Destinations

These 9 destinations offer winter sun for under €100 per night

Off-season is the perfect time to find deals on breaks in sunny destinations.

21 December 2022

Moments

Travel is set to get more personalised in 2023. Here’s how

Hyper-personalised travel is on the rise as holidaymakers reject cookie-cutter itineraries.

1 December 2022

Destinations

Budget traveller? You might have to give these destinations a miss

Countries implementing schemes to target rich travellers say it aims to combat overtourism and safeguard the environment.

18 November 2022

United Kingdom

Hunt strives to play up UK's performance as he sets out austere budget

The UK finance minister said Britain was holding up against "unprecedented global headwinds" as he outlined a severe package of cuts and tax rises.

17 November 2022

Destinations

This Spanish city has been named cheapest European destination

Granada tops the rankings for budget destinations in Europe thanks to free attractions and low-cost public transport.

17 November 2022

United Kingdom

How much is Brexit to blame for the UK's budget 'black hole'?

As Britain's Chancellor tries to plug a €63 billion gap in the public finances, calls are growing among businesses for the UK to rejoin the EU's single market.

17 November 2022

Travel News

UK axes tax-free shopping for international travellers

The government believes it could save more than €2 billion but tourism chiefs say the u-turn is a ‘hammer blow’ for the sector.

19 October 2022

Europe News

After years of EU scrutiny, Greece promises balanced budget

Greece has promised to return to a budget surplus in 2023, submitting its first spending blueprint in 12 years that is not under the direct scrutiny of European bailout lenders.

3 October 2022

Nature

UK government accused of launching a ‘full-on attack’ on nature

Charities dedicated to protecting wildlife and nature in the UK say that recent government decisions are putting the environment at risk.

26 September 2022

Residences

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

Airbnb is rarely a money-savvy choice for short stays but remains the best option for big groups, study finds.

13 September 2022

World News

Lithuania offers a large support package on energy prices

Up against an energy price catastrophe, the Lithuanian government will present a package of financial support which they say will be among the largest in the EU measured by the share of GDP.

7 September 2022

Money

What is 'cashstuffing,' the latest money-saving TikTok trend?

The generations born in the digital age are turning to an old-fashioned practice for saving money.

20 August 2022

Europe

How European countries stand on 2% of GDP defence spending

Two per cent defence spending is the new gospel in Europe. But not everyone is living up to their professed ideals.

20 July 2022

Greece

Greece: Protest against budget constrained by pandemic costs

Some 2,000 people staged a protest during a parliamentary budget debate on Thursday to demand higher wages and pensions.

16 December 2021

Israel

Israeli parliament passes budget, clearing key hurdle

Israel's parliament passed a national budget for the first time in three years early on Thursday.

4 November 2021

Climate

What is the 'carbon budget', latest term coming out of COP26 talks?

"Carbon budgets" is the latest term coming out of COP26 talks in Glasgow, and many wonders who set them and what role they play in fighting climate change.

2 November 2021

Earth News

Days before COP26, UK budget ‘flies in the face’ of climate logic

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget speech failed to mention tackling the climate crisis and made pledges that could drive emissions up.

28 October 2021

United Kingdom

UK government unveils budget for 'post-COVID economy'

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that "this budget is focused on investment and a more innovative and skilled economy," but the opposition has railed against tax cuts for banks and short-haul flights.

28 October 2021

Portugal

Portugal faces snap elections after MPs reject budget

Portuguese MPs have rejected the proposed 2022 state budget, leading to the likelihood of an early election.

26 October 2021

Portugal

Portugal could see snap election as coalition in tatters over budget

A political crisis is looming in Portugal as the minority Socialist government struggles to win support for its state budget from other left-of-centre parties.

25 October 2021