase, the A-list alternative to the Cotswolds
A couple of miles south of the village is Old Wardour Castle, an atmospheric ruin that appeared in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner. Not far from that is pint-sized Swallowcliff, home to the Royal Oak pub, owned since 2020 by TV presenter James May. There are celebrity residents too...
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Business Intelligence: Next-Generation Data Analytics | Silicon UK Tech News
Making informed decisions based on data-driven insights has become paramount in the ever-evolving business landscape. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, characterised by rapid technological advancement and unprecedented access to data, the next generation of business intelligence (BI) will revolutionise how businesses operate, innovate, and thrive in the digital age. Traditionally,...
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What is Temu and is it safe to buy from? – Which? News
Temu exploded onto the online marketplace scene in 2023, rocketing in popularity and creating a huge buzz on social media and beyond. Word of mouth is everything for this new online marketplace; you may well have heard from a friend who’s bought a water bottle for £2 or a pair of trainers for £6. But...
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What channel is Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 6 of NBA Playoffs series | Sporting News United Kingdom
The defending champs are one win away from the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Timberwolves, 112-97, on Tuesday night in Game 5. Nikola Jokic shone, and Denver managed to shut down Anthony Edwards in the victory, pushing the series to 3-2. Jokic scored 40 points and had 13 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon also had...
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The 2024 NFL season schedule drops soon: Here’s how to watch every football game this year
American Football is back (sort of)! While the 2024 NFL preseason won’t kick off until 1 August, the complete 2024 NFL season schedule has been announced, ushering in the unofficial start of the 2024-25 NFL season. The popularity of the NFL (National Football League) in the UK continues to grow with 3.7m people tuning in...