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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

World's Oldest Passenger Ship Becomes Luxury Hotel

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.

AI Hotel Bundles: The New Era of Dynamic Pricing

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.

Las Vegas tourist hit with £1,800 smoking fine

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.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.

Hotel Germ Hotspots: What Cleaners Miss

Exclusive investigation reveals the dirtiest areas in your hotel room that even professional cleaners miss - you won't believe what tests uncovered.

Travelodge overbooking leaves guest without room

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.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Inside Britain's smallest hotel room experience

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.

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