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Airbnb fined €64m by Spain over illegal listings

Spain imposes a €64m fine on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, part of a major crackdown on platforms fuelling the housing crisis. Discover the details and Airbnb's response.

Canary Islands placed on 'no travel' list

Fodor's travel guide warns Brits against visiting the Canary Islands due to overtourism protests, soaring housing costs, and environmental strain. Discover the local impact.

Lads' trip ruined by drunken passport confiscation

A Glasgow man's lads' holiday descended into chaos when a drunk friend lost jewellery, accused everyone of theft, and confiscated their passports. Discover how one mistake ruined a friendship.

Wildfire Rebuild Pushes Locals Out of Oregon Town

Residents of Detroit, Oregon, are fleeing as rapid, luxurious rebuilding after the 2020 wildfires transforms their community with expensive holiday lets, soaring property prices, and a lost sense of community. Discover the impact.

Top 20 nostalgic activities Brits miss from past

A new poll reveals the top 20 activities Brits feel nostalgic for, from paying with cash to renting VHS tapes. Discover how technology has changed daily life and which traditions endure.

2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed

Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.

City investor's holiday home plan sparks Cornish row

A multi-millionaire financier's bid to convert a former council house into an exclusive holiday let has ignited furious opposition from locals in picturesque Portscatho, Cornwall, creating a bitter class divide in the coastal community.

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