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BBC Travel shares captivating and immersive travel stories for readers who are eager to explore the world. Our content is driven by fresh, surprising, and emotionally rich narratives crafted by a global network of editors, writers, photographers, and video journalists who offer a reliable viewpoint on travel. We pride ourselves on being independent, fair, and transparent. Amidst a world filled with negative headlines and a rise in xenophobia on one side, and superficial travel lists on the other, the true joy and experience of travel often get overlooked. BBC Travel seeks to counteract this by highlighting the incredible people, places, and cultures that make our planet wonderfully diverse and fascinating. We focus on storytelling that brings new insights into themes like culture, cuisine, exploration, and adventure—topics that often go unexplored. Our goal is not just to inform our readers but to reshape their views on different places and communities. We create connections between readers and cultures worldwide, appealing to both those currently traveling and those dreaming of their next journey. Our commitment to responsible travel shines through in our narratives, prioritizing cultural awareness and sustainability from various viewpoints. Our work has garnered recognition through nominations and awards from esteemed organizations such as the Webby Awards, Telly Awards, Lovie Awards, SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, British Guild of Travel Writers Members' Excellence Awards, Australian Society of Travel Writers awards, Travel Media Awards, and the Global Travel Media Alliance awards.

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Welfare rebellion to test Starmer's authority like never before

7 hours ago | bbc.com | Henry Zeffman |Iain Watson |Chris Mason

Welfare rebellion to test Starmer like never beforeHenry Zeffman & Iain Watson & Chris MasonPA MediaAll of a sudden, this is a grave crisis for Sir Keir Starmer, perhaps the gravest of his year in Downing Street so far. Politically, it looks very hard for the government to proceed with its flagship welfare policies. Economically, it is very hard to see how the government cannot proceed.
Liverpool firms fined £165,000 over illegal staff

11 hours ago | bbc.com | David Humphreys

Liverpool firms fined £165,000 over illegal staffDavid HumphreysLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleBlade Barbers in Sefton was one of three Liverpool business fined by the Home OfficeA supermarket, barbershop and car wash on Merseyside were among three businesses hit with a combined £165,000 in fines for employing workers illegally. The businesses were sanctioned as part of a Home Office crackdown on the number of people working without permission in the UK.
Liverpool 'Welsh Street' dad relieved as eviction threat dropped

14 hours ago | bbc.com | David Humphreys

Family 'relieved' after eviction threat droppedDavid HumphreysLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceToxtethTVAndy Johnson and his wife Ithalia were hit with a "no-fault" eviction noticeA family living on one of Liverpool's most famous streets have spoken of their relief after plans to evict them from their home were dropped.
International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says attorney general

18 hours ago | bbc.com | Henry Zeffman

Nevertheless, they help to illuminate the approach being taken by one of the most powerful figures in government, as ministers navigate a perilous diplomatic moment. On Monday, the government repeatedly declined to say whether it believed that America's strikes on Iran were legal, arguing that this was not a question for British ministers to assess.
Plan for £7.4m commando heritage centre near Spean Bridge

22 hours ago | bbc.com | Steven McKenzie

Plans to honour 'birthplace' of Europe's commandosSteven McKenzieGetty ImagesThe new centre could be built near the Commando Memorial close to Spean BridgeA charity has unveiled plans for a £7.4m heritage centre honouring the birthplace of many of Europe's commando and special forces units. Thousands of soldiers from the UK and its allies, including Norway, Poland, France and Belgium, trained in commando warfare in Lochaber during World War Two.
Historic England

1 day ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Shopfronts in market town to receive £490k boostLewis AdamsHistoric EnglandTavistock Street is one of the two areas targeted by the fundingShopfronts in a historical market town are due to be revitalised thanks to £490,000 in funding. Historic England gave the money towards improving the Tavistock Street and Broadway areas of Bedford. A total of £6.5m has already been dished out as part of the project, which aimed to breathe new life into older buildings in the town.
UK Weather: Fresher start to the week but heat returns later

1 day ago | bbc.com | Simon King

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / crookletscobThe heatwave of last week is over and while it will feel fresher on Monday for many parts of the UK, it's likely to be just a temporary lull. Those cooler conditions over the next day or so will come a mixture of sunny spells and occasional blustery showers. However, the heat will build quickly on Wednesday across central and south-eastern areas of England with temperatures heading back up into the high twenties.
Underground train graffiti 'like Gotham City', says Essex MP

1 day ago | bbc.com | Henry Godfrey-Evans |Ben Fryer

Tube graffiti 'like Gotham City' says MPHenry Godfrey-Evans & Ben FryerNeil HudsonNeil Hudson wants a deterrent as graffiti on his daily commute was getting "worse and worse"An MP has compared the graffiti on his London commute to like a scene from a Batman film. Dr Neil Hudson, Conservative MP for Epping Forest in Essex, said he has noticed the inside of the carriages on the Underground's Central Line getting "worse and worse".
Sheffield property up for auction for £1000

1 day ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake

Inside the doer-upper with starting bid of £1,000Simon ThakeSimon ThakeThe property on Hinde Street in Burngreave is advertised by Auction House South YorkshireA run-down house which needs more than a little TLC is to go up for auction in Sheffield priced from £1,000. The shell of a home in Hinde Street lacks a few of the basic amenities - including, but not limited to, floors and internal walls - but has been described by auctioneers as an "excellent opportunity".
Next Guernsey States likely to revisit plans for GST-plus

1 day ago | bbc.com | Anna Savva

Next States likely to revisit plans for GST-plusAnna SavvaBBCThe 2024 States of Guernsey Accounts are set to be published on MondayThe majority of Guernsey's new government would not support proposals for a tax package including a goods and services tax (GST-Plus) should they stick to their manifesto pledges. It means the taxation plans, which would raise £50m annually, may be at risk when Guernsey's States Assembly resumes.