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You’ve been walking along pavements all wrong! Etiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to use them correctly – including the big no-no when in a group. Are YOU guilty of it?

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You’ve been walking along pavements all wrong! Etiquette guru William Hanson reveals how to use them correctly – including the big no-no when in a group. Are YOU guilty of it?

By TED THORNHILL, MAILONLINE TRAVEL EDITOR Published: 07:21 GMT, 11 January 2025 | Updated: 09:00 GMT, 11 January 2025 Before you head off along a pavement today, a quiet word – you’ve been walking along pavements all wrong. A ludicrous notion? Well, according to etiquette guru William Hanson’s book, Just Good Manners, you’ve been walking … Read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Is £30,000 ‘whisky’ investment a glorified IOU?

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TONY HETHERINGTON: Is £30,000 ‘whisky’ investment a glorified IOU?

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Ms P.T. writes: I made an enquiry through the internet, looking for an Isa. I received a phone … Read more

Paradise on a budget: I’m a travel expert and here’s how to have a VERY cheap holiday in the Maldives, from £25-per-night hotels to restaurants serving £6 meals

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Paradise on a budget: I’m a travel expert and here’s how to have a VERY cheap holiday in the Maldives, from £25-per-night hotels to restaurants serving £6 meals

Thought you needed to be rich for a holiday in the Maldives? Think again. Kara Wildbur reveals that her travel firm, Say Yes Adventures, offers a nine-night package break in the Indian Ocean paradise for as little as £1,099 – about the same as a seven-night holiday to Marbella in a three-star hotel (£1,124 in July). And here, Kara, whose … Read more

Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: A silver lining could boost your pension, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: A silver lining could boost your pension, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

As the economy is rocked by mayhem in the bond markets there is very little upside – least of all for Rachel Reeves who finds herself with a lot of explaining to do. The cost of Government debt is soaring, mortgage costs could start to inch up – and holidaymakers may be in for a … Read more

I’m a hiker – and this is the most underrated spot for walks in the UK (and the best national park for beginners)

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I’m a hiker – and this is the most underrated spot for walks in the UK (and the best national park for beginners)

Around 90 per cent of Britain is rural and there are 15 National Parks, 46 National Landscapes in England and 40 National Scenic Areas in Scotland. So there’s a lot to explore by foot – potentially an overwhelming amount. Here to signpost the best bits, and steer walkers away from the not-so-best bits, is Instagramming hiker … Read more

What’s gone wrong with the UK’s finances and is it Rachel Reeves’ fault? This is Money podcast

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What’s gone wrong with the UK’s finances and is it Rachel Reeves’ fault? This is Money podcast

By THIS IS MONEY Updated: 07:00 GMT, 11 January 2025 You have to feel for Rachel Reeves. After establishing a solid reputation in opposition, things haven’t gone to plan as Chancellor so far. Her Autumn Budget led to widespread criticism over tax rises on employment and extra costs for businesses, while questions abound over whether … Read more

What your holiday destination REALLY says about you. Experts reveal the humiliating truth about a very popular sunny hotspot – and the one that shows you’re a terrible snob

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What your holiday destination REALLY says about you. Experts reveal the humiliating truth about a very popular sunny hotspot – and the one that shows you’re a terrible snob

Capri, Florence or Rome for some off-season Italian swagger. Sweden or Denmark for a touch of Scandi chic, perhaps. Or maybe a splash of sunshine in South Africa or far-flung adventure in Vietnam. Where you go on holiday can say a lot about who you are as a person. Which brings us to Keir Starmer … Read more

World’s most misnamed landmarks revealed: London’s Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often mistaken for a similar Canadian building. Do YOU know them all?

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World’s most misnamed landmarks revealed: London’s Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often mistaken for a similar Canadian building. Do YOU know them all?

How good is your geography? Scroll down and put it to the test, because here we reveal the 10 most misidentified landmarks in the world – globally renowned sites that people mistake for other similar and sometimes more famous buildings.  The ranking is courtesy of travel insurance firm AllClear, which asked 2,000 people to identify famous landmarks … Read more