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Tuesday briefing: How to make sense of England’s local elections campaigns

In today’s newsletter: From breakthroughs to breakdowns, what we can expect to see – and what the consequences of the vote could be

The Guardian - UK

Hotel security: How safe are guests, what improvements are needed and what should you watch for?

Travelodge reception staff handed key to man who sexually assaulted a woman staying at the hotel

The Independent UK

Travelodge sexual assault victim ‘shocked’ boss cancelled meeting with MPs

Woman attacked by Kyran Smith after he was given a key card for her Travelodge room

The Independent UK

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Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’

Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meeting

The Guardian - UK

I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me

Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role

The Guardian - UK

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

PM tells Jo Boydell of concerns about her lack of availability to discuss how staff gave man access to victim’s room

The Guardian - UK

Starmer urges Travelodge boss to engage with MPs after meeting cancelled

Keir Starmer expressed his ‘very concerned’ that some MPs had not heard directly from Jo Boydell

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Travelodge says earnings squeezed by higher minimum wage and rent inflation

The budget hotel chain also reiterated its apology to a guest who was sexually assaulted by a man who was given a key card to her room in 2022.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer concerned over Travelodge boss cancelling meeting with MPs

The hotel chain is under fire after a guest was sexually assaulted by a man who had been given a key card to her room.

Evening Standard

Sleepeezee has a royal warrant but is its Regency Kew mattress fit for a queen?

From design and comfort to value for money, I tested the mattress in my own homeRead more: Best mattresses, tested by a team of experts

The Independent UK

Sexual Assault at Travelodge Highlights Security Failings, Victim Slams £30 Compensation

A security lapse at a Travelodge in Maidenhead led to a sexual assault, prompting MPs to demand a meeting with the CEO to address security concerns.

International Business Times UK

Travelodge turned away vulnerable women late at night

They were far from home but it refused to let them stay without specific ID to prove they were over 18

The Guardian - UK

Politicians seek meeting with Travelodge CEO after Maidenhead sexual assault case

Call for urgent meeting comes after woman was assaulted by man who had been given her key card by hotel staff

The Guardian - UK

Holiday tax would drive jump in cost of holidays in England, say industry bosses

Around 200 bosses of leading UK accommodation firms, including Butlin’s, Hilton and Travelodge, have written to the Chancellor.

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Evening Standard

Trading ‘more challenging’ due to government policies, warns Travelodge

The budget hotel chain’s boss Jo Boydell said new relief for only pubs and music venues was ‘neglecting the broader hospitality sector’.

Evening Standard

Hotel bosses call for financial support as business rates set to surge

Hilton, Butlin’s and Travelodge are among more than 130 accommodation businesses who have written to the Chancellor.

International Business Times UK

London Travelodge Alleyway Entrance Goes Viral As Visitor Shares 'Dangerous' Access to Rooms 3-5 – Would You Stay Here?

A viral video shows a graffiti-filled alleyway used to access rooms at a London Travelodge, sparking debate over safety and budget travel standards.

Evening Standard

Lauren Lyle on her new West End sex comedy: 'I enjoy shocking people'

Lauren Lyle has been killing it on screen in Karen Pirie and Toxic Town this year, and his now hitting the stage for another jaw-dropping role

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Evening Standard

Third of Brits have ruined their own Christmas present surprise by walking in on gift being wrapped

36% spoiled their own surprise by wandering into the present-wrapping room at the wrong time, according to a survey by Travelodge

The Independent UK

Travelodge offers free ‘wrapping rooms’ allowing parents to sort presents in peace

‘Wrapping rooms’ can be booked for 75 minutes at no cost and include a mince pie

Evening Standard

Travelodge warns over raft of cost hikes and Budget pressures

The group is facing higher staff bills, property taxes and a hit from the new tourist tax.

The Independent UK

Major hotel chain warns of ‘barrage of rising costs’ from Budget

The hotel group says it is now facing higher staff and tax bills

International Business Times UK

Exposed: Low‑Price Hotel Room Ads from Booking.com, Hilton and Other Hotel Giants Accused of 'Bait Pricing'

The UK's ASA banned ads from Booking.com, Hilton, Accor, and Travelodge for misleading consumers with 'from' prices that exaggerated low-rate room availability.

Evening Standard

Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices

The ASA ruled that Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton all misled consumers over the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.

The Independent UK

Adverts for Booking.com and three major hotel chains banned over misleading prices

“Advertised prices must match what’s really available,” the Advertising Standards Authority said

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