A woman's holiday was ruined after discovering her hotel accommodation had been closed for two years. Patricia Jubb, 56, was left disappointed following her trip to Poland after booking a package holiday with travel company Expedia in May this year, BirminghamLive reports. Patricia was due to arrive into Warsaw late in the evening of July 13 and attempted to contact Anton Apartments Piekna, her hotel accommodation, but was unable to get in contact with them. READ MORE: Woman films frenzied holidaymakers as they sprint for hotel sun beds by 9am After flying solo to Warsaw Chopin Airport, Patricia got a taxi to the hotel where her holiday soon turned to hell . As she arrived at her supposed hotel, she was informed by a security guard that Anton Apartments Pikena had been closed for two years and was now used as an office space. Patricia, who hails from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, spoke of her ordeal that left her in fear of being homeless in a foreign country. … [Read more...] about UK tourist ‘homeless in Poland’ after finding hotel had been closed for years
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Tory leadership contest: Voting closes
Published 22 July 2019 comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Voting has closed in the Conservative leadership contest, with the UK's next prime minister set to be announced on Tuesday. The next occupant of Number 10 will be either Boris Johnson - regarded as the frontrunner - or Jeremy Hunt. The winner and successor to Theresa May is due to take office on Wednesday. Before the polls closed, Sir Alan Duncan quit as a Foreign Office minister in protest against a possible Boris Johnson victory. Chancellor Philip Hammond told the BBC on Sunday he intends to resign as chancellor if Mr Johnson becomes prime minister . Justice Secretary David Gauke also reiterated in the Sunday Times that he would also resign this week for the same reason. BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said the ministers could not stomach the prospect … [Read more...] about Tory leadership contest: Voting closes
Chelsea set to suffer fourth transfer setback with bids ‘nowhere near’ close enough
Chelsea have been chasing an agreement for Wesley Fofana (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have been warned off signing Wesley Fofana in the latest of a longline of transfer setbacks this summer with Brendan Rodgers stating the central defender is not for sale. Chelsea have already missed out on Jules Kounde, Matthijs de Ligt and Raphinha this summer. Related articles Chelsea told to snub Frenkie de Jong and sign alternative Juan Mata 'highly regarded by Leeds' after Man Utd exit Big money has been spent on Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella to bolster Thomas Tuchel's first-team options. But the Chelsea boss is still looking to bring in more defensive recruits with both … [Read more...] about Chelsea set to suffer fourth transfer setback with bids ‘nowhere near’ close enough
Chrissy Teigen shares close-up photo of baby bump during acupuncture session
Chrissy Teigen is giving a glimpse of her wellness routine to her fans as she prepares to welcome the fifth member into the family. On her instagram stories, Teigen, 36, shared a close-up image of her baby bump which appeared to be snapped during an acupuncture session. In the image uploaded on Wednesday, the former Sports Illustrated model is lying down while a line of thin needles are inserted into specific points on her belly. According to the MaxWell Clinic , pregnancy acupuncture has been traditionally used for thousands of years to help manage many common conditions that occur during pregnancy such as nausea, heartburn, reducing swelling, fatigue and exhaustion. READ MORE: Model Chrissy Teigan is pregnant Chrissy Teigen celebrates one year of sobriety Chrissy Teigen resumes IVF journey after pregnancy loss Teigan, who is married and has two children with musician John Legend, revealed the news of her pregnancy to her massive social media following last … [Read more...] about Chrissy Teigen shares close-up photo of baby bump during acupuncture session
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno closing in on £8m Fulham switch
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is moving closer to joining Fulham after weeks of negotiations between the two sides. A fee of around £8 million is now close to being agreed as the Germany international looks to kickstart his Premier League career at Craven Cottage. Leno was Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper until he was displaced by Aaron Ramsdale last summer . Arsenal have already signed United States goalkeeper Matt Turner as Ramsdale’s deputy this season, in a move which has further opened the door for Leno to leave. Leno joined Arsenal in a deal worth around £20m in the summer of 2018 and he has gone on to make more than 101 appearances in the Premier League, keeping 25 clean sheets. The 30-year-old is understood to be keen to remain in London and, assuming the deal is finalised, he will instantly become one of the senior members of the Fulham squad. Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, has so far strengthened his midfield this summer with the signings of Joao Palhinha from … [Read more...] about Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno closing in on £8m Fulham switch
Frenkie de Jong transfer odds: Chelsea odds cut as Blues close in on £67.6m Barcelona star after Man Utd ‘admit defeat’
FRENKIE DE JONG is now ODDS-ON to join CHELSEA from Barcelona this summer. That's despite Manchester United's desperation to sign him in this window. SKY BET: GET £30 IN FREE BETS* That's according to Sky Bet, who have the midfielder at 6/5 to make the move to Stamford Bridge. Uncertainty over his Barca future intensified earlier this week as the Athletic reported Barcelona are considering LEGAL ACTION with regards to 'criminality in the Dutchman's contract.' It is said to centre around De Jong's contract renewal and his temporary drop in wages which are set to go back up, though Barca are pushing for the midfielder to tear up that agreement and stick to the lower salary. With all this going on, United's pursuit of the 25-year-old continues to stall. United had agreed a fee of around £63million plus add ons with Barca but personal terms have stalled the move with the midfielder wishing to stay and is owed a considerable amount of money from the club. The … [Read more...] about Frenkie de Jong transfer odds: Chelsea odds cut as Blues close in on £67.6m Barcelona star after Man Utd ‘admit defeat’
Sunak vs Truss: How their voting records compare
R ishi Sunak and Liz Truss have exchanged many heated words during the race to become the next prime minister, yet their actions as MPs have often spoken louder. Ahead of The Telegraph’s leadership hustings in Cheltenham on Thursday night at 7pm, our analysis reveals how the two candidates have voted in hundreds of Commons votes over the last decade. Explore their voting records yourself below, or read on to learn where they stand on the key issues. The key issues of the campaign As the UK’s cost of living crisis intensifies, the candidates’ approach to the economy has been front-and-centre of the campaign. Ms Truss has promised tax cuts from day one if she is elected prime minister, while Mr Sunak has argued that now is not the time, instead pledging to cut taxes once inflation abates. However, their records on tax are not so clear cut, and the voting data — compiled and analysed from Hansard and vote tracking site PublicWhip — shows they have not always … [Read more...] about Sunak vs Truss: How their voting records compare
Homes to be paid for export of electricity to the grid
Homes and businesses that provide electricity to the grid will be guaranteed payments from suppliers under new laws introduced this week. Small-scale electricity generators, which install solar, wind or other forms of renewable energy generation at a capacity of up to 5MW, will be ensured a payment for each unit of electricity they sell to the grid under the smart export guarantee. The legislation will put a legal obligation on energy suppliers with over 150,000 customers to introduce export tariffs by Jan 1 and is part of the Government’s bid to make the UK a net zero emissions country . According to Chris Skidmore, the energy and clean growth minister, the new laws can encourage further small-scale electricity generation. “The future of energy is local and the new smart export guarantee will ensure households that choose to become green energy generators will be guaranteed a payment for electricity supplied to the grid,” he said. “We want the energy market to … [Read more...] about Homes to be paid for export of electricity to the grid
Record numbers of Albanians claiming to be victims of slavery ‘to avoid deportation’
Albanians are exploiting modern slavery laws to avoid deportation after crossing the Channel, government sources have suggested, as figures showed record numbers are claiming to be victims of trafficking. Official data, published on Thursday, shows Albanians are now the top nationality claiming to be victims of modern slavery or trafficking, overtaking UK nationals. They accounted for more than a quarter (27 per cent) of the record 4,171 potential victims of modern slavery referred to the Home Office, under legislation brought in by Theresa May, in the second quarter of this year. The 1,130 Albanians claiming to be victims of trafficking or slavery are now ahead of UK nationals referred to the Home Office, at 1,013 or 24 per cent of the total. Third were Eritreans, substantially lower at 293 or seven per cent. The figures come just days after it emerged that Albanians accounted for nearly four in 10 migrants crossing the Channel over a six-month period this summer even … [Read more...] about Record numbers of Albanians claiming to be victims of slavery ‘to avoid deportation’
Donald Trump shuts down his million-dollar charitable foundation that he never gave money to
President Donald Trump's charitable foundation, which he never donated to, is finally in the process of being shut down. In a statement received by NBC News, a spokesperson for the Trump Foundation confirmed that it is being shuttered. "The foundation continues to cooperate with the New York Attorney General's Charities Division, and as previously announced by the President, his advisers are working with the Charities Division to wind up the affairs of the Foundation," the statement reads. "The Foundation looks forward to distributing its remaining assets at the earliest possible time to aid numerous worthy charitable organizations," the statement adds. The foundation can't close yet, though, because it is still under investigation by the New York Attorney General's Office. The investigation must be completed before finally closing it down. The Washington Post reported that the Trump Foundation transferred "income or assets to a disqualified person." That disqualified … [Read more...] about Donald Trump shuts down his million-dollar charitable foundation that he never gave money to