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How odd the licence fee mess is one story about cuts the BBC ISN'T obsessed about

DOMINIC LAWSON: BBC Newsnight also cited the Depression of the 1930s as the nearest thing to modern Britain under the Conservatives.




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Antonio Valencia snapped up by Ecuadorian side Liga Deportiva Universitaria from Manchester United

The Ecuadorian outfit confirmed the 32-year-old's arrival on Friday afternoon by posting a video of Valencia getting used to his new surroundings.




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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Everton: Toffees come unstuck against resilient hosts

Marco Silva wants new faces this summer with Zaha the top of his wishlist before the window closes. And after drawing a blank against Wigan Athletic, Silva is unlikely to renege on his desire for forwards.




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Transfer news: Chelsea starlet Dujon Sterling joins Wigan on season-long loan

Chelsea wing back Dujon Sterling has joined Championship side Wigan on a season-long loan, with Reece James in line to stay and work under new boss Frank Lampard.




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England's new meal deal won't deliver... but Jamie Vardy's having a barbie at £2.5m mansion

SPORTS AGENDA BY MIKE KEEGAN: England's footballers may well have been delighted last week when the FA announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with food delivery app Deliveroo.




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'Eight years late, Liverpool let themselves down': Ferdinand angry after Carragher apology to Evra

Rio Ferdinand, who was on the pitch in October 2011 when Luis Suarez abused Patrice Evra, hit out at the length of time it has taken for any apology to come from those associated with Liverpool.




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Wigan 1-1 West Brom: Charlie Austin scores indirect free-kick to keep Albion on the tail of Leeds

IAN WHITTELL AT THE DW STADIUM: The striker hit his fourth goal in as many games, levelling after home keeper Jamie Jones had been penalised for unnecessarily picking up a back pass.




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FA Cup giant killing ratings: Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa in danger

The Christmas decorations are being taken down and New Year's Resolutions are already being broken. The third-round of the FA Cup is now upon us after a festive flurry of football.




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FA Cup third round LIVE: Wolves host Manchester United among the 5.31pm kick-offs

A bumper set of FA Cup fixtures continues on Saturday evening with five 5.31pm kick-offs taking place. Follow all the action across the five matches HERE via Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY.




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We highlighted how solo travellers are routinely being ripped off... You are not alone! 

Solo traveller Sue Murgatroyd feels penalised by single supplements after her husband Peter died from a suspected blood clot six years ago.




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Airlines 'could be sued' if they cancel returns without telling passengers

We revealed how some airlines use a 'no-show' clause to cancel return flights if passengers fail to board their outbound leg. Airlines claim this prevents passengers from 'gaming' ticketing rules.




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VICTORIA BISCHOFF: If you're booking a flight look closely as rip-off fees are in the small print

According to a damning 75-page report by the Civil Aviation Authority, there are expensive hidden catches everywhere.




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Can hotel booking websites like Alpharooms and Booking.com hike price after room is paid for?

Daniel Lawson booked two single rooms at the Cabot Pollensa Park Spa in Mallorca on hotel booking site, Alpharooms, via holiday comparison site, Trivago, at the beginning of June.




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Exotic destinations see flight price falls this summer including Antigua and Brazil

Flight prices for Antigua and Brazil have seen some of the largest falls this summer, a new report has revealed - while Kiev has also seen a fall, and a boom in interest, thanks to 'dark tourism.'




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Airlines are going cashless for for in-flight purchases like refreshments and duty free

Others have imposed a host of different rules governing the use of coins, notes and debit cards on a range of different routes. British Airways no longer takes cash for food and drink on short-haul flights.




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Buying holiday cash from a department store could fund a meal abroad

The pound has now dropped to a six-month low against the euro and a two-year low against the dollar. And rates are likely to remain uncertain amid political and economic uncertainty.




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The best value holiday destinations revealed

The average cost of a family holiday has dropped by £76 with six out of ten popular holiday hotspots seeing a reduction in price over the last year, according to research by M&S Bank.




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Biggest family holiday rip-offs that can bust the holiday budget

Unforeseen card charges have attracted criticism from a third of families travelling abroad this summer - with the average added cost coming in at a massive £120.




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The UK's top ten package holiday destinations as Britons shun more expensive locations

In the race to be named the most popular family package holiday destination, Tenerife has come out on top for the second year running, according to TravelSupermarket.




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How to stop the plunging pound dipping into your holiday cash

Families are facing a dip in spending power for trips abroad this summer as a result of a weaker pound.




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New generation cities grow in demand as holidaymakers travel to less well known destinations 

Little known Lviv in Ukraine heads up the list of the top ten cities identified by Airbnb as having the highest growth in bookings over the past 12 months.




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Holidaymakers are being warned to look out for Artful Dodgers using new tricks to steal valuables 

Two insurance firms have revealed some surprising claims made by customers on their home insurance policies for thefts abroad.




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Thomas Cook is bust: What it means for holidays and refunds

Thomas Cook went bust this morning leaving an estimated 160,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad and all flights and holidays cancelled. We explain what this means for customers.




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Winter holiday destinations with biggest flight price drops for 2019

As temperatures in Britain drop and the dark nights draw in, many will be dreaming of a warm destination they can escape to for a winter break. We reveal where flights have fallen most.




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Don't get ripped off at the airport with your holiday money this half term

Holidaymakers should first check whether their credit and debit cards can be used abroad for spending and withdrawing money from ATMs without extra charges.




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Family on £4,000 Greek holiday leave early due to vile conditions

Upon arrival the family were shocked to find the resort had a strong smell of sewage radiating from the nearby tip, swarms of ants in their bedroom, rat traps in every corner and unclean sheets.




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Package holiday bargain hotspots for summer 2020 revealed

It may surprise some but Croatia, Malta and Lithuania are all holiday hotspots appearing on Britons' 2020 wish lists, new research has revealed.




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Flight delay compensation firms still grab a cut of any cash YOU get even if they fail

After enduring a 12-hour flight delay returning from his daughter's wedding in Corsica, Bob Feltham was eager to claim the £1,335 his family was owed.




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Going skiing? Don't let your holiday money go on a downhill slide too! 

Although the Christmas decorations have only just been put away for another year, many families' attentions have already turned to booking a holiday.




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Spain and Croatia top the list as the best value all-inclusive destinations for 2020

All inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular with a 28 per cent increase of families searching for the packages this year compared to last year, new data has revealed.




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Cheapest family holidays for May and June 2020 revealed

The difference for a family of four travelling in May compared to August is 27%, whilst those going in June could also save 25%, according to research from TravelSupermarket.




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Holiday hell.com: Complaints over bargain booking sites are flying in 

Hotel comparison sites claim to work with partners across the world to guarantee the best prices for your budget. But all too often travellers using the platforms are running into problems.




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Expedia took my holiday payment EIGHT times and took a week to refund

Oliver, from London, was shocked to find that his bank account and overdraft had been completely wiped out after the holiday booking site mistakenly took thousands of pounds without warning.




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Earning Avios points: How to get air miles from your current holiday for no more money

BA has a number of bonus partner offers which allow travellers to bag more Avios points without spending more than you usually would when sorting out your holiday.




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How to go on holiday... from your living room! You can visit Disney World and the Vatican for free

Millions who were planning to head abroad this year to visit well known attractions, will still be able to do so from the comfort of their own home.




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Travel firms try to charge fees and taxes over cancelled holidays

Some travel firms are punishing disappointed holidaymakers further, by charging excessive fees or deducting large sums in 'unrecoverable taxes'.




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'Surcharges' mean the holiday you've already paid for could cost hundreds more

Sterling's increasingly rocky ride means holidaymakers should brace themselves for a bill of possibly hundreds of pounds on top of the amount already paid for a package deal this autumn.




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Family battle Tui after holiday nightmare with disabled their child

Andrew Wylde and his wife Danielle, of Wallasey, Merseyside booked a one week holiday to Atlantica Holiday Village Kos with their six children in June 2019, hoping for a relaxing break.




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10 European destinations where flight prices have fallen most in 2019

Travellers could find themselves a European bargain in Shannon, Frankfurt and Malaga among other locations, according to data from Skyscanner.




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The 15 holiday destinations with biggest January and February 2020 discounts

While the average price per person, per night for a short-haul city break in December is £180, this goes down to just £60 in January, research shows.




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All but essential travel to China now off-limits as coronavirus death toll passes 100

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised Britons against all but essential travel to mainland China. The new coronavirus has hit Hubei Province in central China hardest.




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Booked a holiday? Save a fortune before you set off

Holidaymakers who have already made summer travel plans are being urged to book any 'extras' - including airport parking and renting a car - well in advance.




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Cheaper travel insurance: How to get the best holiday cover

Funding the best travel insurance means combining the lowest price with top cover. Here's what you need to know and how to compare prices.




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Coronavirus and Easter holiday plans: Are you covered?

VICTORIA BISCHOFF: With the outbreak now a full-blown pandemic, many of our precious Easter holiday plans are looking precarious. Here Money Mail talks you through what you need to know.




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What are your rights if you've already booked a holiday in 2020?

Holidaymakers have been told to avoid all but essential travel outside of Britain for 30 days. It means many Easter plans that were already looking precarious are now off the table entirely.




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Coronavirus could change our holidays for a long time, says Lee Boyce

Forecasts predict a 28% reduction in global tourism in 2020, costing the global economy £2trillion, but the more long-lasting change could be to our holiday habits




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Battle to get your holiday cash back as travel shuts down

Marian and John Vessey, face losing vast sums for nothing after being refused a refund for a £381 hotel booking while John and Gillie Coghlan had been due to tour Amsterdam.




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Why can't I get a cash refund online from BA or Easyjet?

Easyjet and BA passengers have been particularly annoyed after the airlines removed the option of a cash refund from their websites recently.




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Travel firms charging MORE to rebook Covid-19 hit holidays

Millions have had holidays ruined after the virus outbreak sent the world into lockdown. Newlyweds Ricky and Victoria Lipman were told they must pay an extra £750 to rebook their dream honeymoon.




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Passengers fuming in struggle for cancelled flight refunds

Passengers are discovering that airlines have pulled their online cash refund option and are instead pushing them to take vouchers or swap flights instead.