7 h. ago Least crowded European beach holiday destinations revealed as UK beauty spot makes Top 5

A new survey lists the five least-crowded beaches in Europe, ideal for a sandy holiday under the sun. If you're in need of restful rejuvenation, book these hidden gems and avoid mass-tourist crowds

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36 h. ago Revealed: The least crowded European destinations for a quiet beach holiday

With summer on the horizon and millions of Brits set to head abroad, a new study by Wizz Air has revealed which European beaches offer sun, sea - and space for a prime spot on the sand. 

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38 h. ago Tourists warned over £2k fine risk at popular European beach holiday destination

Tourists could face an unusual fine at a top European holiday destination this Easter. Officials in Cinque Terre in Italy have introduced several strict measures to control overtourism.

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41 h. ago Tiny European holiday hotspot still desperate for Brit tourists as Spain says 'go home'

While many Brits' preferred tourism destinations are starting to feel rather unwelcome in the wake of mass protests from locals, one small European spot is inviting visitors in with open arms

Society

56 h. ago What is foot and mouth disease? The outbreak that has closed borders in Europe

Foot and mouth disease – usually referred to by its acronym FMD – is the most feared livestock disease in the world

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60 h. ago The best European holiday destinations for baby boomers revealed by TUI

A new study from Tui has revealed Europe's most popular destinations for people aged 65 and over.

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3 d. ago British Steel to deploy emergency measures to save Scunthorpe furnaces

Firm in race against time to get key materials as business secretary says no guarantee it will get what it needsBritish Steel is to deploy emergency measures in a race against time to save the blast furnaces at Scunthorpe, as the business secretary refused to guarantee the plant could get what it needed in time.The company is understood to be looking at offers of help from more than a dozen businesses to obtain materials such as iron ore and coking coal, potentially allowing it to avoid the temporary shutdown of one of the two furnaces. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chinese investors in UK face ‘high trust bar’, minister says

Comments follow emergency measures to bring British Steel under government control

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3 d. ago Chinese investors in UK face ‘high trust bar’, minister agrees

Comments follow emergency measures to bring British Steel under government control

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5 d. ago Fears over virus prompt European countries to shut borders as 'biological attack' concerns rise

Livestock are being slaughtered by the thousands in Hungary after the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in more than 50 years.

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer gives emergency statement as he recalls MPs back to work from Easter recess

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said 'the future of British Steel hangs in the balance' as he ordered MPs back to the Commons to vote through emergency measures on Saturday

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5 d. ago Full list of food items you can no longer bring into UK amid virus outbreak

It comes amid an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Europe

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8 d. ago Foreign Office issues urgent advice to Brits travelling to European country amid outbreak

The Foreign Office has issued advice to Brits travelling to Slovakia amid an outbreak of a disease - here's everything you need to know if you have a trip booked.

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8 d. ago ‘Emergency measures’ put in place after outbreak of disease in European holiday spot

Brits are being told what they need to do if they are travelling there by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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9 d. ago Birmingham bin strikes: Deadly disease outbreak fears as rat hordes multiply in scorching weather

An expert has raised fears large rats multiplying in hot weather in Birmingham amid large piles of rubbish caused by industrial action could spread a potentially fatal disease

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9 d. ago Spain red alert as UK tourists told to make 'homemade traps' to combat infestation

Several parts of Spain are on 'red alert' over an imminent mosquito infestation following the heavy rainfall that has swept the European holiday hotspot recently

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9 d. ago Cannibal rats 'the size of cats' could cause disease outbreak in UK city, expert warns

Experts have warned ongoing bin collection strikes – which has brought 'cat sized rats' to roam the streets of a UK city – could bring about the outbreak of a rare bacterial disease

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1 week ago Huge £2.5m crisis in European holiday hotspot as hotels told to take action

Following its second-driest winter in a decade, a popular EU country has unveiled bold plans to try and tackle its low fresh water reserves ahead of the peak summer season

Economics

2 w. ago People call me the headmaster from hell but I don't care what they say

Alun Ebenezer (pictured), head of Caldicot School in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, was brought in by the county council as an emergency measure in June last year.

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3 w. ago Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens

Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikesPeople in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.Outlining its first preparedness strategy, the European Commission said it wanted to encourage citizens to take “proactive measures to prepare for crises, such as developing household emergency plans and stockpiling essential supplies”. Continue reading...

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