25 h. ago Tourists face big fines or criminal record for having common item in holiday hotspots

More than 550,000 people in the UK use the item regularly

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6 d. ago US destruction of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says

Incineration of $9.7m of contraceptives to lead to 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions, IPPF saysA decision by the US government to incinerate more than $9.7m (£7.3m) of contraceptives is projected to result in 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions in five African countries.More than three-quarters of the contraceptives (77%) were destined for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Mali, according to the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), an NGO global healthcare provider and advocate of sexual and reproductive rights. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago UK travellers warned not to buy these items in duty free or face £5,000 fines

Many Brits will be heading off to Europe this summer. But those who are, have been warned against trying to take five specific items through customs - or risk facing penalties of up for £5,000.

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6 d. ago UK travellers warned they face £5,000 fines for buying 5 items from duty free

The government has introduced tough new rules earlier this year in response to an outbreak of a serious disease on the continent

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7 d. ago The 5 items from duty free that can result in £5,000 fines for UK travellers

Passengers travelling from holiday destinations like Greece, Spain, France and Italy face strict rules when returning home

Economics

7 d. ago UK travellers could face £5,000 fines for buying these 5 items from duty free

Changes at the border could leave you in hot water with Border Force if you try taking through these few common items as Brit travellers could be hit by hefty fines

Economics

8 d. ago Warning for tourists after Brit faces £175,000 fine for breaking rules in holiday hotspot

British tourists heading to a popular holiday spot in Europe this summer have been issued a warning after a visitor was caught using an 'unauthorised' device - and now faces a fine of up to £175,000.

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8 d. ago Drivers who travel with dogs in their cars warned over £5,000 fine risk

Dog owners could be hit with a huge fine if they fail to follow the rules when taking their pets out in the car - here's everything you need to know

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9 d. ago British travellers have been fined £30million in 18 months for accidentally bringing migrants into the country

Travellers have been slapped with thousands of pounds in fines under a highly controversial scheme designed to crack down on the waves of illegal migrants sneaking into the country.

Economics

3 w. ago Landlord in Russia fined £75k for ‘devastating’ Airbnb in quiet UK neighbourhood

George Nathanel was found guilty of illegally using the properties in North Finchley, north London, for short-term rental bookings, Barnet Council said in a statement

Economics

3 w. ago Can I really be fined €6,900 for going to Spain without travel insurance?

I read a story that said Spain could start issuing fines of up to €6,900 to British holidaymakers if they cannot produce proof of travel insurance covering medical costs.

Politics

3 w. ago Holiday hotspot where Brits can get fined for hanging laundry on balconies

Hanging laundry on balconies or windows without using designated drying areas is prohibited in Singapore, so make sure you think twice before you get those garments up there

Politics

4 w. ago Couple conned by £170 fine after visiting airport for five minutes

Paul and Pam Walsh forgot to pay for their parking after dropping their daughter off at Manchester Airport - they say they expected a fine but were left furious after being told how much they had to pay

Economics