7 h. ago EasyJet issues travel insurance warning for European destination

Travellers could be denied entry at the border

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59 h. ago UK leaving European convention on human rights would be a mistake, equalities chief warns

Mary-Ann Stephenson defends convention as ‘really important’ and warns against demonisation of migrantsTaking the UK out of a European human rights treaty to quell rightwing anger over immigration would be a mistake, the new chair of Britain’s equalities watchdog has said, as she warned against the demonisation of people who migrate to the UK.Mary-Ann Stephenson, who became head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in December, said the European convention on human rights was part of a framework that provides rights most people would agree were fundamental. But she said the tone of public conversation on it was often dangerous. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Urgent ‘do not travel’ warning for popular Brit tourist destination over landmine fears

British tourists have been warned by the Foreign Office after deadly fighting erupted between two countries, with rockets fired across the border and travel insurance likely voided in affected areas

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6 d. ago Russian and US troops will jointly invade European cities, Putin mouthpiece warns

A top Putin mouthpiece reckons Russian forces will join up with US soldiers, which Kremlin watcher Julia Davis said came after Moscow was "inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance"

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6 d. ago FCA will expand work to improve standards in home and travel insurance markets

The regulator was responding to a super-complaint made by Which? in September.

Economics

6 d. ago EU told to choose between ‘money today or blood tomorrow’ as leaders debate giving Russian assets to Ukraine – Europe live

European leaders meet in Brussels as Poland’s Donald Tusk issues warning to fellow EU statesGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago European 'little pigs' risk triggering global conflict over Ukraine warns Vladimir Putin in frightening outburst

Putin has also accused Western politicians of plotting Russia's downfall and vowed to carry on with the war in Ukraine unless his demands are met.

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7 d. ago Putin calls Ukraine's European ally leaders 'piglets' and warns Russia's new Oreshnik missile will be deployed within days as he appears to destroy peace deal hopes

The Russian leader accused Western politicians of plotting Russia's downfall and vowed to carry on with the war in Ukraine unless his demands are met.

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7 d. ago Millions hide medical conditions to cut travel insurance costs

Large numbers of travellers are reportedly missing out medical conditions when filling in forms for travel insurance - which could lead to bigger problems later on.

Economics

1 week ago Donald Trump wants a Europe in chaos – a sure sign for Britain to shore up its democracy | Polly Toynbee

With the US threatening to support ‘patriotic’ parties here, we need better defences, starting with tough new rules about political donationsThe new threat is so dizzyingly bizarre that Europe, and especially Britain, is slow to believe it. The US declares itself our enemy. Europe emerges as its main adversary in the US national security strategy. Russia is its friend, not us. Everything that looked solid since the second world war is turned upside down; the land of the free becomes the destroyer of democratic values. Appeasement fails.He may ramble, but Donald Trump speaks plainly. He means what he says, and he hates everything European. Except its emerging “patriotic” parties, which he wants to support. His strategy warns of “civilizational erasure”, claiming Europe will soon “become majority non-European” and parroting the racist conspiracy known as the great replacement theory. Describing Europeans as “weak”, “decaying” and “destroying their countries”, with “real stupid” leader...

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1 week ago World War 3 fears as NATO boss declares 'the time for action is now' over Russia's plans in Europe

The NATO chief warned 'too many European leaders are quietly complacent'

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1 week ago Ryanair and easyJet passengers issued warning over 'cheapest' cabin bag prices

Consumer group Which? found that Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet rarely offer cabin bags for the lowest adverstised price

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2 w. ago Trump's fight to 'keep Europe European': President reignites war of words with EU, warning the continent is 'going in a bad direction, it's very bad for the people'

US President Donald Trump has reignited his war of words with the EU, warning that the continent is going in a 'very bad' direction.

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2 w. ago How to avoid a suitcase robbery from happening to you, reveals expert

Ellis German, head of travel insurance at Co-op Insurance, has shared his tips for keeping your luggage safe at the airport after the alleged robbery at Heathrow this weekend.

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2 w. ago Brits warned not to travel to 'magic' European seaside townnext year

Isola Sacra, located 20 miles from Rome, faces overdevelopment with a massive cruise port planned, threatening its Roman Necropolis heritage and coastal ecosystem

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2 w. ago The popular Christmas market activity which could invalidate your travel insurance

Many Brits could get caught out while abroad over the festive season

Politics

2 w. ago Trump warns European nations are under threat of 'civilisational erasure' and will be 'unrecognisable' within the next 20 years

Donald Trump has warned European nations that they are under threat of 'civilisational erasure' and will be 'unrecognisable' in the next 20 years. 

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2 w. ago Macron reportedly warned European leaders ‘there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine’ – Europe live

German magazine Der Spiegel has reported the warning, quoting a leaked note from a recent call between the European leadersBut on a more serious note, we are hearing that German chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed his planned visit to Norway scheduled for Friday and will travel to Brussels instead.Merz will travel to Belgium for a private dinner with Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, his spokesperson said in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin ally sends chilling WW3 warning to EU over £80bn frozen Russian assets

A close ally of Vladimir Putin has warned the European Union against seizing £80 billion worth of Russian assets, saying the move could be seen as an act of war

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3 w. ago Ryanair axes loyalty scheme after giving away too many discounts

The airline’s membership programme offered seat reservations, free travel insurance and access to monthly sales

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