A Cotswolds pub in Oxfordshire "deserves the Nobel Peace Prize" for allegedly banning US Vice President JD Vance.

Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Ellen DeGeneres, Kourtney Kardashian, and most recently JD Vance have all recently chosen a small region in the north of the Cotswolds to vacation or live in. Local estate agents tell The Independent half of their clients are from across the pond,

This picture-perfect stretch of England is famed for its rolling hills, countryside living, thatched roofs, and cozy pubs. But the Cotswolds hasn’t exactly turned out to be a refuge from US politics.

US Vice President JD Vance arrived at Royal Airforce Base Fairford in the United Kingdom, where he met US troops and was welcomed by applause - a noticeable shift from locals protesting in the villages of Charlbury and Dean,

JD Vance’s trip to the UK has seen him dine with a number of right wing figures, from Reform leader Nigel Farage to Cambridge academic James Orr

Beyoncé and Jay-Z sparked rumours of a move to the UK when they were spotted visiting the Oxfordshire hotspot in June - but we now understand it’s official

As soon as the foreign secretary was made aware of the administrative error, he successfully purchased the relevant rod fishing licences,’ a

In the idyllic Cotswolds, Ellen DeGeneres finds joy in farming and nature, savoring her new rural lifestyle with Portia de Rossi away from Hollywood's hustle.

If the Cotswolds is calling out to you for a visit, here's what to pack for a whirlwind adventure through the charming English countryside.