7 h. ago Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer.

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40 h. ago Brits ditch Spain and Portugal for scorching countries with cheaper breaks

Experts say many people are being drawn to the North African region by its wide availability of high-quality hotels costing considerably less than similar properties in locations such as Spain, France and Italy

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6 d. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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8 d. ago 4 key passport checks Brits need to do before Spain, France and Greece holidays

Brits heading on holidays to hotspots in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Italy and other European hotspots need to make 4 key checks now ahead of summer

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1 week ago Brits gobsmacked by stunning Welsh beach spot that 'looks like south of France'

A travel lover was in disbelief when she stumbled across a beautiful holiday spot that looks like it could be in Spain, Italy or the south of France - but is actually in Wales

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2 w. ago Nottingham Forest join Crystal Palace in transfer battle for Atletico Madrid star

Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava is now approaching the end of his contract in La Liga but the 31-year-old is now attracting interest from the Premier League, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Turkey and Saudi Arabia

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3 w. ago Car hire warning issued to Scots travelling to France, Spain and Italy this summer

Scots travelling abroad and renting cars in the coming weeks and months have been issued with a warning, new advice can reveal.

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3 w. ago UK holidaymakers warned about 'danger' in two popular destinations

You may think you are safe in countries like Spain, Italy, France and Turkey

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3 w. ago Two of most popular holiday hotspots 'dangerous' for UK tourists, experts warn

Travel experts have named the places you could find yourself at risk - including in Spain, France, Italy, Turkey and Thailand

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3 w. ago Stock markets plunge after Trump reignites trade war risk with threat of 50% tax on EU goods

US president’s fresh plan wipes billions off shares in UK, US, France, Germany Spain and Italy

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4 w. ago Brits heading to Europe warned to budget for 'extra tax' in summer hotspots

Brits are being warned to check before travelling to the likes of France, Italy, Spain and more to avoid being surprised by a common extra cost when they check-in at their hotel

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