Mark Palmer

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mark Palmer

We’re approaching that time of year when, with any luck, the sun shines brightly for more than just a few days and thoughts of owning a home in striking distance of the coast loom large. But, this Spring, there’s a difference. Whereas in the past, prices of coveted coastal properties were going through the proverbial roof, today they are falling - off a cliff - and it means there’s more choice than ever.

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mark Palmer

Why all-inclusive holidays are more popular than ever as luxury hotels jump on the bandwagonBy MARK PALMER, TRAVEL EDITOR Published: 20:14 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 20:18 EDT, 13 May 2025 All-inclusive holidays have long been known for their bulging buffets, drink-as-much-as-you-like beers and wines, and raucous nightly entertainment. Not anymore.

2 months ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mark Palmer

Ros Sambridge is a man mountain. A skinny one, maybe, but a man mountain nonetheless. He's 7ft 1in and his shoe size is a mighty 19. As a result, a high street outing to buy clothes has never been an option. His arms are so long that finding a car to drive is almost impossible and long-haul flights in economy are a form of self-inflicted torture. It's been that way since he turned 17 – and now he's 45. He's got no complaints, not really, he tells me. You just deal with it.

2 months ago | dailymail.co.uk | Jeff Prestridge |Mark Palmer

House prices are flatlining as Stamp Duty is hiked for buyers at bottom of the ladder - and wealthy owners at top are under attackOut-of-touch Labour has turned April showers into financial storms. An awful, painful month awaits us. Awful Labour. But this high-taxing Government isn’t finished with wielding its wrecking ball (apologies if I’m about to spoil your Wednesday).

Feb 24, 2025 | dailymail.co.uk | Mark Palmer

Heaven knows what worldwide furore would be unleashed if Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was seen planting a kiss on the lips of a lowly male soldier in 2025 - as he did in 1916. It was meant to be a 'kiss of peace' but that wouldn't wash in these more sensitive – and far more judicial – times. The Tsar would be in the dock, pleading his innocence amid much wrangling over whether the soldier was leaning in from choice or because he felt duty-bound to receive the smacker from his emperor.