3 h. ago As David Beckham turns 50 next week, will he get his dream birthday gifts

As he turns 50, David Beckham desires nothing more than for his first-born Brooklyn and his wife Nicola to join the family on a birthday jaunt to a secret European destination - as well as a knighthood.

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10 h. ago Jet2 slashes holiday prices to European destination after major travel firm folds

Balkan Holidays announced that it had ceased trading with immediate effect

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12 h. ago Balkan Holidays collapse: Simon Calder explains your rights as thousands of Brits have holiday cancelled

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has explained your rights and the next steps you should take after thousands of people had their holiday cancelled following the closure of a major travel provider.

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16 h. ago Holidaymaker rights explained as major travel firm makes shock bombshell announcement

Holidaymakers have been hit by the news that three major travel firms have ceased to operate in the last few weeks, throwing plans into disarray - but you have some rights

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27 h. ago Exact date Brits to bask in 24C scorcher as UK to be hotter than Tenerife and Ibiza

Forecasters have described next week's weather as "a mini heatwave" as temperatures will rocket - peaking at 24C for several places - and so the UK will be hotter than European holiday destinations

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39 h. ago Tourists vow to 'never return' to holiday hotspot as rocketing prices leave them 'skint'

With holiday season in full swing, tourists have been left shocked at the extortionate prices in one popular travel destination - with one man advising his followers to avoid it at all costs

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58 h. ago Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks

Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European and Asian markets will be sentenced in two weeks

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64 h. ago Foreign Office warns UK tourists of ‘severe travel disruption’ at popular European destination

UK travellers are urged to monitor local news and contact their travel provider for updates

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65 h. ago Popular holiday destination under threat of volcano capable of 'really destructive eruption'

A leading European holiday destination could be under threat of a volcanic eruption.

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4 d. ago Easter Monday travel chaos as dozens of trains cancelled by two major rail firms following 'disruptions'

Faults with the signalling systems and a stray commuter are among the causes of the travel chaos affecting the South Western Railway (SWR) service.

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4 d. ago Major tourist destination declares 'pre emergency' in warning to British holidaymakers

Holidaymakers may want to avoid the destination over the next few days, as a number of alerts about hazardous weather conditions have been issued.

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4 d. ago Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover

One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover.

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4 d. ago Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH

Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp

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4 d. ago M6 crash moment of madness as drivers play football after traffic grinds to a halt

Pictures show people ditching their cars on the M6 following major travel disruption on the motorway in Lancashire due to a crash that brought Easter traffic to a grinding halt

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5 d. ago Royal insiders react to Prince Andrew's shock Easter outing as William's feelings emerge

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Andrew was welcomed back into the Royal Family fold by attending the Easter Sunday church service with the Firm today - but his relationship with the King and Prince William is said to remain 'incredibly strained'

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6 d. ago US chocolate prices surge amid soaring cocoa costs and tariffs

Price of cocoa – chocolate’s key ingredient – has climbed over past year and tariffs on imports will keep prices highFor many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.But the rocketing cocoa costs will mean higher prices for chocolate candy this year, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on all imports will likely keep prices high for the foreseeable future. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Thousands go to hospital with respiratory problems after massive dust cloud blows in from Saudi ArabiaIraq was hit by its most severe sandstorm of 2025 this week, turning skies from blue to an orange haze. Visibility dropped to less than half a mile, causing travel disruptions, with two major airports halting flights, and streets in Basra, the largest city in southern Iraq, left deserted. Respiratory problems sent thousands to hospital. The storm also affected Kuwait, where wind gusts exceeded 50mph, and visibility in some areas was diminished to zero.This massive dust cloud originated in Saudi Arabia before being blown into Iraq. While dust storms are common in Iraq, climate change is expected to intensify them across the region in the future, fuelled by desertification in Saudi Arabia and Syria. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Two major airlines to introduce huge freebie for all passengers

Passengers flying with Delta and American Airlines are in for a massive treat as the carriers are both planning to roll out a freebie that's sure to be loved by all

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8 d. ago Popular European citybreak destination reinstates ‘€10’ day trip fee on Good Friday

Those caught without a permit you could risk a €150 fine

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8 d. ago Easter getaway travel warning issued as major London stations face rail chaos and 19 million to hit roads

More than 300 rail projects being carried out across Britain - with Euston and Victoria among worst affected

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