Santander is slashing the benefits of its flagship current account in a move that could deprive millions of customers of as much as £100 a year. The Spanish bank, which has almost four million current account holders, will cut the rate on its 123 account from 1.5 per cent to 1 per cent in May, … Read more
Built on hills by the River Tagus, Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site, is one of the most historically and culturally fascinating cities in Spain. Strangely, it’s off the radar for most British tourists. And while it’s an easy day trip from Madrid (only 30 minutes by train), it’s well worth staying for two or … Read more
Scientists have discovered a specific protein that triggers allergic reactions when it comes into contact with fragrances common in cosmetic products. It can send immune cells into overdrive when people use skin creams, body washes, lotions, shampoos – and even toothpastes. The breakthrough could help stem soaring cases of rashes, lumps, blisters, itchy eyes and … Read more
Britons will see their money stretch further in almost all of the world’s most popular holiday destinations in 2020, a new report has revealed. Researchers looked at the cost of eight tourist staples – a three-course evening meal for two with wine, a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, a can of Coca-Cola, a … Read more
POPULAR FICTION By Wendy Holden for the Daily Mail Published: 22:13 GMT, 7 November 2019 | Updated: 22:13 GMT, 7 November 2019 THIS IS YESTERDAY THIS IS YESTERDAY by Rose Ruane (Corsair £14.99, 320 pp) by Rose Ruane (Corsair £14.99, 320 pp) This stunningly written debut timeslips between a present-day hospital ward and the summer … Read more
Bristol is the most popular spot for buyers purchasing their first home with the help of a Lifetime Isa in 2019, This is Money can reveal. A total of 380 homes were bought in the west of England city, according to Skipton Building Society, the first provider to offer the Government-backed savings scheme. The next … Read more
Loved the TV series? Our critic reveals the best books that have proved popular on screen Christopher Stevens rounded-up a selection of this year’s best TV books Kate Brown delves into Chernobyl in fascinating read Manual For Survival Another must-read is Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett By Christopher Stevens for Daily Mail Published: 22:02 … Read more
TikTok is telling users to stop scrolling and ditch the app in a bid to curb smartphone addiction. Influencers with thousands, and in some case millions, of followers, make videos that are posted and promoted by the account @TikTokTips, which is run by the site. The videos feature earnest pleas from internet celebrities talking about … Read more
POPULAR FICTION By Wendy Holden for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 16 January 2020 | Updated: 16:33 GMT, 17 January 2020 MIXTAPE by Jane Sanderson (Bantam £12.99, 416 pp) MIXTAPE by Jane Sanderson (Bantam £12.99, 416 pp) Back in 1970s Sheffield, teenage pop obsessives Dan and Alison were madly in love. But then Alison … Read more
Annie Gray’s delicious Victory In The Kitchen, a biography of Georgina Landemare, Winston Churchill’s cook, is ‘popular history at its very best’ By Kathryn Hughes Published: 22:01 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 16:53 GMT, 26 February 2020 Victory In The Kitchen: The Life Of Churchill’s Cook Annie Gray … Read more