Home to some of the best animal-spotting sites in the world, Justine Gosling finds safari in Botswana is a slice of paradise His name was George. He made my heart …
May 2024
Savoy Palace hotel in Madeira: Fun in the Portugal sun
You can find island life a short hop from London in Portugal’s sunny Madeira. Here’s how to do it. THE DESTINATION: A small island off the coast of Portugal, Madeira …
Aston Martin Vantage 2024 review: From sports car to supercar
When does a sports car become a supercar? The boundary is blurred, but there’s no doubt Aston Martin has blasted right through it. “This is a major shift,” says Alex …
Number of new homes built in 2024 plunges by a fifth in blow to government house building targets
The number of new homes built dropped substantially in the first quarter of 2024 as the sector struggled with the impact of high interest rates and poor weather, new data …
Tribunal approves Stagecoach £25m settlement in train fare class action
Stagecoach South Western Trains has agreed to pay a class action suit up to £25m in settlement, bringing an end to its five year dispute. The lawsuit was originally launched …
McIlroy says ‘stars are aligning’ as he eyes end to 10-year major drought at US PGA
Rory McIlroy believes “the stars are aligning” ahead of this week’s US PGA Championship after he returned to winning ways at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday. The Northern Irishman …
M&S chair: ‘Gove never engaged with us on Oxford Street ruling’
The chair of Marks and Spencer has lashed out at Michael Gove over the planning row centring on its Oxford Street store redevelopment, saying he has “never engaged” with the …
Inside the relaunched plans to create 8,000 jobs next to Manchester Airport
Plans to create up to 8,000 jobs next to Manchester Airport have been relaunched and re-branded. Formerly known as Airport City Manchester, Mix Manchester will feature two million sq ft …
London Stansted has busiest month ever as airlines brace for summer getaway
London Stansted Airport has reported its busiest month of passenger traffic ever as the summer season kicks off. The summer schedule for the aviation industry, defined by the International Air …
Long-term sickness now top reason for women being out of work
Long-term sickness has become the main reason for women being out of work, according to research by one trade union. The number of women who are economically inactive as a …