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Comprised of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the United Kingdom definitely has dozens of reasons worth leaving home for. Mountains, valleys, hills and dales, forests and gardens, oh and no less than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered throughout, are but a few. You will find a slew of cathedrals, castles, palaces and country houses spanning history. Centuries of inspiring the world, influencing the arts, and forming natural beauty have developed this land into one great nation.

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A world in a city is a common way to describe the metropolis of London, the capital of England. A cultural melting pot of over 230 nationalities, London is the financial, political and cultural capital of the UK. It is booming with activity and bursting with sightseeing treasures. You’ll find historic highlights from the haunting Tower of London to the ornate Buckingham Palace and more modern attractions such as the world-famous Harrods department store and the towering London Eye.

The capital city and second most populous in Scotland, Edinburgh has been recognized for its historic and cultural attractions. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK after London. Great shopping, historic architecture and great Scottish whisky are just part of its allure. Its greatest draw is Edinburgh Castle. This sprawling medieval castle and fortress sits atop Castle Rock in the city center, dominating Edinburgh’s skyline.

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At the foot of the basalt cliffs on the coast of Northern Ireland’s County of Antrim lies the stunning Giant’s Causeway. Travelers flock to this UNESCO World Heritage site to experience the 40,000 massive dark columns rising from the sea. The natural phenomena has sparked legends of giants and magic, but its unique geology points to volcanic activity from over 50 million years ago. The Giant’s Causeway is a beautiful sight and the experience of a lifetime.

Cornwall, a region located on a peninsula in southwest England, is comprised of many different towns and villages that feature beautiful beaches and picturesque coastlines. Bordered by the Celtic Sea and the English Channel, one of its most popular towns is St. Ives. This seaside port town just north of Penzance on the coast of the Celtic Sea is known as the art center of West Cornwall and has a sub-tropical feel and beautiful beaches.

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England’s Lake District:

Lose yourself in the natural beauty of this mountainous region in northwest England dotted with tranquil lakes. One of the picturesque villages in the region is Grasmere, once home of and inspiration to the romantic poet William Wordsworth. Perhaps you will take a sail on one of the lakes and take in the peaceful backdrop of lush green mountains, serene shorelines and pristine calm waters dotted with tiny islands.

Stonehenge:

Walk in the footsteps of so many before you when visiting prehistoric Stonehenge. This mysterious rock formation dates back to the Stone Age and remains one of the world’s most famous sites. Standing in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, Stonehenge is perhaps the most important prehistoric monument in England. The experience of seeing this timeless monument is not to be missed – it will surely be a highlight of your visit.

This large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extends approximately 23 miles southwest of the city of Inverness. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the Loch Ness monster. While Loch Ness is not the largest Scottish loch by surface area, it is the largest by volume, with its deepest point at 755 feet. Along the shore, you will find the ruins of Urquhart Castle. This once mighty site rests on the headwaters of Loch Ness and dates back as far as the 13th century.

Prepare to step back in time in the English countryside. The Cotswolds are roughly 25 miles across and 90 miles long, stretching from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath. The region is known for its small towns and villages with homes made from golden colored Cotswold stone and grass roofs that sit among lush greenery and rolling hills. Stratford-upon-Avon is perhaps its most famous town. Lying along the River Avon, it’s famed for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, one of the world’s great playwrights. Be sure to make a trip to see the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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Think “go to the right.” It is their natural flow of traffic even when it comes to walking. It is important to not only look both ways when crossing the street, but also when on an escalator, stand to the right. When walking down the street, stay alert and follow the flow – to the right.

Expect to be offered tea, a lot. The British love their tea and not only during afternoon tea, any time for any reason. But you should know there is a “proper” way to drink it. The rules are – sit up straight, do not blow on it, take small sips with your pinky down, and put the cup on the saucer between sips. Now you are prepared to sip away.

Bring a raincoat and umbrella, as it rains one out of three days in the UK. It does vary from region to region, but generally speaking, they are important items to have on hand at all times.

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Explore the Best of Britain on this incredible trip across England, Scotland and Wales, and travel over the sea to the Isle of Skye. Imagine life as a Benedictine monk at Buckfast Abbey, feel the hope of brave pilgrims in Plymouth and be inspired by the beauty of Lake Windermere.

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Explore London, Liverpool, the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh

Discover Bath, Plymouth, Cardiff, Chester, Glasgow and York

Visit the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, Polperro, Buckfast Abbey, Glastonbury Abbey, the town of Ludlow, the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

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See England's Dartmoor National Park and Lake District, Ben Nevis and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands and the 18th green at St. Andrews

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Best UK Tours 2024/5 – Reviews & Itinerary Guide

By: Author Tracy Collins

Posted on Last updated: August 22, 2024

Taking one of the many UK tours on offer can be a great way to explore the United Kingdom if this is one of your first trips in the UK. There are several advantages to taking a guided or self-guided tour for part (or all) of your time visiting the UK. 

Guided tours of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland allow you to minimise the travel hassle as you’ll have a company to do most of the planning for you, and many of the United Kingdom tour package options we’ve included here allow you to see far more of the UK in a shorter period of time than it would be possible to do on your own. 

Guided tours of UK can also offer good value for money, and there are some great UK trip packages on offer. Unfortunately, choosing which UK tour to take is not so easy – as the choice of tours in UK can be really overwhelming. There are just so many, so where to start looking? 

In this guide I’ll walk you through some of my favourite UK tour itineraries and how to choose the best UK tour that’s right for you. Whether you’re looking for England tours, cheap UK tours, all-inclusive England vacation packages, or the best coach holidays UK has, you’ll find plenty of options in this blog. I’ve also included some of my recommended cycling and walking holidays UK has for those looking for an active break. 

Let’s get started with the best Great Britain tours 2024/5 options on offer! 

Best Tours of Great Britain – Comparison Chart

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• The Lake District & Scotland – Rabbie's – 9 Days

Highlights of Scotland – G Adventures – 7 Days

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• Best of Scotland 

8 Day Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast

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If you want to compare even more of the best coach trips the UK has or other styles of tour, I recommend TourRadar as a great place to compare tours and read more UK tour reviews. 

When planning for your trip to England or the rest of the UK, it’s important to take seasonality into consideration. I go over all the details of the weather and the seasons in the UK here in this article . 

When comparing tour operator UK options and which trip to take, be aware that UK tours tend to run with reduced frequency during the winter months, with many of the best UK tour packages running more frequently in spring and summer (April – August).

While some British coach holidays run year-round, speciality outdoor trips such as cycling holidays UK options may only run during summer months. 

Best United Kingdom Tours – Choosing the Best Tour for you

When searching for the best UK travel packages and tours, there are many factors to consider. Here are some of the top things I recommend taking a few minutes to think about before deciding on the best tour of Britain for you: 

Many of the most popular UK guided tour options are small group tours. UK small group tours vary widely in size with what is deemed to be a ‘small’ group – with some having up to 50 in a group while others keep it to 12 or under. 

Coach tours UK options are a convenient way to travel around with the rest of your group and often allow more to be fitted into an itinerary than independently travelling by train.

These range in style and you can find plenty of luxury coach holidays UK options as well as budget bus tours UK.

If you want to take the train but also like the idea of a guided tour, you could consider one of the train holidays UK options listed below. 

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This is the one most of us forget to consider! In order to fit as much in as possible, some of the popular coach holidays in England and the rest of the UK move very fast, taking in multiple cities and sights in a day and usually spending only 1 night in a place. 

This can get tiring, so if you prefer to spend at least a couple of nights in each place, check for itineraries that allow you more time or you could consider choosing one of the self-drive holidays UK options available. 

Also, see our tips at the end of this article for extending your stay in the UK by spending extra days in London, Edinburgh, or any of the other common UK tour starting and endpoints. 

England vacation packages and tours have different inclusions depending on the style of trip and company.

Most include transport, guide, accommodation and some meals, but check the small print so you know what you are and aren’t getting included on tours to England.

The entrance fees to many sights are often not included in tour pricing. 

Best Great Britain Tours (England, Scotland, Wales)

Below you’ll find our favourite United Kingdom trip tour packages that take in England, Scotland and in some cases Wales, too. For tours that also include Ireland, see the next section. 

Best for seeing England & Scotland at a more leisurely pace

Starting in Edinburgh and finishing in London, this 11-day journey through some of England and Scotland’s finest sights is a great option for those wanting to travel in comfort or who are looking for the best UK tours for seniors. 

This is one of our favourite England and Scotland tour packages if you prefer a tour that spends 1-2 nights in each place and allows you to relax more in the places that you visit.

Staying at 4* accommodations throughout the trip, this itinerary starts in Edinburgh and takes in Gretna Green, the stunning Lake District , historic York, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds and Bath before finishing up in London.

Travel is by private coach. 

As trips to England and Scotland go, this Insight Vacations UK trip is one for those who want to see the best of the UK’s history, natural beauty and culture in comfort and style. If you have additional time, we highly recommend adding on extra days in London or Edinburgh (or both!). 

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Best for fitting lots of England in at a great price

Starting in London and finishing in Edinburgh, this 10 day London – Scotland tour by Trafalgar Tours England is a great option for those who want to see as much as possible during their trip and don’t mind travelling at a faster pace. 

One of the popular tours of England and Scotland, this itinerary spends 3 days taking in the sights of London at the start of the tour, so you don’t need to worry about booking additional time at the start of the tour (unless you want to).

From London, head north to Oxford and Bath before crossing the Welsh borders and exploring some fine Welsh castles . You’ll also visit Chester, Lancaster and Hadrian’s wall before finishing in Edinburgh. 

If you want to include a trip to Wales in your UK tour itinerary then this is a great tour to go for, and history lovers will enjoy every stop of this trip that showcases the UK’s history from the Wars of the Roses to Roman Bath – you even get to stay at Ruthin Castle in Wales – a 13th century castle with its original moat!

Best for seeing it all in seven days

If you only have seven days to spend in the UK, this whistle-stop tour will whisk you up and down the length and breadth of Britain to introduce you to the highlights. Included on the itinerary are a list of destinations for day trips outside London – and beyond. 

The cities of Bath, Cambridge and York in England, plus the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, are included. Stratford-upon-Avon is also visited as the home of the UK’s most revered playwright. Experiences to savour include seeing Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis in Scotland, and enjoying a traditional roast dinner in historic, compact York. 

In addition to Georgian Bath and the capital London, this seven day tour takes you to some other fascinating UK locations too. There’s sculptor Antony Gormley’s famous Angel of the North artwork, a Scottish border town, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, and the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness.

Once you head down the west coast, the musical and sporting city of Liverpool awaits. You’ll also venture into Wales to see the city of Cardiff and a ​​mediaeval Welsh castle. After touring Bath, the last stop en route back to London is Stonehenge. This ancient site is shrouded in mystery – and a must on the itinerary of every visitor to the UK.

Best for train travel and rail holidays UK

There’s arguably nothing more quintessentially British than train travel – and if life on the rails in Britain is what you’ve been romanticising about, then this is one of the train tours UK for you.

This UK rail itinerary takes in the best of Scotland and England, with the chance to ride on one of the best-known steam train trips UK has to offer on the Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig.

You’ll travel on the West Highland Line, North East Main Line that links Edinburgh and York, and the West Coast Mainline south from Glasgow.

Travel is at a more leisurely pace with 2 nights spent in most cities, staying in mostly 4* hotels. You’ll also get to see Bath and Stonehenge before finishing in London. 

If you’re looking for guided tours of England and Scotland by train, this is a great itinerary to go for. You’ll get to experience many of the UK’s best-known railways and take in the country’s top historic and cultural sights along the way. Travel is by train and private coach. 

The Lake District & Scotland – Rabbie’s – 9 Days

Best for taking in the beautiful scenery of the Lake District & Scottish Highlands

Rabbie’s tours of the UK offer great value for money, and if you want to be immersed in some of the UK’s finest landscapes and are interested in guided walking holidays UK options, this is a great way to dip your toes in. 

Starting in Manchester, this itinerary is a ‘rail and trail’ combination of 2 Rabbie’s trips , meaning you’ll change minibus and guide half way through.

First you’ll explore the stunning Lake District in the beautiful north west of England, enjoying Windermere and Ullswater before taking the train up to Edinburgh for your Highlands adventure that visits some of the most scenic spots on Scotland’s west coast: Uban, Mull and Skye before heading back to the mainland to visit the iconic Eilean Donan castle. 

If you’re looking for the best adventure tours UK has, then we recommend Rabbie’s who deliver great tours at a budget-friendly price point for those who love the outdoors.

Best for Scottish Highlands exploring and Solo Trips UK. 

If you’re looking to focus your UK trip on Scotland , then this 7 day Scotland tour from Edinburgh by G Adventures is well worth a look.

G Adventures also offer very reasonable single supplements if you’re looking for the best solo holidays uk options – or you can choose to share a room with another traveller of the same sex. Either way, G Adventures UK is popular with solo travellers. 

Starting in Edinburgh and finishing in Glasgow, this Scotland tour takes in Inverness and the famous Loch Ness, Culloden Moor (famous for the Jacobite rising of 1745), the beautiful Isle of Skye and Fort William, with a chance to snap the famous Jacobite Steam Train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct (a must for Harry Potter fans) en route.

Accommodation is on a twin-share basis in 3* hotels and travel is by private minibus. 

If you want the highlights of the highlands of Scotland, this is a good tour to go for, with the option to add on extra days at the start or end of your tour – you could easily spend more time in Edinburgh, or head down to London. 

Off the beaten-path Highlands of Scotland

One of our favourite Great Britain vacation packages for getting a little off the beaten path is this wonderful northern Scotland adventure by Insight Vacations. Perfect for those wanting to see more of the Scottish Highlands or try something different when it comes to the many UK holiday packages. 

Starting in Edinburgh, on this upscale tour you’ll take in Inverness and Loch Ness, the beautiful and remote Orkney Islands at the northern tip of Scotland – a part that few visitors see – before heading south down the west coast of Scotland to take in the Isle of Skye, the stunning Glencoe pass and Loch Lomond before finishing up in Glasgow.

Accommodation is in 4* hotels and travel is by private coach. 

This is certainly one of the best UK coach holidays 2021 has to offer if the Scottish Highlands have been calling to you. You’ll love this one if you want to see the full diversity of landscapes and richness of community and culture that Scotland has. 

Best of Scotland  

Best for uncovering all four corners of Scotland  

If you want to find the best luxury coach tours in the UK that cover much of what lies north of the border, then the Best of Scotland tour from Trafalgar is a popular option for summer. The adventure begins in the capital of Edinburgh on day one. You’ll then be transported around Bonnie Scotland for seven days before ending up in Glasgow. 

This vibrant city lies to the west of Edinburgh. It’s the biggest in Scotland in terms of both population and square mileage. The metropolis is renowned for its magnificent architecture and as a cultural hub for fans of music, museums and more.

After arrival and on the second day of the tour, you’ll delve deeper under the surface of the historic and breathtakingly beautiful Scottish capital. Key sights including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Palace of Holyroodhouse are visited during your guided tour, and you’ll also enjoy free time to spend as you wish. 

Between leaving Edinburgh and arriving in Glasgow – both of which are in southern Scotland – you’ll head north. The first stop is St. Andrews, where Prince William met Kate Middleton, before overnighting at a hotel in the Cairngorms National Park. During day four, you’ll visit the site of the famous Jacobite uprising, see Eilean Donan Castle, look out for the Loch Ness Monster and head over to the Isle of Skye. 

The fifth day of the tour includes Ben Nevis and Glencoe en route to Glasgow. After staying overnight there, you’ll take a city tour before calling at Clydeside whisky distillery and Stirling Castle on day six. Day seven is departure day, unless you decide to stay on in Glasgow for longer. 

Best for touring unspoiled Scotland

If what appeals to you most about the British Isles is the chance to spend time in Bonnie Scotland, this tour to far northern Scotland might be the one for you. It’s what Great Britain vacations are made of for many – beguiling cities, beautiful coastline and of course a dazzlingly rich and varied history. 

Day one transports you from Edinburgh to Inverness, via the famous Forth Bridge, picture-perfect Perthshire, the peaceful village of Dunkeld, the fascinating Highland Folk Museum, the Cairngorms National Park, bloody Culloden Battlefield and the standing stones at Clava Cairns. 

Next up on the second day is the spectacular North Coast 500 trail, via French-style Dunrobin Castle, en route to the island of Orkney. Puffin territory and an astonishingly well-preserved Neolithic settlement await after overnighting on Orkney. 

Both the better-known and lesser seen sights of Scotland make up much of the tour’s second half. These include Smoo Cave in Sutherland, the harbour village of Ullapool, Eilean Donan Castle, the Isle of Skye, the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William and Glencoe.

During the last day, you can also choose to take an optional side trip to one of the Western Isles – namely Iona, Kerrera, Mull or Staffa. Alternatively, climb up Battery Hill in Oban or call into the 

 local Whisky Distillery. Finally, before heading back to Edinburgh, visit the Kelpies and Stirling Castle. 

Best England, Ireland, Scotland Tour packages

Some of these itinerary options include the best England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales tours for a comprehensive circuit of the British Isles, while others combine Ireland and Scotland to get a fuller taste of the Celtic lands. 

Best for a whistle-stop tour of the UK and Ireland

If seeing England and Scotland isn’t enough for you, then you might like to add on Ireland. This ten day trip is arguably the best way to see England, Scotland and Ireland in one hit. It lasts for ten days, and packs far more into that time than you could feasibly manage on a self-guided basis. 

First up after departing London is Shakespeare country and Stratford-upon-Avon, then it’s the Yorkshire cities of York and Bradford. The Yorkshire Dales, Lake Windermere, Gretna Green and Glasgow are then on the agenda for day three. 

There’s a day in Edinburgh for the fourth day, before heading to Ayrshire, Belfast, Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford on day five and six. Cardiff, Bath and Windsor are the final stops before the tour winds up back in London. 

This tour offers incredible value for money, and really maximises each and every day when time in the UK is tight. 

Best for trips to England and Ireland that include the main highlights

If you’re looking at tours of England, Scotland and Ireland, then this 10 day trip by Globus may tick all the right boxes. 

Start and end in London on this tour that takes in the English highlights of Stonehenge and Bath before exploring Newport and Cardiff in Wales en route by ferry to Waterford and Dublin in Ireland.

Head north through Ireland towards the up-and-coming city of Belfast and crossing back into Scotland to take in the sights of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

On the final leg you’ll head south through York and Stratford upon Avon to London to soak up the best of English history. Travel is by coach. 

This is one of the best tours of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland if you’re tight on time and don’t want to forgo any of the countries of the British Isles. The travel is at a fairly fast pace though – so you may wish to add on a few days to relax at the end of your trip. 

Best for combining Scottish Highlands & Ireland

One of the comprehensive UK tours from London options in this list, this itinerary works well if you want to start in London and have a few days before your trip starts to explore the UK’s capital – either through an extension booked through Insight or under your own steam. 

Leaving London, this ultimate UK tour takes in the historic English highlights of Stratford and York before heading past Hadrian’s Wall to Edinburgh and circling the Scottish Highlands.

Take in the legendary sights of Loch Ness, Glencoe and a boat trip on Loch Lomond before heading back south into England and Wales, and crossing over into Ireland.

Travel is by private coach and accommodation is at 4* hotels. 

On this grand UK tour, you’ll spend a total of 5 nights in Ireland and 7 in England & Scotland, making this the perfect UK tour packages from London when you just want to see it all! 

Best for English countryside and Roman history

Following the route of Hadrian’s Wall makes for one of the best road trips in the UK. Though the wall is quite justifiably famous, the route along it is far less touristy than other parts of the British Isles. The wall stretches from near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the east to the compact city of Carlisle in the west. 

Hadrian’s Wall can be found within the more peaceful parts of England’s two most northerly counties. As this is a walking tour you’ll need a reasonable level of fitness, but this also means you’ll get up really close to the sights of Cumbria and Northumberland. And of course the unspoiled English countryside, with its dry stone walls and sheep-dotted emerald fields. 

To give you some idea of the distances, the first day’s walk is around eight miles, between Carlisle and Irthington. Other walks include the six mile trek between Lanercost Priory and Gilsland, the three-and-a-half Walltown Crags to Haltwhistle route and seven miles from Once Brewed to Brocolitia Fort. It’s also nine miles from Chollerford to East Wallhouses, and about five from East Wallhouses to Wylam. 

Highlights of this tour include the pretty Cumbrian village Crosby-on-Eden; Birdoswald, Housesteads, Brocolitia and Vindolanda Roman Forts, Walltown quarry, Sycamore Gap, the site of the victory of Oswald and the historic old Military Road. 

Best Tour Companies UK Reviews

Not sure which of the best travel agency UK options you should pick? Below you can find a short review of what to expect when travelling with any of the UK tour companies mentioned above. 

G Adventures tours are known for their good value and experience-rich approach. They attract travellers of all ages, both couples and solo travellers, thanks to their twin-share policy where single travellers can travel at no extra cost if they share with another traveller of the same sex.

Travel is in small groups (max 12) and includes a local tour guide “CEO”. Accommodation is in mid-range hotels and guest houses, and typically breakfasts and entry to some sights are included.

Travel in the UK is mostly by private mini-bus unless otherwise stated. 

Popular for coach tours in the UK and around the world, Globus Journeys offer guided coach tours in the UK and Ireland, either with smaller groups (max 24) or larger groups (up to 50) depending on the style of the trip.

Accommodation is typically in tourist class hotels (3* and 4*) with well known brands. Globus is popular among travellers aged in their 50’s, 60’s and up for the convenience of travel by coach and their tours have more meals and excursions included than some.

Expect itineraries that pack places in, so you’ll see a lot, and stays are typically 1 night. 

GRJ are the go-to for UK steam tours and railway journeys around the UK and beyond, so if travelling the UK by train is what you’re hoping to do, look no further.

Itineraries are designed to take in iconic lines and to provide the best steam train holidays UK has (or ‘regular’ trains). Journeys are escorted by a Tour Manager, and the majority of travellers are either solo travellers or couples aged between 45 – 80.

Accommodation is in 3* hotels or higher. The maximum group size on any trip is 50, or you can opt for a tailor made travel experience. 

Insight Vacations are an upscale tour company offering luxury UK coach tours with up to 40 people per group.

Travellers are typically 45 and up, and itineraries are a little more relaxed than many other tour companies, including 2 night stays at many destinations and “relaxed starts” in the morning spread out through the trip allowing time to catch up on rest if you need it.

Accommodation is in 4* hotels and trips are accompanied by a tour manager. 

Famous for great value adventures around the world, in the UK Intrepid offer a range of shorter ‘retreat’ style trips – so if you’re after hiking trips UK or a guided walking and cycling holiday, look no further.

Accommodation is in local guest houses and you’ll be accompanied by your own Intrepid Travel guide for the duration of the trip.

Maximum group size is 12, and rooms are on a twin share basis with the same sex if you’re a solo traveller, or you can pay a supplement to have your own room. 

Offering a mix of small group tours, independent adventures, cruises and self-drive vacations, Indus Travels allows you to set your own pace of travel with flexible itineraries when you choose one of their ‘unbundled tours’ or self-drive trips.

Self-drive trips are just you, your car rental, itinerary and accommodation, whereas group tours have up to 22 travellers, English-speaking local guides, deluxe accommodation and air conditioned coaches included.

Indus is popular with younger and older travellers alike, with many travellers in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. 

Well known and popular Trafalgar Tours England have been offering coach travel around the UK for many years and have many happy customers behind them.

Group tours have a maximum of 50 people, travelling by coach to the most popular destinations. They are popular for England tours for seniors (and younger people), and on any of their England tour packages you’re guaranteed to have a lot packed into your itinerary. That’s one thing to bear in mind – this is definitely not slow travel – but it’s a good way to get an overview of the British Isles.

All tours are accompanied by a guide and accommodation is tourist class 3* or 4* international standard hotels. 

Rabbie’s tours have some great England travel deals (and beyond). They’re a small group tours company providing great value breaks that help you get off the beaten track in the UK and Europe.

Rabbie’s aim to support local communities and promote responsible travel, by keeping tour groups small (10 people). They also work differently to other tour companies in that accommodation is not included in the tour price – once you book your tour you can choose your accommodation from a selection offered by Rabbie’s to suit your budget and preferences.

The name Rabbie’s comes from the nickname for famous Scot, Robert Burns! 

If you have a day, two, or more aside from your tour, we highly recommend taking advantage of those to explore London, or another city if your tour is starting from elsewhere – Edinburgh is another popular starting point for the UK tours mentioned in this guide. 

While some tours include sightseeing in London (or another departure city), not all do – or they include a very shortened version – and trust us that 1 day is definitely not enough to see London in, especially if you’re jetlagged. 

If you can, arrive a few days before your tour begins to enjoy the top London sights and get onto UK time if you’re flying in from far away. You can find our complete London travel guide here to get you started.

Tours Of The UK

Let Our History Be Your Guide

Tours Of The UK – Let Our History Be Your Guide

Welcome to tours of the uk, we are a multi-award winning tour company within the top 100 tour companies (as reviewed on tripadvisor) in london within the top 5% of tour companies in the uk.

Hover over the images to see tour titles and click the images for more information about the tours . 

Private Sightseeing Walking Tour of Central London, Whitehall, and Westminster

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)

Private Spy Tour Of London

Private Day in the Cotswolds Tour

Private Day In Cambridge From London Tour

Private Downton Abbey Tour, Including Bampton, Cogges Farm, and Highclere Castle Tour from London

Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Cardiff

Private Doctor Who Day Tour of South Wales

Private Doctor Who Tour of Cardiff and South Wales

Private Doctor Who Walking Tour of Cardiff

Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour Of London

Private Fictional and Film Spy Walking Tour of London

Private Pottering Around London Tour – A Wizard Time in London.

Private Sir Winston Churchill Walking Tour Of London

Private Shakespeare Walking Tour Of London

Day Trip To Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Birthplace of William Shakespeare, From London​

Private Downton Abbey Day In The Cotswolds Tour

Explore the Cotswolds Private Car Tour From London

Private Day Tour of South Wales, Including Cardiff and Caerphilly Castle

Private Doctor Who Walking Tour of London

Private Sightseeing Tour of The City Of London Walking Tour

Private Welcome To Wrexham, and Beautiful North Wales Day Tour.

Private Great London Pubs Tour

Dylan Thomas: Swansea, Laugharne, And Llareggub

Private Welcome To Wrexham Half-Day Tour

Private Westminster, Whitehall, and Windsor Castle Tour from London by Train

Private Beatles Taxi Tour Of London

Private Day Tour of Cardiff, Including Cardiff Castle, St Fagan’s Museum and Cardiff Bay

Private Blenheim Palace, the Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Tour from London

Why book with us.

We think there is nothing worse than a boring tour -except perhaps a boring tour guide! This is why we try to make all of our sightseeing trips as interesting, informative and fun as possible. We want you to enjoy yourself and learn something new. So whether you are taking a 3-hour walking tour of some of London’s top tourist destinations, a day trip to Downton Abbey, or a local tour with one of our friendly guides we want you to enjoy every minute of our time with us.

We believe that spending a day on a tour led by someone who isn’t passionate about the subject they are talking about, or the places that you are visiting is hell on earth! In our opinion, lip service is as bad as receiving no service at all. This is why we take time to find guides who are genuinely passionate about the subjects they are delivering tours in. We only recruit guides who deliver both an engaging and interesting tour. We also take time to ensure that all of our guides meet our strict and rigorous standards, including an averages 5-star rating. This way we can guarantee that you, our customers, are loving every second of your tour with them. For us, the most important thing is that you have the best possible experience.

All of our friendly guides have big personalities and a bigger love of the tour subject that they are delivering. From passionate playwrights who will take you on tours of London’s Theatreland or around Shakespeare’s London, to local guides who know a city, its historic hotspots and its hidden gems. Our guides are there to make history your guide to a tour you will never forget.

Want to learn more about the people who work for us? Why not check our  ‘Our Guides ’ section and follow us on Twitter , Facebook or Instagram ?

At Tours of the UK, we take great pride in our work and the fun, friendly and informed attitude of everyone who works with us. We also pride ourselves on delivering the most accurate tour possible. To ensure this our scripts are written, researched, and cited as if they were academic texts by members of our team who possess a higher (graduate) degree such as a Masters or a Doctorate. This helps us, and our guides, combat the urban legends that have cropped up over time across the UK. It also means that should you want to learn more, our guide can point you to the research we used when creating the tour.

While insisting that our scripts are written and developed in this way can be time-consuming and sometimes difficult, this process enables us to keep up to date with the most recent of information and research. It also means that you have peace of mind about the accuracy of the information delivered during the tour. That said, our guides are always happy to share with you local stories, anecdotes, and rumour, and explain how when repeated often enough, these stories and half-truths can become accepted fact. After all, as the old Irish proverb says: ‘the truth never got in the way of a good story’.

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• Enjoy Dublin's vibrant cityscape
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• Explore Westminster and the Thames in London
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“Greg made this a wonderful experience. He is one of the most organised, & factually correct guides we could have hoped for.” Elisabeth Daw, traveled in September 2019

• Explore the picturesque countryside of Britain and Ireland
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“Had a fantastic trip. Our driver Lorraine rocked.” Seemita Mitra, traveled in November 2019

• Step back in time and venture through medieval castles

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• See the best of Ireland and Britain
• See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

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• Gaze at the pristine natural beauty of the Lake District
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• Fall in love with the rich medieval history of Edinburgh

“It was a fascinating trip.” Charlie Gulotta, traveled in April 2023

• Visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre and tour Glasgow
• Explore the historic Dublin and the remarkable Edinburgh
• Learn about traditional farming and indulge in local cuisine

“Luke's unscripted knowledge and his stories of the history of the places we were visiting and about to visit took us on a journey we never expected.” Leanne kotek, traveled in September 2023

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Where to buy Oasis tickets for reunion tour 2025 online as UK and Ireland dates announced

The gallagher brothers have announced a huge oasis live 2025 reunion tour with tickets on sale this weekend from sites including ticketmaster, gigs and tours and see tickets.

• 08:00, 27 AUG 2024
• Updated 08:50, 27 AUG 2024

Noel and Liam Gallagher have announced they are to reunite Oasis to embark on a huge world tour in 2025. The tour will kick off with 14 stadium dates in the UK and Ireland announced today, with the promise of further dates coming soon.

Tickets for the UK dates will go on sale on Saturday, August 31 at 9am and are set to be in seriously high demand. Fans have been sent into a frenzy with the announcement, made at 8am on Tuesday morning.

Both Liam and Noel had teased that something big was coming with a sign showing the date and time of the announcement, in the iconic typeface of the original Oasis logo. And there had been rumours for the past week of dates in Manchester and London on a reunion tour.

Read more: Oasis reunion 2025 - live updates as Liam and Noel Gallagher make huge statement

The reality is an even bigger tour than most fans could have ever imagined. It will all kick off in Wales in July 2025 with two nights at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

The Burnage-raised brothers will then head to Manchester for what is set to be a biblical homecoming back at Heaton Park - the location of their last Manchester gigs performed there back in 2009. They will play four nights at the park on July 11, 12, 19 and 20.

Fans hoping to get tickets for the slew of shows announced today are set to be in for a tense battle online on Saturday. But here’s all the info we have so far on where you’ll be able to get hold of tickets for the Oasis Live 2025 reunion tour.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets for the UK dates go on sale from 9am on Saturday, August 31. Details of a pre-sale have not yet been announced.

Where will tickets be sold?

Tickets will be available online from Saturday, August 31 from the following merchants. These will be Ticketmaster online here, from Gigs and Tours here and from See Tickets .

Tickets for the Dublin show will be available from 8am on August 31 from Ticketmaster here .

Oasis Live 2025 tour dates announced so far

• 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
• 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
• 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park
• 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park
• 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park
• 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park
• 25th - London, Wembley Stadium
• 26th - London, Wembley Stadium

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• 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium
• 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium
• 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
• 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
• 16th - Dublin, Croke Park
• 17th - Dublin, Croke Park
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Oasis tour 2025: Ticketing companies set for huge demand after band reunites

Oasis have announced they are reforming for a tour in 2025, with ticketing companies expecting a huge surge in demand following the band's 15-year hiatus

• 09:45, 28 AUG 2024

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Ticketing companies are bracing for a surge in demand as the legendary English rock band Oasis announces its official reunion after a 15-year hiatus.

The iconic Mancunian brothers, Noel and Liam Gallagher, who famously split following a heated backstage argument in Paris back in 2009, have resolved their long-standing dispute to return to the stage next year.

Over the weekend, the band made the announcement, stating: "The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised."

Following weeks of rumours, the reunion is set to provide a significant boost to the ticketing sector. Ticket sellers are preparing for what could be one of the most intense periods of sales since Taylor Swift's last tour.

Viagogo, an online ticketing platform, reported that searches for Oasis tickets "increase by more than a hundredfold overnight", anticipating even further spikes, as reported by City AM .

"This is going to be the event of 2025," said Viagogo. "Demand will be at its highest pre-and post on-sale and will likely sustain for some time however, we have a year until the events take place so the demand will likely level out and then spike again in the month before the events kick off," the company added.

With "unprecedented demand" experienced for Taylor Swift this summer , Viagogo is "anticipating that the numbers in the UK for Oasis will be even bigger".

Ticket sales soared by 460 per cent when Swift's Eras was released on Ticketmaster last year, causing the site to crash due to overwhelming demand.

Tickets for the Oasis Live '25 event, cheekily referred to as 'the Eras tour for blokes' by some, will be available for purchase at 09:00 BST on Saturday for the UK dates, with Dublin tickets going on sale from 08:00 BST. All ticket prices, including Platinum and VIP, will be announced two days prior, on 29 August.

The Britpop legends are set to perform in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin next July.

Ticketing companies gear up for Oasis tour boom

Seat Unique, a premium ticketing company, anticipates a significant increase in demand for Oasis tickets, particularly premium and VIP experiences, and has already noticed a substantial rise in online search volumes related to the tour.

"There has been a well-documented growth in the experience economy, and we see the Oasis reunion tour as a great example of where fans will look to prioritise creating the ultimate experience," the company stated.

Some sellers may anticipate fans from other countries flocking to their sites. Swift, who held the title of most-viewed artist on viagogo for 68 consecutive days, attracted fans from over 100 different countries to her overseas shows.

Cris Miller, viagogo's global managing director, commented: "Many fans see live events as the perfect reason to travel, or they love to add a concert show or sports match to their holiday plans."

"As more fans choose to travel to follow their favourite acts, the benefits to local businesses through spending across retail, hospitality, and travel will only continue to boost the economy," he added.

The events are also projected to pump millions into local economies, with a surge of fans anticipated to journey from all corners, bolstering hotels, eateries and local enterprises in host cities.

Tom Kiehl, UK Music's chief executive, highlighted the substantial economic potential of these gigs. "Having a big music event in your community has a knock on and spill over impact on the wider economy too, so great news for the UK," he elucidated.

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Oasis reunion: Tour dates, tickets, prices and more

15 years in the making, Oasis have announced a reunion tour for 2025.

Announcing 14 tour dates across the UK and Ireland in London (Wembley Stadium), Manchester (Heaton Park), Cardiff (Principality Stadium) and Dublin (Croke Park), Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher commented:

"The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised."

Oasis Live '25 reunion: Everything you need to know

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11th - Manchester, Heaton Park

12th - Manchester, Heaton Park

19th - Manchester, Heaton Park

20th - Manchester, Heaton Park

25th - London, Wembley Stadium

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July 25th - London, Wembley Stadium

July 26th - London, Wembley Stadium

August 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium

August 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium

Oasis at Heaton Park, Manchester tour dates for July 2025:

When do oasis tickets go on sale.

Tickets go on sale at 9am BST on Saturday August 31 2024.

How much will Oasis tickets cost for 2025 concerts?

Ticket prices are yet to be confirmed.

MORE: See where every Oasis song and album has charted in the UK

How to get oasis tour tickets:.

Tickets for the UK dates of Oasis Live '25 will be available from Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours and See Tickets.

How to enter the Oasis ticket presale ballot for Friday August 30th:

Oasis posted: "A ticket pre-sale will be held on Friday 30th August, ahead of Saturday’s general sale.

"To ensure the maximum number of fans have a fair opportunity to access tickets, applicants will be selected for the pre-sale via a ballot."

Fans can register for the ballot here .

Will Oasis release new music?

The band have not announced new music.

Will Oasis headline Glastonbury 2025?

Glastonbury 2025 performers are yet to be announced, though the band have said their Live '25 shows will be their 'only shows in Europe next year.'

Who are Oasis's 2025 tour support acts?

The group's support acts are yet to be announced.

Will Oasis's Live '25 tour hit Europe?

The band say: "Plans are underway for OASIS LIVE ’25 to go to other continents outside of Europe later next year."

MORE: Oasis announce Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary edition

How to buy oasis live '25 tour merchandise:.

Merch for the band's 2025 shows is not yet available.

Oasis reunion tour setlist 2025:

The band's Live '25 tour setlist is yet to be revealed.

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Money blog: Zoopla issues warning to sellers about overpricing homes

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It's taking sellers over twice as long on average to sell their homes when they have to reduce the price than when there's no reduction, according to Zoopla.

The property portal said its latest research shows sellers should be realistic when it comes to pricing up their property if they're serious about moving.

According to Zoopla, it takes 28 days on average to agree a sale where the asking price hasn't been slashed.

But for sellers who've had to lower the price by 5% or more, the typical time to sell goes up to a whopping 73 days.

Around a fifth of homes put up for sale this month had their price cut by 5% or more, Zoopla said.

Executive director Richard Donnell said a rise in the supply of homes meant buyers had greater choice and prices would be kept in check.

But with mortgage rates still high, "buyers have less purchasing power than two to three years ago and remain price sensitive, meaning sellers can't afford to get ahead of themselves on where to set the right price for their home", he said.

Around 10 million people in England and Wales will not receive winter fuel payments this winter.  

Under Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan, only those who receive pension credit or other means-tested benefits will still get the £200-£300 towards the cost of their energy bills.   

Critics, including Labour MPs, have said the payments will put even more pressure on elderly people as the cap on energy prices rises again in October.   

On today's episode of the Daily podcast, host Liz Bates gets a breakdown of Labour's plan from our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh and hears from one of its critics, Labour back-bencher Rachael Maskell.   

Plus, could there be an alternative that could keep everyone happy? We hear from the Social Market Foundation's Sam Robinson about its proposal for an alternative to the winter fuel allowance. 

Listen by pressing play at the top of this page - and  tap here to follow the Daily podcast - 20 minutes on the biggest stories every day .

Prezzo restaurants will undergo a major revamp in the next few years after dozens of its sites were closed in a restructuring programme.

The high street restaurant chain announced the closure of 46 loss-making restaurants - more than a third of its sites - last year after it struggled with soaring energy and food costs.

The move put hundreds of workers at risk of redundancy.

Earlier this year, Prezzo bosses said the company had returned to profitability after the business restructure.

It is now planning to invest in restaurant refurbishments across the rest of this year, and in 2025 and 2026.

Chief executive Dean Challenger has said the outlook for the restaurant group is "positive".

The water industry has warned that firms will be unable to deliver reforms such as stopping sewage outflows without even greater bill rises, with crisis-hit Thames seeking more cash from customers than it originally proposed.

Britain's biggest supplier had initially sought a 44% rise to bills across the five-year period but is now proposing a 52% increase by 2030.

That could rise to a 59% hike, taking the average annual bill to £696, if it is given extra spending allowances by the regulator.

Ofwat has proposed water  bills can only rise an average 21% .

Now, a letter from industry trade association Water UK to Ofwat, seen by Sky News, has set the bodies on a collision course.

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More employers are offering sabbaticals as a way to boost employee wellbeing and improve staff retention, according to experts.

A new poll shared with The Guardian by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) reveals that more than half (53%) of managers said their firm offered sabbatical leave, compared with 29% who said they did not. 

In the public or charity sector, the leave was more likely to be available (62% of managers said it was offered) compared with the private sector (44%).

Some 80% of younger managers under 55 said sabbatical leave was important for employers to offer, compared with 72% of people over this age.

Sabbaticals offer benefits to employees and employers alike, said CMI director of policy Anthony Painter.

He said companies were "doubling their efforts to boost staff retention" in a "competitive job market".

Taxpayers should prepare for Labour to hike the rate of capital gains tax (CGT) in its autumn budget, a leading tax firm has said.

Blick Rothenberg chief executive Nimesh Shah said Sir Keir Starmer has "clearly signposted" that the budget will be "painful" for higher earners and wealthier taxpayers.

The bleak picture painted by the prime minister in a news conference yesterday came after chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous government of leaving a £22bn "black hole" in the nation's finances. 

"One obvious option to [fix] this without breaking Labour's election promises is by raising CGT," Mr Shah said.

"The prime minister and chancellor seem to be acting with urgency when it comes to tax changes, so taxpayers will need to prepare now for a likely mid-year CGT rise."

The tax firm boss said the potential changes to capital gains tax - which is essentially a levy on any profit you make when you sell or "dispose of" an asset - could "encourage individuals to leave the UK and become a non-UK tax resident".

"Currently CGT raises less than 2% of the total tax take – it raised £14.5bn in 2022-23, and this is £2.5bn down from the previous tax year. 

"To improve that tax take the chancellor could potentially increase the rate of CGT to 25%-30%, and apply a lower rate, of say 20%, for sales of business assets to support entrepreneurial growth."

A hotel chain in Manchester has been accused of cancelling bookings from customers on nights Oasis is planning to play in the city in 2025 - and relisting them for a higher price.

Sacha Lord, night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, wrote on X last night that he'd been contacted by "several people" who were told their rooms had been cancelled by Maldron Hotels after a "computer error".

He claimed they were later "back up for three times the price".

Several users have replied saying they have been affected by the issue.

Oasis fan Mark Slinger, 36, who lives on the Isle of Man, told Sky News he booked a room at Maldron Hotels in Manchester city centre for 20 July - the final night of Oasis's run of shows at Heaton Park.

He made the £90 reservation through booking.com yesterday morning when the band announced their major reunion tour.

However, he was contacted by the hotel that evening asking him to cancel the booking.

The email says: "We are writing to inform you of an issue with your booking at Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre. Due to a technical error, you have received a confirmation for a booking that was not successfully made. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate your booking at this time."

It said a cancellation request had been sent, which Mark was asked to "accept promptly".

He told Sky News he hasn't accepted the request and "won't be doing". He also doesn't believe the issue was down to a "technical error".

"They realised they can cancel and re-sell at four times the price due to the Oasis gig," he said.

Maldron Hotels said in a statement to the Money blog that a technical error on Monday and Tuesday led to "substantially more" rooms being booked at its two Manchester hotels than were available for the nights of the four Oasis concerts.

It said it would be unable to honour bookings made on these dates as a result, and no bookings are currently being taken while the issue is investigated.

"This is not an attempt to resell rooms at inflated prices, rather an overbooking issue due to a technical error with our booking systems," the hotel said.

"Additionally, due to the same technical error, a small number of customers were able to book the rooms at a higher price later that evening. We will also be unable to accommodate these bookings.

"We will be honouring all bookings made prior to 26 August. 

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Hotels operate dynamic pricing so that rates go up along with demand - so it's not unusual for prices to increase substantially around big events.

Yesterday, we reported that hotel prices for Oasis's first night at Wembley were already as much as three times as expensive as the week before.

"I had a quick look at a Holiday Inn a couple of miles away the week before the concert, it's £195 a night. The first night of the concert, it's £594 a night," said correspondent Matthew Thompson.

"So already people are getting on the hotel rooms even before the tickets go on sale. That gives you some sense of just how much demand there is for these tickets."

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Some of the country's biggest energy companies are attending talks with the government today about how they can help struggling customers with their fuel bills this winter.

Centrica, EDF and Scottish Power are among those taking part in discussions with minister Miatta Fahnbulleh at the energy department, as are regulator Ofgem, Energy UK and Citizens Advice.

Our  political correspondent Darren McCaffrey  says it's part of a government attempt to have energy firms do more to help customers.

"What the government is saying is there isn't as much help as there has been previously, fiscally we're in a pretty desperate situation - they're looking for the companies to step up," he says.

There are three things in the government's mind:

• The energy price cap will increase by 10% from 1 October
• Household energy debts are said to be at record levels
• Most pensioners are losing their winter fuel allowance

Whether energy companies will be willing to pick up the tab to help is uncertain right now, though.

"The government is trying to push them in that direction," says Darren. 

"That's the key thing that will potentially emerge from this meeting."

By Sarah Taaffe-Maguire , business reporter

It's another good morning for anyone travelling to the US as the pound has remained near a more-than two-year high against the dollar. 

A pound still buys $1.32, meaning sterling goes further than at any point in the last 29 months. 

Market observers expect the US central bank to sizably cut interest rates, which is weakening the value of the dollar. 

As oil is paid for in dollars, having the currency weakened can make importing motor fuels cheaper. This morning, the benchmark oil price has fallen below $80 a barrel, standing at $78.79, the lowest since Friday last week.  

The share prices of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange are down 0.02% for the 100 most valuable (the FTSE 100) and 0.06% for the 101st to 350th most valuable (the more UK-based companies of the FTSE 250).

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