UK watchdog changes tack and provisionally approves $570mn travel deal

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared a $570mn corporate travel deal in an unusual reversal of an earlier decision, as the regulator comes under government pressure to promote economic growth. The Competition and Markets […]

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The best travel coffee mug in 2025

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World’s best beaches for 2025, according to Tripadvisor

CNN  —  Warm, tranquil, sun-splashed beaches? Yes, please. Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to visit in 2025. The travel reviews platform has compiled several best of lists, including the global top 25 best beaches, a US-focused list, a […]

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Best Compression Socks For Travel 2025

The best compression socks for travel alleviate swelling in your feet and legs, keeping you healthy and comfortable on long journeys. After thoroughly evaluating more than 15 different options, our top recommendation is the Trtl Compression Socks thanks to their cozy level of compression, moisture-wicking fabric and hint of stretch that make them easy to […]

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Brit Channel 4 stars detained in Iran ‘face torture and years in hellhole jail’ on ‘fabricated’ espionage charges

A BRITISH couple detained in Iran could be left to languish in a hellhole jail for years, sources fear. Channel 4 stars Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested during a motorbike trip across the world. 5 Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been charged with espionage in IranCredit: Rex 5 They were on a round-the-world motorcycle tripCredit: facebook/PPK2K […]

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Is it time to change how we buy travel souvenirs?

Getty Images The BBC looks into the psychology behind travel souvenirs: why we buy them, their impact on local communities and the planet, and how we can shop more thoughtfully. On a recent backpacking trip through the Himalayas, my bruises became the truest souvenirs. Three months later, many of the contusions remain – stubborn scars […]

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City travel firm celebrates milestone

Scottish bespoke tour operator Lindsay’s Highland Tours is celebrating welcoming its one thousandth guest on its tailor-made excursions. The major milestone comes as the Edinburgh-based company marks its sixth year in business, having been established by father-and-son duo George and Steven Lindsay in early 2019. With a mission to showcase Scotland as the ultimate travel […]

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