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In need of an affordable holiday? Here are the top 10 cheapest destinations to book
From France to Denmark, this year’s getaway is looking surprisingly affordable
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Snow and ice expected to bring travel disruption ahead of amber weather warning
Parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland could see blizzard-like conditions on Friday. -
John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly
The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget. -
Claire Foy says playing Queen Elizabeth II felt like ‘just another role’
The actress won two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for the role. -
Mushroom pellets use fungi ‘superpowers’ to restore forests around world
Rhizocore Technologies aims to curate Earth’s largest library of fungal specimens. -
Dani Dyer-Bowen inspired to go on Celebrity SAS after watching Georgia Harrison
Dyer is among 14 famous faces who feature in the upcoming series of the Channel 4 reality show. -
Number of mortgaged first-time buyers ‘up by nearly a fifth’ in 2025
Yorkshire Building Society estimated there were 18% more first-time buyer mortgage transactions last year than in 2024. -
Queen Elizabeth II and British Grand Prix celebrated in 2026 coin designs
Five new coin designs have been revealed by The Royal Mint, commemorating milestones and anniversaries in 2026. -
Scotland’s highest distillery proud of unbroken record of operating in snowfalls
Dalwhinnie Distillery sits at 1,300 feet above sea level in the Cairngorms National Park. -
Spurs news: Thomas Frank reveals new Dominic Solanke return date as transfer plans explained
Striker underwent ankle surgery in autumn but return could affect club’s approach to January transfer window

