6 d. ago Ryanair guidance for UK citizens hoping to use driving licence to fly to Ireland

Ryanair says driving licences cannot be used instead of a passport when boarding its services to the Republic of Ireland

Transport

6 d. ago Ryanair passport rules for British citizens flying to Ireland

The low-cost airline says driving licences are not accepted in place of a passport, despite what many UK travellers might think

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9 d. ago British backpacker detained by US in 'Trump crackdown' after 'breaking visa rules' is released and on her way home after two weeks following family appeal

Rebecca Burke, 28, was on a 'once in a lifetime' solo travelling trip across the US and Canada when she was handcuffed while trying to cross the Canadian border on February 26.

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1 week ago Rachael Blackmore among jockeys given ban after rule break at Cheltenham Festival

Rachael Blackmore was among three jockeys who were handed suspensions by the British Horseracing Authority after breaching the rules at this year's Cheltenham Festival

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2 w. ago The beauty rule upheld by Queen Elizabeth that royal women (including Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle) can't help but break

Royal woman must abide by a long list of rules. But when Meghan Markle arrived at the British Fashion Awards and Kate Middleton attended a church service, both threw out the royal rule book.

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2 w. ago Vegan British backpacker who 'broke US visa rules' complains that she faces a month in US jail after being caught at border in 'Trump crackdown'

Rebecca Burke, 28, was on a solo travelling trip across the US and Canada when it turned into a nightmare after she was handcuffed while trying to cross the Canadian border on February 26.

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3 w. ago Rules on sitting together on Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways and easyJet

If you don't pay for your chosen seat on a flight the airline allocates you one.

Politics

3 w. ago Spanish holiday hotspot to ban Brit tourists from driving in fresh clampdown

A picturesque town in a popular tourist hotspot has introduced new rules on driving in the town centre – and British holidaymakers are among those who will be affected

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3 w. ago British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair rules on sitting together on a plane

Airlines have different policies in place for booking seats in advance to make sure you can sit with your family or friends

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3 w. ago Man detained after allegedly attempting to board Jetstar flight at Avalon airport with ‘large gun’

Victoria police called to airport outside Melbourne on Thursday afternoon after alleged incident on commercial flight Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates and latest newsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are investigating after a man allegedly attempted to board a Jetstar flight with a gun, frightening passengers who have described a dramatic citizen’s arrest.Victoria police were called to the airport outside of Melbourne at 2.50pm on Thursday, after reports a man with a firearm attempted to board a commercial flight.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 w. ago David Pipe dealt huge Cheltenham Festival blow as major British fancy ruled out

The exciting Windbeneathmywings was Britain’s best hope of winning the Weatherbys Champion Bumper since 2016 but has suffered a setback in training

Economics

4 w. ago What is Andrew Tate accused of and why has he travelled to the US?

The ‘misogynist influencer’ and his brother Tristan have been held in Romania by a travel ban since being arrested in late 2022The self-styled “misogynist influencer” Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, both charged with human trafficking and other offences in Romania, have flown to the US after a travel ban was lifted.Local authorities said prosecutors had approved a request from the brothers, who are dual British-US nationals, to travel. A Romanian court ruled in favour of an appeal from the Tates to lift a precautionary seizure on multiple assets, a representative for Andrew Tate said on Thursday. Continue reading...

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