Britain's largest current account provider Lloyds rolled out Confirmation of Payee to customers over five weeks in February and March, and said it had now carried out 4million name checks.

There may be chicer, more contemporary and certainly less expensive hotels in Dublin than The Westbury - but few can be better positioned or more established, says our impressed Inspector.

What to do when you find yourself in possession of the old family home, but don't want to sell it. In the case of one enterprising couple in Deal, you turn it into a boutique B&B. The Inspector checks in.

Few hotels come with quite the 'naughty' reputation of Cliveden in Berkshire. But after a careful refurbishment, this grand old dame is now as intriguing as its back story, says The Inspector.

When you have been stuck on the M4 for what seems like forever, you want a cosy pitstop where you can recharge your batteries. The Inspector finds exactly this at The George at Backwell.

Once upon a time, the Hoste Arms in North Norfolk was a simple pub. Now it has The Vine House, an accommodation annexe where the prices are not cheap. The Inspector takes a look.

The Fish is a village-style resort set in Cotswolds woodland, with much of the accommodation (47 rooms) in refurbished farm buildings a short walk from the main lodge, where guests can unwind.

The Nadler Victoria in Westminster is brand new. It opened on January 1 and is the latest edition from a group that aspires to turn budget accommodation on its head.

If someone could just open all the windows and replace it with something fresh, then the Bedford Swan could become something of a destination hotel rather than a place to stay en route.

The Inspector checked into The Carnarvon Arms, a country inn in Newbury, and found its rooms unimaginative and the breakfast no more inspiring.

Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn.

Hull is enjoying a moment in the spotlight as the UK City of Culture for 2017. So where to stay if you are visiting for the weekend? The Inspector checks out the (marvellous) Holiday Inn Hull Marina.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called into No 38 The Park hotel in Cheltenham and found the glorious Georgian townhouse to be a luxurious, leafy retreat. However, none of it comes cheap.

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire, which is the work of a young couple with an inspiring vision.

Michael Northcroft has been using a broom for decades to sweep his store in east London but has now been told he can no longer use it by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Ayda Field was trying her hand at a brand new type of exercise on Tuesday, joining her mum Gwen and actress Susie Amy for a pole dancing class.

She has been spicing up her life since she split from her husband of three years Simon Konecki.

One of the key figures in the surprise success of Crazy Rich Asians has 'exited' the film's proposed sequels, according to Variety. Adele Lim left the films 'due to a dispute over pay disparity'.

Chu posted a lengthy statement to Twitter on Monday that began: 'For those of you who are asking, you bet your a** I stand with Adele!'

The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home, which was initially built in the early 60s, spans 6,045 square feet and sits on nearly an acre, Variety

The showbiz momager, 63, missed her own daughter Kim Kardashian's 39th birthday party to watch The Hunger Games actress, 29, tie the knot with art dealer Cooke Maroney, 34, on Saturday.

Adele looked teary-eyed as she was pictured sneaking out of Drake's star-studded 33rd birthday party, which was held at Goya studios in Hollywood on Wednesday. 

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Have you ever met anyone called Atiyah? Me, neither. I'm not even sure how you pronounce it. Is it Att-ee-yah? Or Att-eye-yah? Your guess is as good as mine.

Harry Styles and Adele have sent fans into meltdown after being spotted together on the Caribbean island of Anguilla on Friday.

The famous trio were hopping between Anguilla and the Virgin Islands on their trip and gave the generous tip to the Caribbean Fishmarket on the island.

Novelist Adele Parks and magazine editor Trish Halpin argue the need for teenagers to get part-time jobs in this week's Femail face-off.

Adele and TV's James Corden holidayed on a £120 million superyacht believed to be owned by a Russian oligarch linked to the Canadian mansion where the Sussex's stayed over Christmas.

Instagram star Alice Liveing, 26, hit out at Adele's ex PT Camila Goodis, 36, on social media on Thursday for promoting a green juice diet and 'riding on the coat tails of a celebrity client.'

The couple beamed as they wandered the West End in London on Thursday night after watching the superstar perform at the London Palladium on the second night of her UK tour.

Adele Napier, 30, had been on a flight with her family from Hugharda Airport, Egypt, to London Stansted on February 3. But the plane had to be diverted via Italy to allow for a change of crew.

This Morning's health experts have suggested Adele's alleged '1000-calorie-a-day' diet isn't sustainable in the long term.

Speaking on the French show Quotidien the actress and humourist Mimie Mathy, 62, addressed controversy over Roman Polanski and said rape accusations don't 'take away from his talent'.

Adele showed off her incredible seven stone weight loss in a tight black mini as she posed up on her Instagram this Tuesday.

The singer, 32, who has been sticking to a 1,000-a-day calorie diet, showed off her incredible seven stone weight loss in a tight black minidress in a rare Instagram snap on Tuesday.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams led a squad of star players in staging an exhibition event at Melbourne Park which raised £2.8m for bushfire victims.

Organisers of the Australian Open are bullish that the event will start and finish on time after the smoke haze relented on Thursday in Melbourne.

And the No 7 seed will also offer up $10,000 (£6,180) for every match he wins in the first major of the tennis calendar if he fails to win the tournament.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Here, Sportsmail's Tennis Correspondent rounds up some of the things you may have missed from day three of the action in Australia.

MIKE DICKSON IN BRATISLAVA: Harriet Dart gave Great Britain a brief injection of hope, but an age old fallibility on clay means the country's leading women are likely to miss out on the riches.

The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who depend solely on tournament winnings without the chance to earn a living.

Novak Djokovic has sent a letter endorsed by Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, to fellow top-100 ranked players asking them to donate and support those ranked between 250 and 700.

Rafael Nadal has endured a series of injuries during his illustrious career but the latest setback appeared to happen in the comfort of his own home. 

Djokovic posted a video on Instagram showing him exchanging shots with another man at a tennis club in the coastal city of Marbella, where the Serb has reportedly stayed.

Rapson admits staging the eight-man tournament in a corner of western Germany was a 'shot in the dark', but it was considered a sufficient success for four extra competitors to be added.

Great rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were united by the same misdemeanour this week - breaking the lockdown rules in Spain in order to practise.

The Sydney band, deemed heart-throbs to many, debuted when teens. And 5SOS took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a throwback picture of bass guitarist Calum Hood for his 21st birthday.

He is believed to to have split from YouTube star Arzaylea Rodriguez after they unfollowed each other on Instagram in April.

Bikini model Sahara Ray shocked her Instagram followers on Friday when she shared a photo showing the normally blonde stunner in a short black wig

He's the 5 Seconds of Summer star known for constantly changing the colour of his hair.

She's the Australian bikini model who's certainly not shy when it comes to flashing some flesh.