Traffic & Travel News

Passengers travelling through Italian airports face significant disruption on Friday as a 24-hour strike is planned to hit the country.The industrial action will affect services at Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Venice Marco Polo airports on January 10.The strike forms part of what Italian media are calling "venerdì nero" or "Black Friday" due to multiple walkouts across the country's transport network.Airport officials warn travellers to expect flight disruptions and delays […]

Drivers have been warned of major travel changes set to come into effect impacting how millions of drivers travel in and out of the UK. From today, non-European visitors to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country, according to the Home Office.The changes will impact all tourists, business travellers, and crucially, lorry drivers although British and Irish citizens are exempt from the ETA requirement. […]

A high risk warning for a terrorist attack has been issued to Britons in Brazil following two recent explosions in the capital, Brasilia.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted people to the threat currently being imposed.The FCDO said: "There is a high threat of terrorist attacks globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. "Stay aware […]

Britons planning on going to Indonesia have been issued a travel warning for overstaying their visa.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted people on what could happen if people overstay their 60-day visa.Travellers who overstay in Indonesia could face a daily fine of one million Indonesian rupiah (£49.00).The penalty applies for each day beyond the visa's expiry date.Britons could be deported if they overstay their visaGETTY IMAGESThe FCDO said: […]

When looking to move abroad to a foreign nation, it is important to do as much research as possible to have an idea of what to expect before making the big decision.Hearing from people who have made the move can be an excellent source of information for people to avoid falling into mistakes.Expats, Martin and Gill spoke on the YouTube channel, Sunpire about their 16-year experience of living in Crete, […]

Train services between Liverpool and London were cancelled for several hours on Sunday after the Aslef union told drivers not to walk on snow.The disruption occurred just months after the drivers received a 15 per cent pay rise from the Labour government, which increased their salaries to nearly £70,000 per year.The cancellations affected Avanti West Coast services when union health and safety representatives told drivers not to turn up at […]

Government ministers have identified that new sustainable aviation fuel rules could increase flight prices by more than 20 per cent. However, holidaymakers will not have to worry about soaring costs, as the green fuel mandate will be continually reviewed to prevent significant price increases.An impact assessment drawn up by ministers has revealed the extent of potential price rises.Under the new rules, airlines are required to use a minimum of two […]

Holiday homeowners in Spain will face new restrictions from April 3, as the country introduces strict regulations on rental properties.Property owners seeking to operate holiday lets in residential areas must now secure approval from local residents, with at least 60 per cent voting in favour.The significant change to Spain's property laws, which was introduced on January 1, will affect those planning to start holiday rentals across both mainland Spain and […]

Alastair Johnson relocated to Sitges, Spain in 2016 with his wife Alison and one-year-old son.He intended to spend just one year in the sunny European hotspot but eight years later, still calls it home.Alastair spoke exclusively to GB News about his expat experience, admitting that while the relaxed attitude to the time "bugged" him at first, the Spanish have "really got it right".For those considering taking the plunge and moving […]