23 m. ago Passengers told to take photos of luggage as new rules 'likely'

It comes as airport staff are being given bonuses for spotting bags that break the rules

Culture

78 m. ago UK tourists should follow 100ml liquid rules at airports this summer, Transport Secretary warns

New scanners are being rolled out at airports across the UK which will see the end of strict hand luggage rules

Events

2 h. ago 'I've visited every country in Europe and there's four I wouldn't recommend'

Lexie Limitless, a US YouTuber who became the youngest person to visit every nation in the world at the age of 21, has named her four least-favourite European countries

Politics

2 h. ago UK airport security rules: What you need to know about changes to 100ml liquid regulations

Advanced CT scanners mean liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag – with some airports removing the 100ml size limit

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13 h. ago Trump announces tariffs of up to 40% on 14 countries, with more letters to follow – US politics live

US president posts letters setting out tariffs of between 25% and 40% on number of countries including South Korea, Japan, Cambodia and ThailandThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Two major UK airports scrap 100ml liquid rule in hand luggage

The strict policy has been in place across all UK airports since 2006

Politics

24 h. ago Edinburgh Airport announce major liquids rule change for hand luggage

Passengers flying from Edinburgh can now take up to two litres of liquids through security in a first for Scots airports.

Politics

28 h. ago UK airport security rules: What to know as some airports remove 100ml liquid requirements

Advanced CT scanners mean liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag – with some airports removing the 100ml size limit

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41 h. ago Scots airport staff given bonuses for catching airline passengers breaking luggage rules

It has been reported that staff at various airports across the UK are being paid extra cash for catching passengers with oversized cabin bags at the gate.

Politics

49 h. ago 'Surprisingly spacious' bag the perfect size for Ryanair's new hand luggage rules cut by 54%

The airline has announced a change to its free cabin bag rules and this Aerolite one gives maximum space while staying within the limits

Politics

63 h. ago Huge spike in 'Trumpugees' fleeing America... but they'll quickly regret it

Progressive Americans who are trying to flee Trump's hardline policies are eying a move to liberal European countries - but they could be in for a rude awakening.

Politics

3 d. ago Russia is accused of ramping up its use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine as tyrant Putin continues his onslaught against Kyiv

The use of banned hazardous compounds by the Russian military has become 'standardised and commonplace' in Ukraine, according to several European countries' intelligence services.

Events

3 d. ago Europe is scrambling to form a united front and regain relevance in the Iran crisis

Tehran now places little faith in the European countries who played a key role in brokering the Iranian nuclear dealExposed as divided and marginalised during the Iran crisis, European nations are scrambling to retrieve a place at the Middle East negotiating table, fearing an impulsive Donald Trump has diminishing interest in stabilising Iran or the wider region now he believes he has achieved his key objective of wiping out Tehran’s nuclear programme.On Tuesday the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, was the latest senior European figure to phone the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, offering to be a facilitator and urging Tehran not to leave the crisis in a dangerous limbo by keeping UN weapons inspectors out of Iran. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Getting a handle on cabin baggage: How confusing are the current rules, and what is changing (or not)?

The allowances, dimensions and costs for cabin baggage on British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair

Politics

4 d. ago Golden Visas: the four European countries where you can still get citizenship by buying property

Several countries have closed their offer of visas to homebuyers but there are four in Europe still welcoming international investors. Here’s how to buy in, the pros and cons

Economics

5 d. ago Ryanair is changing its strict hand luggage rules – and this is the bag to buy

The bag comes approved by our travel experts

Politics

6 d. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s heatwave: leaders should remind the public why ambitious targets matter | Editorial

With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus mindsAt times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm.People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken and people are unfamiliar with the conditions. In the scorching European summer of 2022, an estimated 68,000 people died due to heat. Health, welfare and emergency systems must respond to those nee...

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6 d. ago Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as mercury soars to 46C

Dozens of heat warnings are in place across tourist hotspots including France, Spain and Italy

Events

7 d. ago EU may allow carbon credits from developing countries to count towards climate goals

Exclusive: Green groups furious at plans to let member states buy controversial carbon offsets from abroadEuropean member states may be allowed to count controversial carbon credits from developing countries towards their climate targets, the European climate commissioner has said as states meet for a crucial decision on the issue.The EU will discuss on Wednesday its target for slashing carbon dioxide by 2040, with an expected cut of 90% compared with 1990 levels, in line with the bloc’s overarching target of reaching net zero by mid-century. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Warning to British tourists over hand luggage rules and restrictions

Those planning a summer holiday should get familiar with the hand luggage rules and restrictions

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