By Rohan Chatterjee This March the National Civil Police (PNC) recorded 481 homicides as El Salvador continued its steady regression to levels of violence once hoped confined to the country’s ultraviolent past. March concluded as the deadliest month in over a decade, recording an average of 16 murders a day, including ...
by Shilpa Ganatra, Travel Editor Ever fancied getting away from it all on a private island custom-made for maximum luxury? Us too. That's why we extensively researched into seven private island destinations to rent for your next getaway. The bill will undoubtedly run into five figures for such high-class pampering - but even if ...
By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site Buying property abroad is tempting. With undervalued properties with long-term financial potential, many people spending more time in their favourite sunny destinations, and when the currency is stronger from the buyer’s country, the ...
By Jack Peat, TLE Editor I am too old to be pulling all-nighters. On Thursday evening I returned home with a solid plan; exit polls at 10, bed, up at 6 for a clear indication of the results - and repercussions thereof - then at my desk for results ...
By Jack Peat, TLE Editor The only thing we can say for certain in the run-up to the 2015 General Election is that there are no certainties. Set to be the closest fought election in recent history the electorate is split and Westminster is divided. Very few political commentators feel confident enough to ...
Guaranteed great weather is a must for a typical getaway. But where in the world is the sun always shining and the birds always singing? Global property portal Lamudi put together their top seven destinations which enjoy year-round holiday weather. And they've all moved to the top of our bucket ...
The decision to relocate to another country for work and take on the life of an ex-pat is unlikely to be a straightforward one for anyone, but it’s particularly nerve-wracking when you have children to consider. Annabel Kantaria, author of novel Coming Home, gives us some tips to make the ...
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent Last week news filtered through that Japan's Maglev had set a speed record of 374 miles per hour. As plans are HS2 are unveiled in Britain, cutting journey time between London and Birmingham from 1hr 21min to 49min, the experimental magnetic levitation train looks set to slash times ...
Are you in the market for a small practical city car? You're lucky, because today’s choice is bigger and better than ever. These cars cost very little to buy, many cost nothing to tax and none have serious drinking problems, all the while retaining excellent residuals. The now familiar smart ForTwo is about as compact as cars can get, but it’s still capable of venturing out of town and ...