11 h. ago New airport security changes to impact Brits with 'long queues' to be expected

The EES will be rolled out from October and will mean that anyone travelling to the EU from the UK will need to provide biometric data at the border and answer more questions

Events

61 h. ago ‘Chaos’ for tourists as hundreds of airport workers go on strike

Security control staff at Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport have commenced an "indefinite" strike, leading to significant disruption.

Events

3 d. ago UK nuclear plant to add £200,000 a year to large businesses’ energy bills, analysts say

Cornwall Insight estimates impact of cost of building Sizewell C on companies in Britain

Economics

6 d. ago Major travel warning as biggest French ATC strike in years to impact over 36,000 Brits

On September 18, the SNCTA union, which represents 80% of French controllers, will stage a 24-hour walkout in protest against government budget cuts and stalled wage talks

Events

7 d. ago Drunk air steward tried to board Heathrow flight while 12 times over legal limit

The defendant was working for Scandinavian Airlines when she was stopped by security at the west London airport

Society

7 d. ago Drunk air hostess tried to board Heathrow flight while 12 times over legal limit

The defendant was working for Scandinavian Airlines when she was stopped by security at the west London airport

Society

8 d. ago Drunken air hostess, 43, admits attempting to board Scandinavian Air flight at Heathrow Airport at more than 12 TIMES the limit

Jessica Kostakopoulou, 43, stated she had not been drinking when she was stopped by security in Terminal 2 of the west London airport on March 22, leading to police being called.

Society

2 w. ago Rugby Australia clears debts as financial impact of British and Irish Lions tour revealed

The union has reaped the rewards of a commercially lucrative visit by the quadrennial touring side

Economics

2 w. ago Race through airport security in only a minute using traveller's clever hack

If you're rushing for your flight, you're in luck. A travel vlogger has revealed how to breeze past security queues in one of the UK's busiest airports for free using a little-known trick

Events

2 w. ago Inside the new Popeyes in Manchester ahead of big fried chicken giveaway

The new store opens very soon and queues are expected for free chicken

Politics

3 w. ago Immigration advocates alarmed over detention of Daca recipient: ‘No legal basis’

Border patrol agents arrested Catalina Santiago, granted temporary protection as a Dreamer, on 3 AugustCatalina “Xochitl” Santiago had already made it past the security line at the El Paso airport when two border patrol agents called her in for questioning and whisked her away to an immigration detention center.Nearly a month after her arrest, she and her family still aren’t clear why she is detained. Santiago is a beneficiary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) program – which has allowed her to legally live and work in the US. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Traveller reveals trick to get through airport security in less than ONE minute

One savvy traveller has revealed a little-known hack that could help other passengers whizz through in less than one minute.

Events

3 w. ago What happens if I want to scatter my loved one's ashes overseas and do I need to declare it at security?

Some people may wish to scatter their family member's ashes overseas, in a country that meant a lot to the person. But taking a loved one's ashes through airport security can be a minefield.

Events

3 w. ago Brits travelling to China issued urgent 'Great Firewall' warning as 'nothing will work'

EXCLUSIVE: China's 'Great Firewall' has been causing issues since it first debuted in 1996, but not many British people are actually aware of how much it could impact them

Events

3 w. ago Man reveals secret way to keep hold of your water through security at the airport

Usually liquids are limited to just 100ml containers at airport security and passengers are welcome to purchase bigger bottles in duty free.

Society

4 w. ago The new eGates programs hopes to make it a quick trip through airport security at these three cities

CLEAR is partnering with TSA to launch the pilot program at three US airports this month.

Events

4 w. ago Oldham Council blasted for naming famous refurbished building after 'local hero'

The figure is not well known but had a significant impact on British politics

Politics