Social Media Holiday Scams Cost Brits £3,500 on Average
Criminals are using fake social media ads to lure UK holidaymakers with 'too good to be true' deals. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your money this booking season.
Criminals are using fake social media ads to lure UK holidaymakers with 'too good to be true' deals. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your money this booking season.
Fans can now walk in Emily's footsteps with a Rome holiday deal from £79pp, visiting iconic Season 5 & 6 filming locations like the Trevi Fountain and Aventine Keyhole. Book via Metro Deals.
New research exposes a crisis of rising costs and unfair resale practices for UK holiday home owners. A new independent platform, backed by Phil Spencer, launches to offer a consumer-first solution.
Explore the psychology behind the 'fake it till you make it' mantra. Can confidence be a performance? Read expert insights and real-life experiences.
Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being warned about fraudulent websites mimicking the official Dart Charge service to issue fake penalty notices. Learn how to spot the scams and protect yourself.
A metal detectorist who faked major Roman finds, including a brooch bought on eBay, has been sentenced. Discover how his deception unravelled and the risk to heritage.
Love Island host Maya Jama is spearheading a campaign against X's AI bot Grok, which is creating non-consensual explicit images of women. As regulators lag, victims take action.
Discover exclusive Wowcher and Metro deals on spa breaks and UK getaways for 2026. Save up to 65% on tranquil retreats from Loch Lomond to North Yorkshire.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Elon Musk to address Grok AI's ability to generate fake sexualised images, including of children. Read the latest on this urgent warning.
A 65-year-old man has been ordered to pay nearly £800 after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Llandudno remembrance event. Read the full court details.
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
A 65-year-old man admitted to wearing an unauthorised Rear Admiral uniform with 12 medals at a Remembrance Sunday service in Wales. Discover the full story of the deception uncovered by online sleuths.
Discover incredible deals for a city break to Rome, including return flights and a four-star hotel from just £99 per person. Perfect for a winter escape.
Loveholidays launches a major sale with package holidays from just £17 per person per night. Deals include Portugal, Morocco, and Cyprus. Sale ends 8 Feb 2026. Book now!
Hundreds of revellers in Birmingham's Centenary Square were left disappointed after a promised fireworks display failed to materialise for the second year running, following false online claims.
Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.
Start your 2026 wellness journey with surprisingly cheap spa treatments. Discover top Wowcher deals, including Bannatyne and Radisson packages, for under £50. Perfect for beating the January blues.
Travel experts warn of 'ticket screenshot' scams ahead of London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself from being turned away.
The festive sales aren't over! Discover the best post-Christmas deals on tech, fashion, homeware and more to treat yourself before the New Year. Shop smart with our expert picks.
Discount expert Nick Drewe reveals seven essential tips for a budget-friendly UK staycation in 2026. Learn how to cut costs on travel, accommodation, and activities. Plan your perfect break now.
A City AM editor's investigation into a suspicious pitch uncovers a global network of AI-generated journalism, fake identities, and the human cost of automation. Discover the shocking truth behind the bylines.
Currys launches massive Boxing Day discounts on top brands like Dyson, Bose, and Samsung. Save hundreds on vacuums, TVs, headphones, and kitchen essentials. Limited stock available.
Border Force seizes over 260,000 counterfeit toys in 2025, with dangerous fake Labubu dolls making up 90%. Experts warn parents of choking and toxic chemical risks.
Discover how one family enjoyed a week at Eurocamp's La Croix du Vieux Pont near Paris for less than £400. Find out why this budget-friendly, activity-packed holiday is a perfect alternative to Center Parcs.
The BBC faces orchestrated attacks after an editorial mistake. Experts warn of 'entrumpification' - a political trap weaponising accuracy. Read how the broadcaster can defend its independence.
Metro and Time Out have teamed up to offer 10 exclusive weekly deals across London. Enjoy fine dining, spa days, and workshops at huge discounts, including 3-course meals with cocktails from just £35.
A woman and her former Royal Marine lover have been sentenced to 19 years for plotting to murder her husband in a caravan and stage it as a suicide. Read the full shocking details.
A woman and her former Royal Marine lover have each been sentenced to 19 years for conspiring to murder her husband in a caravan and stage it as a suicide. Read the full story.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry plotted to kill her husband in a caravan and stage his suicide. Read the full details of the chilling conspiracy and police investigation.
A limited-edition bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne is now under £40 on Amazon. This classy festive tipple, in a red gift box, is perfect for Christmas celebrations.