New Year's Eve Strikes at Westminster and DLR
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino workers will strike from 10pm on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A journalist reviews Zedwell's capsule 'Cocoons' in Piccadilly Circus, starting at £35.82 a night. Is this the future of budget London accommodation or a claustrophobic nightmare?
Emergency services are tackling a major blaze at the Imperial Hotel in Hove. Guests evacuated, public urged to avoid the area. Latest updates.
A travel journalist reveals the grim hotel room discovery that led to a vital pre-use check. Learn the simple step to ensure your mug is clean.
We review the newly refurbished Mar Hall Hotel near Glasgow, a £20m resort voted among Europe's top 20 by Condé Nast readers. Discover its Scottish luxury, dining, and spa.
Aussie singer G Flip sparks a viral debate after revealing why they remove hotel bedspreads and decorative pillows. Former cleaners confirm the dirty truth. Read the full story and see what other travellers do.
Discover the Ace Hotel & Swim Club on Athens' Riviera. Our review covers its 1970s-chic pool, design-led rooms, and vibrant cafe culture, perfect for remote workers and style-conscious travellers.
Discover Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton, the UK's coolest city. This unique boutique hotel offers 19 wildly themed rooms, a vibrant bar, and a very playful room service menu for an unforgettable stay.
The historic former US embassy in London's Mayfair, transformed into The Chancery Rosewood hotel after a £1bn renovation, has been ranked the world's best new luxury hotel. Discover the opulent suites, rooftop bar, and mixed reviews.
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
Swiss hotel chain Mövenpick will open its first UK property in Hampshire in late 2027, featuring its famous daily 'Chocolate Hour'. Bookings for the 400-acre resort are now open.
A 13-year-old girl has died after falling from the fifth floor of a derelict hotel in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. The incident highlights the dangers of abandoned buildings in tourist areas.
A historic Scottish hotel, once a stopover for The Beatles, has been bought for a multi-million-pound restoration. The Roman Camp Hotel in Callander will reopen as Thackray House in 2026.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out. The union demands a fair contract after four years of negotiations.
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Discover Calcot & Spa, a luxury family-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds offering free childcare, a stunning spa, and sustainability focus. Your perfect winter getaway awaits.
The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Discover why Nine Orchard, New York's new 'hipster hotel' in the Lower East Side, is a celebrity magnet and offers unparalleled luxury. Plan your stylish city break now.
The 109-year-old Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs has been completely destroyed by a devastating fire. Emergency crews from three towns battled the inferno. Read the full story.
Hotels are adopting airline-style dynamic pricing powered by artificial intelligence, creating personalised bundles that could change how we book accommodation forever. Discover what this means for your wallet.
Ex-hotel housekeeper exposes the truth about what really happens behind closed doors - from hygiene horrors to guest behaviour that will make you cringe.
A British holidaymaker's Las Vegas getaway turned into a financial nightmare after being slapped with a staggering $2,300 fine for smoking in a Rio Hotel room. Discover how hotels are cracking down on smoking violations and how to avoid costly penalties.
Discover our in-depth review of Manhattan's PUBLIC Hotel, where Ian Schrager's revolutionary 'luxury for all' concept meets breathtaking city views and minimalist design.
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
A British traveller's overnight stay turned into a nightmare after discovering what's being called Britain's most disgusting hotel, complete with mould, grime and concerning safety issues.