17 h. ago Brits warned of scam targeting UK holidaymakers in Ibiza after whistleblower goes public

The whistleblower, who asked to remain anonymous, is understood to have lodged a formal complaint with authorities. She warned that Brits were the targets of the scam

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18 h. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

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18 h. ago Brits heading to Spain issued warning after devastating wildfires leave one dead

Much of Europe is in the midst an extreme heat-wave with 44C temperatures triggering devastating wildfires to sweep across parts of Spain as officials warn "everyone is at risk"

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19 h. ago The simple car hire hack that saves travellers £610 this summer

As thousands head off on their summer holidays, many will want to hire a car to explore the local area. However, recent research from Gigasure found that in many cases, customers will be paying up to £610 more than they need to by purchasing car hire excess insurance from the car rental company. This is often more than the cost to hire the car itself. Gigasure says that purchasing a separate standalone policy saves travellers hundreds of pounds and is urging travellers not to get caught out by car hire companies.

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20 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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21 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit branded 'bizarre'

A new sign has been placed by a popular beach for British holidaymakers in Albufeira, Portugal, where it warns people not to do a "disgusting" act which has left many tourists shocked

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21 h. ago Brit living in Spain warns tourist to avoid 'DANGEROUS' area in popular holiday destination

A British man lives in a bustling Spanish party town has issued a stark warning to tourists visiting one 'dangerous' area. 

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22 h. ago Brit living in Benidorm warns tourists to avoid ‘dangerous’ area in party city

Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the Spanish destination with his 49,000 followers on TikTok. He has issued a warning to those visiting the city

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22 h. ago Urgent warning issued to Brit parents over 'dangerous' viral Labubu toy copies

The highly sought-after collectables were found in Yorskshire in a crackdown on 'dangerous counterfeits' - as it's feared they're being flogged all over the UK

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23 h. ago UK weather: Urgent health warning in five regions as heatwave hits

Amber alerts have now kicked in with temperatures predicted to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 24 hours as Brits in five areas are warned

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30 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit that people say is 'bizarre'

A sign at Santa Eulália beach in Albufeira, Portugal has cautioned British holidaymakers against one particularly grotesque act that people have branded 'bizarre' and 'brazen.' 

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38 h. ago It's no surprise we are seeing vigilante groups on Britain's streets, warn Reform women who dub themselves 'Farage's Fillies'

Sarah Pochin said groups of British men are 'mobilising themselves into guardian angel-style street patrols' due to the threat posed to women's safety by immigration.

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40 h. ago BP reopens mammoth North Sea field after Donald Trump warned Britain was wasting 'a treasure chest' of oil and gas

The British energy company is reopening the Murlach field, 120 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, after it was declared uneconomic and taken out of use in 2004.

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41 h. ago Brits warned 'easy mistake' could see car insurance cancelled this week

Drivers are being warned that leaving their car in this way could invalidate their insurance and make it more likely to be targeted by thieves

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44 h. ago BP reopens huge North Sea field in defiance of Ed Miliband after Donald Trump warned Britain was wasting 'a treasure chest' of oil and gas

The British energy company is reopening the Murlach field, 120 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, after it was declared uneconomic and taken out of use in 2004.

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44 h. ago UK experts issue hot weather warning to millions of Brits on these medications

Certain drugs could make you more vulnerable to health risks in the heat

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55 h. ago Brits warned that doing one thing on Spanish beaches could land you €2,000 fine

Travellers to Spain are warned to be vigilant when it comes to local beach regulations, as one common habit could see them blindsided with a fine ranging from €30 to €2,000

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60 h. ago Chips and crisps 'at risk' due to looming potato shortage as 'crisis deepens'

Experts said climate change is putting Britain's favourite spud-based snacks at risk and warn global potato yields could plummet by as much as 16% by 2035 due to weather changes

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66 h. ago Rightwingers warn of another blaze of summer riots in Britain – but they’re the ones striking the match | John Harris

Grim predictions of ‘societal collapse’ and ‘civil war’ will hit home so long as Labour fails to address the country’s problemsA last stretch of this strange, uneasy summer remains. Between now and September, there could conceivably be further outbreaks of the kind of violence that rightwing politicians and their media allies have been frantically predicting. But for now, behold a fascinating spectacle: a country quietly refusing to chaotically combust, despite being endlessly encouraged to do so.One word in particular symbolises the gap between hyped-up rhetoric and everyday reality. “Tinderbox” was first used in the mid-16th century, to describe a crude instrument for starting fires: a container that carried a piece of either flint or steel, and a pocketful of the dry, flammable material that gave the device its name. With the invention of matches, the use of such implements fell away, and the word began its passage to how it is used today: as political shorthand for any situation...

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3 d. ago Travel expert issues urgent Turkey warning to Brits heading abroad

As medical tourism in Turkey has become more popular among Brits for its accessibility and cheaper prices, an expert has warned against the risks of seeking medical and cosmetic procedures abroad

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