A fresh wave of cold polar air is set to hit Europe in early December, according to the latest meteorological projections. It is caused by a sudden stratospheric warming that pushes cold air from the North Pole further south towards Europe — and could even reach parts of North Africa.
Banks here in Spain have been offering very competitive interest rates on mortgages, but one of the largest, Santander, has announced that it is dropping out of the price war. It is planning to put up its rates on variable mortgages as it tries to protect its profitability which has […]
The Guardia Civil have arrested a 26-year-old man in Tenerife as the alleged perpetrator of terrorism offences. An investigation found that the man, a native of Mauritania, shared various propaganda videos with contents related to terrorism through WhatsApp and the Telegram app. The videos showed violent executions, techniques for carrying […]
The identity of a British businessman gunned down outside his home on the Costa del Sol has been revealed as it was reported police believe the hit was drug-related. Peter Williamson, 39, from Salford, was shot dead as he parked his Audi after returning from the gym on Thursday afternoon. […]
Spain’s High Court wants to try Rifaat Ali al-Assad, the uncle of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, and 13 other people for money laundering activities. Judge José de la Mata is targeting Rifaat Ali al-Assad, a former vice-president of Syria, eight of his children and two of his wives, among others. […]
Up to 70% discounts, the possibility of winning 300 euros in gift cards and becoming the new image of Habaneras will make sure you enjoy the darkest weekend of the whole year here at Habaneras. The Centro Comercial Habaneras, managed by JLL, is always prepared to provide the best offers […]
Specsavers Ópticas has today launched a campaign to collect non-perishable food for those in need across all six stores on the Costa Blanca. It has joined the Operación Kilo Campaign, which is organized by Spain’s Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL) and operates nationwide through a network of 55 food banks. […]
The Conservatives have pledged an extra £1bn per year for social care in England over the next five years, if they win the election. Writing in the Daily Mail, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the funding would “stabilise” the system and help councils meet rising demand. The government had already promised […]
Labour and the Conservatives will later set out rival plans to tackle England’s housing shortage. Jeremy Corbyn will promise the biggest affordable house building programme since the 1960s, including 100,000 new council houses a year by 2024. Boris Johnson will announce measures to help first-time buyers and boost private house […]
The Lib Dems’ deputy leader says the party can stop Boris Johnson from winning the general election “and through that we can stop Brexit”. Sir Ed Davey told the BBC the most likely outcome on 12 December was a “minority Tory government”. He suggested the Lib Dems would support them, […]
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to increase public sector pay by 5% if Labour wins the election. The party’s “radical” manifesto, launched in Birmingham today, says all public sector workers would get a pay rise of 5% – an average of £1,643 – from April 2020. After 2020, Labour promised to […]
Industry Minister Reyes Maroto says Spain is on track for a record year, the seventh straight of new highs, with U.S. and Asian visitors countering the disruption of Brexit and collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook. Spain is the world’s second-most visited country after France and tourism is crucial for […]
