Sometimes, you just get the urge. Summer is supposed to be the ‘most quiet’ time at work, but somehow, every August rolls around and I feel like I’ve been hit by a train.

If you too are feeling like you’ve barely had a second to breathe this summer, and you could really use that holiday you thought you didn’t, don’t worry. It’s not too late.

While you might think that booking a last-minute holiday will leave you thousands of pounds short of a breakdown, there are plenty of affordable holiday package deals available on Loveholidays.

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From a five-star hotel in Turkey, to a beachside trip to the Algarve, you can book a holiday for as little £500 per person.

Of course, there are trips available for the whole family. But you might just want to book one when term time starts in September. (Sorry, grandparents!)

If you need an excuse to scratch your holiday itch, I’ve rounded up the best last-minute breaks to book now. It’s really that easy.

Best last minute holidays to book for September and October 2026

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If you’re in pursuit of wellness and beauty treatments, this five star hotel in Turkey has all the makings of a romantic couples’ trip.

There are two freshwater swimming pools, as well as a sauna, steam bath, and spa centre offering hammam massages and a range of beauty treatments.

But if you want to venture outside (and, why wouldn’t you?) the village of Hisaronu is only five minutes away, while beaches and the Blue Lagoon are just 15 minutes by car.

Not sure whether you want beach vibes or a city holiday? This aparthotel is right next to the Santa Susanna beaches, dotted with bustling bars and restaurants.

But if you get bored, you can simply hop on an hour-long train to get into Barcelona for a day trip.

The hotel even has a kids’ menu so you won’t have to worry about fussy kids and tapas.

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Whether you’re on a family holiday or solo trip, Santa Rosa is close to everything you could need for a restful getaway. Situated next to the Costa Teguise town centre, and a four minute drive from the beach, you can peruse shops or lounge about all day.

There are also pools and restaurants at the hotel. Plus, you can take a short day trip to a nearby golf course, waterpark, or aquarium, for fun for all the family.

This three-star hotel has all the ingredients for relaxing in the sun. It has a kids’ club, if you don’t want to worry about childcare, or they’ll have plenty to keep them occupied thanks to the kids’ pool and being just a short walk from the beach.

Golfers, rejoice, because Anfi Tauro Golf Course is only a 10 minute drive away, while the shopping centre and Amadores resort are within 10 minutes.

Don’t want to spend your holiday surrounded by families? Completely fair; this hotel is adult-only. The pool looks out over the beaches of Albufeira, while the old town is a mere three minute drive away.

During your stay, you’ll be able to choose from a set menu at the hotel, or wander through the cobbled streets of the town to choose from local bars and restaurants.

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On 19 August, Israel attacked Gaza’s provincial police headquarters, killing nine Palestinians, including two female officers: Lt. Samaher Misbah Abdelhadi Hamada and police chief Col. Fatina Al-Sahhar. Moreover, a 13-year-old girl, Dana Haitham al-Jamasi, was also killed:

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Claims that Israel was after Hamas “completely unfounded”

The Israeli occupation alleges it was targeting ‘resistance leaders.’ Hamas says these claims are false and “completely unfounded.” In a statement, Hamas says ‘Israel’ put forward these lies to:

Justify its aggression and cover up its deliberate targeting of the civilian police and defenseless civilians in Gaza.

The attack followed a recent meeting between Hamas and the US envoy Jared Kushner, in Egypt. This took place with the hopes of advancing the implementation of the Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza. The agreement was signed by both Hamas and ;Israel’. It calls for the disarmament of Hamas in stages and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces (IOF) from the Strip. However, Netanyahu is now rejecting this plan. He says the IOF will not leave until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Hamas added that the timing of the targeted attack confirms the occupation is “deliberately undermining”  and attempting to derail these peace initiatives. In addition, Israel, they said, is “dangerously pushing for the resumption of the genocide” rather than adhering to what has been agreed upon.

Gaza’s civilian police intentionally targeted to bring chaos and instability, and displace Palestinians

The deliberate strike on Gaza’s civilian police force, yet again, isn’t incidental.

The force, which is responsible for public order, undertakes vital functions including regulating traffic, escorting aid trucks, and protecting spaces used by the public.

They have been hunted down and killed to create lawlessness, instability and chaos across the Gaza Strip since October 2023. Furthermore, this forms part of a broader plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.

By intentionally destroying everything in Gaza necessary to sustain life, and deliberately targeting children, the UN states that ‘Israel’ continues to commit genocide in the Strip. The occupation’s ultimate aim, which it has publicly admitted to, is to ethnically cleanse Gaza of Palestinians, by forcibly transferring the population out of the enclave. In fact, this would amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Republican Mike Rogers expressed support Thursday for a “pause” on data center construction as he runs against a progressive Democrat for Michigan’s open Senate seat.

Michigan is one of the top Senate battlegrounds this cycle, with Democrats hoping to hold on to the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.

Asked during a news conference about his “policy on data centers,” Rogers said, “I think we need to take a pause, probably, and make sure that we’re answering all the questions that people have.”

Rogers specified to the Detroit News that he supports a one-year moratorium on data centers in Michigan — a proposal state policymakers would approve — not a national ban.

“While I don’t support a federal ban, Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water and stop pay-to-play schemes,” Rogers told the News.

“That is why I am calling for a one-year moratorium on new data centers until we establish a fair, transparent approval process that puts local communities first.”

The position is a massive shift for the former congressman and separates him from most of the Republican Party and even many Democrats. Rogers’ campaign did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s requests for comment or clarification.

Rogers’ opponent, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, has called for strict new standards to prevent data center impacts on the electric grid, water and local communities, but has not called for a large-scale moratorium, as other progressives have.

Data centers have become a pivotal issue in numerous midterm campaign as voters grow increasingly weary of the facilities and blame them for electricity costs and other impacts. The Data Center Coalition has said the facilities alone are not to blame for higher utility rates.

Data centers are also defining another major Senate campaign this year — the Ohio contest between Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has accused Husted of being too tight with data centers.

This week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee sent a memo to the technology sector warning that data centers are proving toxic in the midterms, especially in the fight between Husted and Brown.

On Capitol Hill, House lawmakers are moving forward with legislation called the Ratepayer Protection Act, H.R. 9340, to shield Americans from the impact of data centers. Husted is sponsoring the Senate companion, S. 5028.

In the past, Rogers has been generally supportive of the data center build-out. In a July interview with ABC affiliate WXYZ, he said there should be electric grid and environmental rules for data centers, but communities that want them should be able to allow their construction.

“If the people are willing to put up with one of these things in their community, they ought to have direct benefit,” he said. “I think that’s a better way to get the community involved in the decision.”

El-Sayed, who focused a large portion of his primary campaign against Rep. Haley Stevens, seemed skeptical of Rogers’ change. He responded to the news on X with an emoji with its eyebrow raised.

“People really effing hate data centers,” the Democrat said in one campaign event.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called for a state data center moratorium during her race for governor. She lost the primary.

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The TV comeback a decade in the making is almost upon us.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that a third and final season of the domestic drama Doctor Foster was coming to our screens in 2027, with Suranne Jones returning as TV’s most chaotic GP.

More details about the new series have been revealed, including exactly what’s in store this time around.

The official synopsis had already teased: “Ten years ago, on discovering her husband Simon was having an affair, Gemma Foster enacted a masterful revenge. But the fallout was devastating when her 15-year-old son Tom disappeared.

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“Now, in series three, Gemma is still a GP, still in the same house, but on the brink of a fresh start: she has met someone new and is getting married. But as the wedding day draws closer, and friends and family gather, shadows from the past begin to re-emerge threatening both her happiness and her reputation.”

“As Gemma fights to protect those she loves and expose whoever’s intent on hurting her, will she be able to put the past to bed, dispense justice, and claim the future she deserves, before it is too late?” the teaser concludes.

Gemma’s new man will be played by Slow Horses actor Dustin Demri-Burns, with Adam James, Thusitha Jayasundera and Anna Madeley also set to return after their appearances in the first two seasons, alongside series leads Tom Taylor and Bertie Carvel.

Meanwhile, Riot Women star Rosalie Craig will play a new character, joining the series alongside fellow new additions Gracie Oddie-James, Lois Baglin, Karima McAdams, Anjana Vasan, Michael Balogun, Christina Balmer, Justin Salinger and Ash Tandon.

Suranne previously claimed: “When I got the call to ask if I wanted to return as Gemma Foster, I knew the time was right. We needed space from the first two series, and we needed Tom – Gemma and Simon’s runaway son – to return as an adult with questions.

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“For me, this time around it’s about accountability and questioning – ‘can we ever truly sever ties with our past and the damage or traumas that haunt us, so we can fully move forward?’. Gemma and Simon have so much to unpick!”

Doctor Foster became a huge hit when it debuted in 2015, with the cast also including Jodie Comer and Victoria Hamilton, whose character later appeared in her own spin-off, Life.

Suranne’s leading performance in the show earned her two NTAs, a Royal Television Society Award and a TV Bafta.

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Our solicitors have today sent the letter below to Police Scotland.

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It’s worth remembering what this is about.

– Peter Murrell was recently sentenced to over five years in prison for misappropriating approximately £400,000 from the SNP, which is the crime of embezzlement.

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– John Swinney recently admitted that the SNP misappropriated close to £700,000 from donors to “ring-fenced” fundraisers for a second indyref, spending the money on party interests instead, which is also the crime of embezzlement.

– Police Scotland and the Crown Office have declined to prosecute the second embezzlement offence, saying that they investigated it before and somehow failed to notice what the First Minister has now publicly admitted on camera.

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– Despite the First Minister’s admission, which came after the police investigation into the missing money was closed, Police Scotland inexplicably refuse to consider this as “new evidence” and reopen the investigation.

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– Police Scotland and the Crown Office blame each other for the decision not to prosecute, but neither will release any correspondence between them on the subject to clear up which of them is telling something at least in vague proximity to the truth.

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– Police Scotland and the Crown Office also both flatly refuse to release the written statement given to them by Nicola Sturgeon regarding the investigation following her seven-hour “no comment” interview.

(Sturgeon also refuses to release it, despite previously saying she would, and the Crown Office blocked Police Scotland’s attempts to interview her again on account of her lack of co-operation.)

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The former First Minister, the current First Minister, the police and the prosecution service are all on the same side, saying the same thing: there’s nothing to see here, but you can’t see it anyway.

(Their being on the same side is all the stranger when you consider that two of them are supposed to be investigating crimes committed by the party the other two were leader and deputy leader of at the time.)

In the name of justice, transparency and accountability, we will continue trying to expose what all of them are united in not wanting you to know. As ever, we’ll keep you updated on how it goes.

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UK pro-Palestine groups have called for a full ban on arms sales to Israel. The demand comes a year on from the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Palestinian Forum in Britain, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War Coalition, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Friends of Al-Aqsa and Muslim Association of Britain all co-signed the call.

Their 19 August statement said:

Nearly three years into Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza, Palestinians still face killing, starvation and displacement, while British-funded humanitarian aid remains subject to Israeli restrictions.

The Government must secure an end to Israeli attacks and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.

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Adding that:

Across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, settlement expansion, settler violence and restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque continue to intensify – restrictions the Government must act to end.

A year on from the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine, that decision has yet to be matched by action.

And:

Britain’s commitment to international law cannot be hostage to Israel’s election timetable. Real action means confronting Britain’s own complicity.

The groups also urged an end to UK arms sales to the settler colonial state:

That means ending the arms trade with Israel, suspending military and intelligence support that facilitate violations of international law, and stopping British businesses, banks, universities and charities from supporting occupation or settlement activity – starting with a ban on trade connected to Israel’s illegal occupation and comprehensive sanctions on Israel.

Their call comes ahead of a major national demonstration in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday 10 October:

Join us for the national march in central London to mark three years of the ongoing genocide. We call on people across the country to stand together in demanding justice and an end to British complicity.

Pro-Palestine groups on UK arms sales to Israel

In February 2026, Oxfam reported:

Since 2015, the UK has licensed at least £500 million worth of military exports to Israel.

However, given the opaque nature of the global arms trade, Oxfam warned this was likely to be a severe underestimate:

There are also a number of additional open licences in place that the government does not publicly report on, so the figure is likely to be much higher.

Stop the War Coalition vice-president Chris Nineham told New Arab that UK recognition:

was welcome, but, as we feared, it was symbolic.

He said the people of Palestine “need action”:

and we are calling on our government to end British support for Israel immediately.

Adding:

We are working to organise another mass demonstration on 10 October to pressure it to take action.

It is essential that pressure is kept on the UK government. Whether through marches, protests, legal actions, investigative reporting and other routes, it all counts towards holding the UK establishment to account for its complicity in crimes against the Palestinian people.

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By Joe Glenton

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