Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Britannia Hotels has been voted Britain's worst hotel chain for an unprecedented eighth year running in Which? survey, with guests describing filthy rooms and dreadful service.
Britannia Hotels has been voted Britain's worst hotel chain for the twelfth consecutive year, with guests complaining of dirty rooms, poor maintenance and terrible customer service in shocking survey results.
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.
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.
A traveller's dream hotel stay turned into a sleepless nightmare when they discovered their room featured a transparent ceiling above the bed, offering zero privacy in one of London's most unusual accommodations.
Exclusive investigation reveals the dirtiest areas in your hotel room that even professional cleaners miss - you won't believe what tests uncovered.
Former hotel housekeepers share shocking confessions about what goes on behind closed doors during room cleaning, from reused towels to questionable cleaning practices.
Discover the insider strategies that could land you a luxury hotel suite without paying extra. From timing to tipping, learn what really works.
A frequent traveller's viral revelation about hotel pillow hygiene will make you think twice before resting your head. Discover the disturbing truth and essential travel tips.
A business traveller's stay turned into a nightmare when Travelodge admitted to overbooking, leaving him without a room despite a confirmed reservation. Discover the shocking details of this hospitality fail.
An adventurous traveller documents his overnight stay in Westminster's compact hotel room measuring just 2.4 metres wide, revealing whether the unique experience is worth the £125 price tag.
In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.