Air Passenger Duty (APD) is set to increase, with the tax usually passed on to passengers
Airlines will have to pay more tax, and this is usually passed on to customers(Image: Grant Faint via Getty Images)
British holidaymakers are being warned that flight prices are soon very likely to rise.
Among many other price hikes Brits are likely to encounter this April, Air Passenger Duty (APD) is poised to rise on flights departing from most parts of the UK from April 1. While APD is levied on airlines and aircraft operators, the costs are typically transferred to passengers at the point of booking. Charges vary depending on the distance travelled, with categories for domestic journeys as well as distances spanning 0 to 2,000 miles, 2,001 to 5,500 miles, and beyond 5,500 miles.
From April onwards, passengers taking an economy domestic flight within the UK will fork out an additional £1, bringing the cost to £8 per leg. Travellers will pay £2 extra for economy short-haul flights, with the rate climbing from £13 to £15. The levy on an economy medium-haul flight – covering 2,001 to 5,500 miles – will jump by £12 to £102, and by £12 – from £94 to £106 – on a long-haul journey.
The surcharge is considerably steeper for those travelling in premium class, escalating to £32 for short-haul, £244 for medium-haul, and £253 for long-haul. And for those opting for private jets, the hike will see APD rocket from £673 to £1,141.
The aforementioned rates exclude Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clarifies that passengers on flights departing from airports in the Scottish Highlands and Islands region are exempt. This region encompasses:
the Highland Region, Western Isles Islands Area, Orkney Islands Area, Shetland Islands Area, Argyll and Bute District, Arran, Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae.
in the Moray District, it includes the parishes of Aberlour, Cabrach, Dallas, Dyke, Edinkillie, Forres, Inveravon, Kinloss, Kirkmichael, Knockando, Mortlach, Rafford and Rothes.
Passengers on flights from other parts of the UK to airports in this area are not exempt.
Direct long-haul flights leaving from Northern Ireland airports are exempt from APD. However, for domestic and short-haul flights departing Northern Ireland, the standard rates apply.
There’s still nine months to go before audiences can return to Arrakis. Until then, Warner Bros. has released a trailer to hold us over.
“Dune: Part Three,” which takes place nearly two decades after the events of the sequel, promises more political upheaval, introduces a ruthless new villain and teases Paul and Chani’s future child, according to a trailer released Monday.
“Dune” stars Zendaya and Javier Bardem joined Denis Villeneuve to preview the trailer for the conclusion to his famed sci-fi trilogy. New cast members Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Pattinson were also in attendance at the AMC event while Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and Jason Momoa sent video messages.
“It’s a trailer launch? It looks like a premiere,” Villeneuve said during the event, which included a Q&A with the cast and was met by thunderous applause from the audience.
Zendaya, who stars in the films as Chani, a Fremen warrior, expressed excitement about the upcoming film, saying the “movies have meant so much to me over the years. I’ve literally been able to grow up in my entire 20s doing them, and so they have such a special place in my heart.”
Here’s everything to know about “Dune: Part Three.”
What is ‘Dune 3’ about?
The trilogy’s final installment picks up 17 years after the second movie, though the trailer hints at continued war and political turmoil in Arrakis and beyond.
Paul Atreides, played by Chalamet, is dealing with the consequences of defeating the Harkonnens and becoming emperor, struggling with his role as the Fremen’s messiah.
The trailer hints at a possible future child between Paul and Chani. The pair, who are introduced as potential love interests in the first movie, were split up at the end of the second film, with Paul marrying Princess Irulan, played by Pugh, in a political move to ensure his ascension to the throne.
In the trailer, Chani asks Paul, “If we have a girl, what will we name her?” hinting at a possible reconciliation. In a pre-recorded video played during the event, Pugh addressed the love triangle, and asked Zendaya what her character thinks of Irulan’s marriage to Paul.
“You guys will just have to see for yourself what happens, because it’s quite the journey,” Zendaya said during the event.
At the heart of the third movie, Villenueve said, is a love story, adding that “the heartbeat of the film is still the relationship between Paul and Chani,” according to Deadline.
The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.
Jason Momoa returns as Hayt in “Dune: Part Three,” a clone of Duncan Idaho.
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
When will ‘Dune 3’ be released?
The final installment of the trilogy will hit theaters Dec. 18.
“Dune: Part Three” is inspired by “Dune Messiah,” the second novel in Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. The first two films were adapted from the first novel.
Villeneuve had planned to temporarily step away from the “Dune” universe, but “felt a responsibility to finish the story” after seeing audience excitement for the second film, which was released in 2024, he said during the trailer launch. The first two movies were box-office hits, collectively grossing more than $1.1 billion worldwide. “Part Two” won two Oscars, and the first film earned six Oscars out of 10 nominations, primarily in the technical categories.
“It’s a good idea to come back to those worlds, not by nostalgia, but by urgency,” he said. “If the first movie was contemplation — a boy exploring a new world — and the second one is a war movie, this one is a thriller. It is action-packed and tense. More muscular.”
Robert Pattinson plays shape-shifting villain Scytale in “Dune: Part Three.”
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
What have ‘Dune’ stars said about the film?
The trailer’s exclusive screening was introduced via a video message by Chalamet, who said Villeneuve’s third film is “a true act of cinema.”
“This film would not exist without the master of cinema, the great artist that is Denis Villeneuve,” Chalamet said. “I’m not alone in saying thank you to Denis for his dedication in bringing the ‘Dune’ films to life — and now the ‘Dune’ trilogy to life.”
Momoa, who starred in the first film as Duncan Idaho before his character was killed off, will be back in the third installment, he announced in a video at the event. Taylor-Joy, who had a brief cameo in the second movie, will return as Paul’s younger sister Alia.
Pattinson will take on the role of shape-shifting villain Scytale. Pattinson said he got the job just months after he asked Zendaya how he could join the “Dune” cast while on set filming their black comedy “The Drama.” (The A24 movie opens April 3.)
“Everybody wants to work with Denis. He’s a master,” Pattinson said during the event. “When you see the scope and scale and ambition of these movies, like on set, you get why they feel like this on the screen. It’s just extraordinary.”
Katie Price appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday, where she said no topic was ‘off limit’ during the bombshell interview
10:00, 16 Mar 2026Updated 10:12, 16 Mar 2026
Katie Price appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday, where she said no topic was off limit (Image: ITV)
Katie Price appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday to set the record straight on several details in her life, insisting no topic was ‘off limit’.
Katie, 47, recently left her family reeling when she announced she’d got hitched for the fourth time to businessman Lee Andrews, 43, who she had only known for a week. Her shocked mum and sisteronly found out after she announced the news on social media.
Since the reveal of her new relationship and marriage, the couple have been forced to hit back at a series of claims. Only recently, Katie spoke out to defend her husband Lee, hitting back at claims he’s a conman and insisting she has seen proof of his wealth.
Appearing on Monday’s Good Morning Britain, Katie encouraged hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls to grill her, insisting that no topic was ‘off limit’.
Real marriage date and Lee Andrews relationship
Katie said: “I’m doing really good. Really good. Really happy. I’m so excited to be here today for you to ask me anything you want”, adding: “The reason I say that is because there’s been so much speculation in the media, online, and no one can really hear my voice. So I’m glad I’ve got you guys. As you know, you can ask me anything.”
Talking about marrying Lee so quickly, she said: “Now, do you ever really know anyone? If you look at my past marriages, did I ever know they would be what they would be? And sometimes, I don’t think you can ever know who anyone is.”
She added: “So for me, I’ve gone through so much, as everyone knows, so much, so many different relationships. And I normally went from one to the other, to the other. And I recently, well, two years ago, I did relationships, healthy relationships”, adding that before then, she had always been in “toxic” relationships.
Katie continued: “But now, like two years ago, I now know signs of red flags. And you know, all of this, I’ve been there, done it. Now, I am older, I can make my own decisions. And there’s nothing to say that you have to wait for anything. So I’ve met Lee. It’s hard for anyone to understand.”
It was at this point that Katie revealed when she first met Lee, which was January, and when they got married, saying: “We got married two weeks ago. Although it looked like we did the ceremony in January, we did get engaged then.”
Lee has been accused of sending desperate voice notes of him begging for cash and complaining about surviving on 20 ready meals days before his lavish proposal to Katie in January and whirwild wedding. It has been claimed that in one voice note, Lee claims he’s “desperate” and “trying to survive”.
Lee has denied the claims in an Instagram post, simply commenting on a post making the claims: “This is not me”.
Meanwhile, Lee also took to his Instagram story to double down on claims that fake voice notes featuring his voice are circulating. He shared a screenshot of three Instagram accounts pretending to be him and wrote on top: “Warning Ignore the fake accounts and fake voice notes”.
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IT MIGHT be super early to start thinking about Christmas but it is that time of year again where LaplandUK tickets drop soon.
LaplandUK has announced that tickets to its sought-after festive experience will be released later this month on March 27 at 10am.
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LaplandUK tickets will be released on March 27Credit: LaplandUKLast year, 750,000 people joined the waiting roomCredit: LaplandUK
The high-demand tickets usually sell out within a few hours after launch and this year is expected to be the same with the newer £30million Manchester LaplandUK experience running for its second time.
Similar to the rush for Glastonbury but for Christmas, LaplandUK is predicting that over one million people want to get tickets.
Last year, 350,000 tickets were available and before the tickets were released, over 750,000 people were waiting in the virtual queue online.
This year, LaplandUK will run from November 7 to December 24, with tickets costing between £60 and £195.
Once guests purchase their tickets, they will be sent a personalised invitation.
Guests can join the online waiting room this year at 9am and then will be assigned a queue position at 10amCredit: LaplandUKThis year will be the second year the Manchester experience is openCredit: LaplandUK
Then, when it comes to the day of visiting, families will get to explore a snow-filled world with Elves, a frozen pond for skating and a Toy Factory.
Around the experience there will also be smells of the Lapland Bakery and the glistening of twinkling lights.
When guests arrive they will venture through “secret portals in the Whispering Woods of the UK and follow magical pathways to arrive in Lapland”.
The experience also includes performances and interactive activities such as helping out the Elves in the Toy Factory to make a toy to pop in Father Christmas’ Sleigh.
And of course, each child gets a special moment with Santa himself, who will give them a gift to take home and another surprise for Christmas Day – the specific toy they created in the Lapland Toy Factory.
The 2025/26 Champions League playoff round has now concluded, with the likes of Real Madrid, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Atletico Madrid booking their places in the last 16.
The remaining teams will discover their opponents and potential route to the final on Friday when UEFA holds the last 16 draw.
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Here is everything you need to know about the timing, format and seeding of the draw, as well as the teams still vying for glory in European football’s largest club competition.
When will UEFA hold the draw?
The draw is set to take place at 11:00 GMT on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.
It will determine which teams play each other in the last 16, quarterfinals and semifinals.
How does the draw work?
The eight winners of the playoffs will face the teams that finished in the top eight of the league phase in a knockout format.
The draw will determine the potential path to the final, as every team will know their possible quarterfinal and semifinal opponents.
The last 16, quarterfinal, and semifinal fixtures will be played over two legs, while the final will be a single match.
Which teams have made it through to the last 16?
Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Sporting Lisbon, and Tottenham Hotspur had already made it through to the last 16 as top-eight league stage finishers.
Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Bodo/Glimt, Galatasaray, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid made it through the playoffs.
Goals from Vinicius Junior helped Real Madrid overcome Benfica in the playoff stage [Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters]
When will the last-16 ties be played?
The first legs of the last 16 ties will take place on March 10-11, with the second legs scheduled for March 17-18.
When are the quarterfinals, semifinals and final?
The quarterfinals will take place on April 7-8 and April 14-15.
The semifinals will be held on April 28-29 and May 5-6.
The Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, will host the final on May 30.
Who could the biggest teams play in the last 16?
Real Madrid will face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon. If Man City are not drawn against Madrid, they will face Bodo/Glimt.
Paris Saint-Germain will face either Barcelona or Chelsea. Barcelona could also end up facing Newcastle United.
Liverpool will face either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray.
Arsenal or Bayern Munich will play Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen.
Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona will face either PSG or Newcastle United in the last 16 [Josep Lago/AFP]
Who are the surprise packages?
Norway’s Bodo/Glimt, a tiny club based in the Arctic Circle, made it through to the last 16 after beating Inter Milan in the playoffs and humbling Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league stage.
Turkish champions Galatasaray also reached the last 16 following thrilling playoff games against Juventus. The Istanbul club beat Juve 5-2 at home, before falling to a 3-0 deficit in the second leg – only to win the tie with two extra-time goals.
How does seeding affect the draw?
Seeded teams – those that finished in the top eight of the league stage – will have the supposed advantage of playing their second last 16 legs at home.
Where teams are placed in the league stage will also affect the seeding for subsequent rounds.
The teams that finished in the top four of the league stage – Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Tottenham – would be given home advantage for the second legs of their quarterfinals, should they reach that stage.
As number one and two finishers in the league stage, Arsenal and Bayern would get the advantage of playing their semifinal second legs at home, should they get that far in the tournament.
If a seeded team does not reach the quarterfinal or semifinal stages, the team that knocks them out will gain their seeding.
Can teams from the same country play each other?
Yes, teams from the same country can play each other in the knockout rounds.
Clubs can also face sides they have already played against during the league phase.
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has landed her own talk show and it’s set to air very soon
Claudia Winkleman has landed her own BBC chat show(Image: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Im)
The BBC has finally confirmed the start date of Claudia Winkleman’s new show after she joked that she’s “going to be awful” hosting her show.
The TV star – who stepped down from her Strictly Come Dancing hosting role last year – has landed her own BBC talk show and it has now been announced that it’s just a couple of weeks away, with the first instalment set to air on March 13.
Produced by So Television, which is part of ITV Studios, each episode will see Traitors presenter Claudia welcome some of the biggest names from the world of showbiz. She will interview them on the sofa in front of a studio audience.
“I can’t quite believe it and I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity,” she said as the series was confirmed. “I’m obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they’re letting me try.”
Claudia’s new project comes after she and fellow TV star Tess Daly quit Strictly Come Dancing after the last series of the BBC ballroom show. The pair announced in October that they would be leaving after that series – which was won by Karen Carney – telling fans that it “feels like the right time”.
In their farewell message on Instagram, Tess and Claudia penned: “We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream. We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time.
“We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day.”
“We will cry when we say the last ‘keep dancing’ but we will continue to say it to each other,” they added.
“Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza.”
So far it isn’t known who will be talking over from the pair on Strictly, but there are several names rumoured to be in the mix, including The One Show’s Alex Jones, radio star Zoe Ball and Big Brother presenter Emma Willis.
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The Claudia Winkleman Show – which will be on BBC iPlayer and BBC One – starts at 10.40pm on Friday March 13.
ACTRESS Anya Taylor-Joy looks simply the vest as she styles things out on a night out.
The Queen’s Gambit star, 29, wore the white strappy top with a green satin skirt.
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Actress Anya Taylor-Joy goes braless in a white strappy top with a green satin skirtCredit: BackGridAnya was with rocker hubby Malcolm McRaeCredit: BackGrid
She and rocker hubby Malcolm McRae, 31, dined at the San Vicente Bungalows hotel in Los Angeles.
They were reported to have been joined at the luxury venue by The Godfather star Al Pacino, 85, as well as Deliverance actor Jon Voight, 87.
We revealed earlier this month how the crowbar-wielding robber who tried to smash into Anya Taylor-Joy’s bedroom as she barricaded herself inside has been jailed.
Kirk Holdrick, 43, was one of two masked men who smashed their way into the luxury property in London.
Taylor-Joy’s husband Malcolm McRae confronted the intruders before barricading himself and his wife inside one of the bedrooms.
The robbers then tried to prise open the door with a crowbar during the terrifying raid in February 2023.
McRae was armed only with a lamp to defend himself but managed to scare the thieves off by shouting out: “I have a gun, I have a gun.”
They fled empty-handed but nine days later, Holdrick, who dated Towie star Hannah Voyan, tied up a mum and her daughter at gunpoint in another raid in Sandbanks, Dorset.
Holdrick was jailed for life in 2005 for armed robberies on a security van transporting cash and a jewellers.
He was recalled toprisonto continue serving his life sentence after his latest offences and, last November, he was jailed for 12 years for the Sandbanks robbery.
Holdrick has now been handed a further three-year prison sentence for the burglary involving Taylor-Joy and her husband.
