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Moving to a different country is a big undertaking that requires careful consideration and meticulous preparation. There are several factors to look for when choosing a new place to call home, and for many, Canada ticks a lot of boxes. The sense of community in Vancouver makes it one of the most welcoming spots for newcomers, with over 55,000 British expats estimated to be living there.Alex, an expat who relocated […]

Two major UK airports were thrown into disarray this week, with holidaymakers taking to social media to complain about disruption to their plans.Some travellers flying from Heathrow Airport experienced lost luggage after a technical fault from British Airways.Earlier this morning, Heathrow Airport wrote on X: "We are supporting British Airways with a technical issue with their Allocation System."We advise passengers to check with BA before travelling to the airport. BA […]

Drivers are being warned of long delays and diversions following a serious collision between Junction 25 (Enfield) and Junction 27 (Epping, M11).The M25 is closed clockwise, with National Highways warning that a "complex recovery is ongoing at the scene and is likely to be protracted".It added that there is currently no estimated reopening time, with motorists urged to follow the diversion routes set up along the hollow triangle diversion symbol […]

A man who moved to Lisbon in Portugal opened up on his experience and explained there was a lot that shocked him. The expat lived in many parts of Europe before settling down in sunny Portugal. However, the expat found it very different from other European cities he has been to, he explained on YouTube channel Camden David. His initial opinion of the capital city is that "there are a […]

Passengers at Heathrow Airport are describing 'chaos' after a technical blunder caused baggage delays.Travellers have been forced to wait for more than an hour for their baggage, with some claiming they've had to leave the airport without their belongings.Taking to X, one person wrote: "Chaos at Heathrow terminal 5. No information. IT system down. We waited one and a half hours for baggage and are now on our way home […]

French President Emmanual Macron is in a tight spot. He called a snap election earlier this month after suffering a bruising defeat in the EU elections.The decision came after exit polls gave Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National more than double the vote share of the President's centrist alliance.He is gambling on the idea that voters will demonstrate that Marine Le Pen's party is unable to win at a national level.But […]

A British holidaymaker was forced to pay £1,200 for a same-day British Airways flight to Cancun after she was prohibited from boarding her original Tui plane because staff spotted a “slight mark” on her passport.Staff feared that the stain would prove a problem at Mexican border control and Laila March, 25, was turned away, despite having boarded a flight back from Morocco the day prior.March, a private tutor from Croydon, […]

Britons looking for a quieter staycation this summer may find solace in the Isles of Scilly, away from the tourism boltholes.Situated off the southwest of England, the archipelago has been likened to the Caribbean with its crystal blue waters. According to visitors, the Isles are the perfect spot to relish simple pleasures like meditative walks along the beach.The travel website Visit Isles of Scilly, adds: “The Isles of Scilly lie […]

Majorca has been calling for British tourists to return after UK holidaymakers snubbed the popular destination following a series of protests.Restaurants, bars and eateries across Majorca have been left empty, leaving a local business figure completely confused.Alfonso Robledo, president of local restaurant association Majorca CAEB, claimed businesses have noticed a drop in clientele numbers.He said: “Before there was no difference between Mondays and Saturdays. Swimmers on a beach in PalmaGETTY“We […]