BBC's £63m taxi deal sparks licence fee fury
The BBC plans to spend up to £63m on taxis for staff and presenters while slashing programme budgets by £150m. Critics blast the 'out of touch' spending as the licence fee is set to rise. Read more.
The BBC plans to spend up to £63m on taxis for staff and presenters while slashing programme budgets by £150m. Critics blast the 'out of touch' spending as the licence fee is set to rise. Read more.
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A 55-year-old American tourist has been discovered deceased on a remote Cretan hiking path, sparking a major emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
A Japanese tourist in his 50s tragically collapsed and died while visiting Rome's ancient Pantheon, despite immediate medical attention from on-site staff.
A 43-year-old US tourist has been killed in a violent knife attack in the popular resort town of Cascais, Portugal, with local authorities launching a murder investigation.
A British tourist's holiday in Thailand turns into a legal nightmare after being arrested for allegedly refusing to pay his substantial bar bill at a popular Pattaya nightspot.
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A British grandmother faces life-threatening injuries after a catastrophic taxi collision during her Tenerife holiday, leaving her family in a desperate race against time.
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Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
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Australian tourist Nic Stavropoulos faces serious sexual assault allegations in Greece after a night out in Mykonos, leaving his family devastated and fighting for his return.
A British holidaymaker's dream trip to India ended in tragedy when his bus collided with a truck, claiming his life and leaving his family devastated. The shocking incident raises serious questions about road safety in popular tourist destinations.
A 39-year-old British man has been discovered dead in the staff changing room of a popular Bali hostel. Indonesian authorities are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death at the Canggu Bunkrooms.
Egyptian security forces launch manhunt after German tourist critically injured in Hurghada knife attack, with two suspects already in custody as investigation continues.
The grieving family of a British fitness enthusiast who died suddenly during a Turkish holiday is seeking answers as post-mortem results reveal troubling details about his final hours.
A British grandfather given 24 hours to live after collapsing on a Greek island holiday makes miraculous recovery as family races to his bedside in emotional medical drama.
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A British holidaymaker has died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony at a popular Costa del Sol resort, sparking a major police investigation into the tragic incident.
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A British tourist was brutally stabbed in an unprovoked attack near New York's Times Square. The victim remains hospitalised as authorities search for the assailant in what appears to be a random act of violence.
A British father from Essex battles for freedom after defending his family from violent youths at a Maltese hotel. Fearing he won't survive prison, his story reveals a tourist's worst nightmare abroad.
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