8 d. ago Simon Calder says 'apply today' as travel document will cost more tomorrow

The travel permit can be applied for online - but it is set to become more expensive from tomorrow (April 9)

Politics

8 d. ago Passport holders with expiry date of November 25 or before warned to apply by tomorrow

Travel expert Simon Calder says those who have a passport that will run out in November can save money by applying before April 10

Events

2 w. ago Easter travel: Simon Calder breaks down where to expect holiday chaos

Many schools across the UK will break for the Easter holidays on Friday, 4 April, with most schools scheduled to remain closed until Easter Monday, 21 April.

Events

3 w. ago Grounded: The questions Heathrow must answer over fire shutdown

Given the immense harm caused, Heathrow still has some key things to answer, writes travel correspondent Simon Calder

Events

3 w. ago Heathrow airport fire: Simon Calder answers your questions – from delayed flights to compensation and more

The Independent’s travel correspondent, Simon Calder, is here to answer your questions as a mysterious fire at the UK’s busiest airport disrupts thousands of flights

Society

3 w. ago Heathrow Airport closed after huge fire: Simon Calder explains your rights if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Heathrow Airport has been closed until at least midnight tonight (21 March) after experiencing a major power outage following a fire at a west London electrical substation.

Society

3 w. ago Holiday chaos as Brits 'rush to apply' for UK passport ahead of price hike

Brits heading on holiday this summer have been warned over a 'likely surge' in applications after the cost of a UK passport is slated to increase for the third time in just over two years

Events

3 w. ago Passport prices to rise again – with astonishing 25 per cent increase in just two years

Cost of document will increase by more than twice the rate of inflation

Economics