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Four budget alternatives to Guy Ritchie’s luxury holiday camp

Guy Ritchie’s new summer camp probably won’t be cheap. Here are four budget alternatives for the rest of us mere mortals.

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Travel News

Rising bills won’t stop Brits from travelling, report reveals

Brits are tightening budgets amid the Europe’s cost of living crisis, but they aren’t ready to give up travel just yet.

14/10/2022

Culture news

Animal Collective cancel tour because of "the economic reality"

Animal Collective are just the latest high-profile artist to pull a tour post-Covid because of spiralling inflation.

12/10/2022

Georgia

Inflation in Georgia soars as some locals struggle to make ends meet

Experts claim the arrival of Russian migrants has fuelled the cost of living crisis, with food prices leaping nearly 18%.

10/10/2022

Green News

Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis

Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape.

06/10/2022

Green News

Shell boss calls for tax on energy firms to help ‘poorest’ people

As energy prices soar, Shell’s chief executive has said that a tax on big firms is ‘inevitable’ - but has urged against capping prices.

05/10/2022

Travel News

Brits are forgoing legroom and luggage to still holiday next year

New data has revealed we aren’t giving up on breaks but there are some luxuries that can be sacrificed.

30/09/2022

Travel News

Want to try out digital nomad or expat life? This is what it’ll cost

Numbeo collects crowdsourced data from users around the world to keep its prices up to date.

24/09/2022

Mobility

Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

22/09/2022

My Europe Series

Five ways a groundbreaking €9 rail pass changed Germany

It's been hailed a success and won admirers across Europe, but how did Germany's summer-long €9 rail pass change the country?

20/09/2022

Green News

EU looks to raise €140bn from windfall tax on energy firms

The plan is part of long-awaited emergency measures to tackle the soaring cost of electricity before winter.

15/09/2022

Destinations

UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain

Have an envy-inducing holiday at a fraction of the price at these UK destinations.

10/09/2022

Home

Back to uni dorms? Meet the Europeans embracing ‘co-living’

With the rise of remote working and digital nomads, the concept of "co-living" is also taking off - but what exactly is it?

08/09/2022

Green News

What does new UK PM Liz Truss plan to do for the climate?

Liz Truss comes into power as the UK faces the energy crisis - a problem deeply tied to the polluting fossil fuels the country uses to produce energy.

07/09/2022

Money

Why Europe faces an energy crisis and what is being done about it

What you need to know about Europe's energy crisis and what you can do to keep your bills in check this winter.

06/09/2022

Travel News

This is how much you could save on energy by spending winter abroad

With the cost of living crisis predicted to last well into 2023, some holiday makers are planning extended stays in warm countries.

05/09/2022

Germany

Third German relief package approved after hours of negotiations

The German Chancellor hopes to skim off the windfall profits from energy companies to help pay for plan. The so-called excess profits tax has also been discussed at the European level for weeks. Olaf Scholz says he hopes it'll make a massive difference in people's ability to deal with rising costs.

04/09/2022