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Britons have been issued with a fresh holiday warning as they may be forced to follow a new £97 rule when basking in the Spanish sun this summer.Border rules created following Brexit mean holidaymakers will have to show two additional documents to enter Spain this year.The change was introduced as British tourists travel to countries in the EU’s Schengen Area.The Foreign Office issued Britons heading for Majorca and other Spanish […]

Many Britons dream of escaping the UK's dreary climate when they retire, but their destination must cater to many needs. One European nation that "ticks a tonne of boxes for the perfect location to settle in" is Portugal, revered for its idyllic climate and laid-back tempo. The high quality of life in Portugal is owed to several factors, including an unbeatable healthcare system and low cost of living, an expat […]

British tourists flocking to Tenerife over the Easter break were met with horrific anti-tourist graffiti as they arrived for a sunny getaway.Residents have become irritated with noisy British holidaymakers polluting and littering on the island.Canary Island locals have also complained that the demand for Airbnbs has driven up the cost of rent which has exacerbated the ongoing cost of living crisis.Tinerfeños are now putting their feet down as they call […]

Two planes have collided at Heathrow Airport as emergency services swarm to the tarmac while passengers are left stunned.A Virgin Atlantic 787 slammed into a British Airways Airbus A350 as it was pushing back from the terminal building.The incident caused minor damage to both vehicles.Emergency services rushed to the scene as witnesses watched on in horror.A collision took place at Heathrow AirportGB NEWSA number of bystanders recorded the incident to […]

Britons holidaying in the Canary Islands have been warned that a protest is set to take place on April 20.In holiday hotspots Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma, locals will reportedly take to the streets against overtourism. The protest is being organised under the slogan, "The Canary Islands have a limit".'It's like everything is made for British and German tourists who just want to drink cheap beer, lay […]

The Easter holidays are in full swing and many Britons will be keen to get away with their families while schools are out.However, British airline Jet2 has warned that holiday plans may face "disruption" this weekend as a storm hits the UK. Holidaymakers flying with Jet2 were urged to check the website 12 hours before their flight, and arrive at their departure airport at least two hours before their scheduled […]

Moving abroad during retirement is a dream many Britons share. Some turn to the Westernmost parts of Europe, namely Portugal, in search of a warmer climate and a slower pace.Relocating to a new country is always a daunting task, however. One expat has warned that moving to Portugal can present challenges to the ill-prepared. Posting from the YouTube account This Is Yulia, the content creator shared a cautionary tale about […]

Rail passengers will suffer fresh travel chaos on Saturday when more operators are hit by strikes by train drivers in a long-running pay dispute.Members of Aslef at six companies will walk out, leaving some areas with no services all day.Chiltern, TransPennine Express and Northern will not run any trains, while there will be reduced services on Great Western Railway (GWR), LNER and Heathrow Express.LNER said it plans to run 35 […]

Britons will be forced to comply with old hand luggage rules after airports were given a one-year extension to install new scanning technology.The initial deadline to deliver the changes in all airports throughout the UK had been set to June 2024, which would have freed passengers from the 100ml liquid in time for summer. The new scanners can easily detect prohibited items in the hand luggage of passengers, making air […]