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Fresh travel guidance has been issued for Britons in Hungary, particularly those in the LGBT+ community.The guidance comes after Hungary passed new legislation in March that could impact LGBT+ events and gatherings.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) stated: "Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Hungary. Budapest is generally tolerant and open."However, tourists should be aware that "outside of Budapest, showing affection in public may receive unwanted attention", reflecting the […]

British Airways has announced a new partnership with award-winning British tea producer Birchall, set to begin on May 1, 2025.The airline serves nearly 40 million cups of tea on board every year, making the selection of a new tea provider a significant decision.Birchall was chosen after rigorous blind taste testing, with its British roots and sustainability credentials also playing a role in the decision.The family-owned brand will provide a carefully […]

Liverpool is set to introduce a £2 "tourist tax" for overnight visitors starting in June 2025, after hotel owners voted in favour of the scheme.The levy could raise as much as £9.2million over two years, according to Accommodation BID, which represents 83 hotels and serviced apartment providers in the city.Of the hotels balloted about the charge, 59 per cent were in favour, from a turnout of 53 per cent.Liverpool was […]

With longer and warmer days on the horizon, many Britons will be thinking about their next beach trip. Speaking exclusively to GB News, experts have listed the top three beaches to visit in Scotland. These locations were praised in a round-up by experts at GuruWalk, who explained what you should look out for if visiting the spots. The list includes everything from "hidden coves" to one of the "most beautiful […]

A Ryanair flight from Morocco to Manchester was diverted to Portugal after a disruptive passenger incident, leaving 177 travellers stranded overnight.The passengers, including 32 children and infants, were forced to stay in Faro when UK aviation authorities refused to allow a replacement aircraft to complete their journey.The incident has sparked a heated dispute between Ryanair and the Civil Aviation Authority over post-Brexit aviation regulations.Flight RK1265 had departed on schedule from […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its travel advice for Ireland, warning British travellers about demonstrations that can occur without notice.The new guidance, added to the 'Safety and security' page of the FCDO's Ireland travel advice, specifically highlighted the potential for sudden protests, particularly in urban areas. The FCDO stated: "Demonstrations, political gatherings, or marches can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities."The advisory noted […]

British travellers heading to Europe will face new entry requirements from October 2025 as the EU implements its fingerprint registration system.The Entry and Exit System (EES) will require all non-EU passport holders to register their fingerprints or have photos taken upon arrival in the bloc.The system has faced multiple delays since 2022 due to some memebr states saying they were no ready for the new rules, but the bloc will […]

Drivers have been warned of major roadworks taking place this month, which could lead to extra delays and congestion. The warning follows the Government’s £4.8billion investment in the UK's road network, which will impact some of the busiest routes.These include enhancement schemes and planned developments, on motorways including the M25 around London and M42 in the Midlands. Other improvement works are expected to take place on major A roads such […]

The European Union is set to introduce a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025, replacing the traditional passport stamping process for non-EU nationals.UK citizens will be among those affected by this change when visiting the Schengen area.Under the new system, Britons and other non-EU nationals will need to register and provide biometric data when entering the EU's Schengen Zone.This will include both fingerprints and a facial image as […]