A tourist tax on overnight stays in England would risk making holidays unaffordable for ordinary British families, according to the boss of Butlin's holiday camps.
He's called a proposed levy of around £2 per head, per night potentially 'disastrous' for households.
The cost of a new passport goes up from today.
A standard adult online application now sits at £102 - up from £94.50, while a child's passport is £5 more expensive - £66.50 today up from £61.50.
Banks and card providers will be given the power, from today, to set a maximum - or unlimited - single payment amount without the need to enter a four-digit PIN.
On #BBCBreakfast Peter Ruddick explained the changes to 'tap and go' for card payments
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We're back! The brand new series of #RaceAcrossTheWorld is coming to BBC One and iPlayer on the 2nd of April 🌍🏃♀️🏃♂️
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🚨🚨 First look at the cast of Race Across The World Series 6!
The race kicks off at 8pm on Thursday 2nd April, and looks to feature the most diverse terrains ever covered in the show!
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Here are some details about those taking part in the race this year:
Childhood best friends from Liverpool, Jo and Kush, who are both 19, are the youngest duo in the race. Still living at home with their mums and fresh out of school, this is their first real taste of independence. Their Scouse charm and willingness to throw themselves into local life proves fruitful, but when they cross paths with another team, their laid-back approach gives way to a more competitive streak!
Inseparable siblings Katie, who is 20, and Harrison, who is 23, from Manchester, may do everything together, but they could not be more different when it comes to the race. Accountant Harrison’s laser-like focus on the budget and high-paid work takes them to an upmarket cafe in Naples, leaving Katie to embrace whatever comes their way.
Junior doctor Molly, 23, and her father Andrew, 54, have always been close, but as Molly prepares to start her medical career, she wants to prove to her dad that she is more capable than he gives her credit for. Geography teacher Andrew’s desire to explore sees them head away from the main transport hubs and into a labyrinth of sea caves in Maratea.
Thirty-one-year-old Puja and her cousin, 32-year-old Roshni, have spent their twenties building successful careers and putting wanderlust on hold. Determined to stretch every penny, their plan to avoid pricey areas and expensive transport leads them towards a rural homestay and a more authentic Italian travel experience.
Unlikely duo Mark, who is 66, and Margo, who is 59, have spent the last 40 years with a typically fractious in-law relationship. But after recently putting their differences aside in pursuit of a shared goal – caring for a loved one – they have developed a fondness for each other’s company. A slow start leaves them trailing the pack, exposing their very different approaches to the race. And when faced with expensive Italian accommodation, they’re forced to put their friendship to the ultimate test... sharing a double bed!
NEW 🚨 The Traitors production team confirm the Secret Traitor twist will NOT return:
“It wasn’t something we wanted to keep going with … There have been other shows which have done something similar, where the audience didn't know who ‘the mole’ was, and the trouble is you're completely a victim of the edit and that doesn't feel very satisfying.”