41 h. ago New call to give older people free bus travel between all UK nations

The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 includes a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK.

Transport

68 h. ago Trump’s travel ban could cement racism as his most dangerous legacy

From his so-called ‘Muslim ban’ to slashing DEI measures, the US president has turned taboo behaviour into normsThis month marks exactly 10 years since Donald Trump coasted down an escalator at Trump Tower, declared his run for US president and accused Mexico of sending drugs, criminals and rapists into the homeland. The past decade has been exercise in normalising.When Trump threatened to terminate Elon Musk’s government contracts, and Musk linked Trump to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, all because of a petty clash of egos, people were riveted but unsurprised. Likewise, when Trump ordered a travel ban on a dozen countries, many reacted with a collective shrug: well, of course he did. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump travel ban comes as little surprise amid barrage of draconian restrictions

President had cued up ban in January order and, despite exemptions, policy will separate families and harm people fleeing crisesDonald Trump’s first travel ban in 2017 had an immediate, explosive impact – spawning chaos at airports nationwide.This time around, the panic and chaos was already widespread by the time the president signed his proclamation Wednesday to fully or partially restrict foreign nationals from 19 countries from entering the United States. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago The stunning Swiss village that is offering people £15,000 to move there and it will even pay your expenses

A stunning village in Switzerland that boasts views of the Alps is offering pay people to relocate there, but there is a big catch.

Economics

7 d. ago Donald Trump travel ban LIVE: President stops people from 12 countries visiting US

Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing a complete ban on citizens from multiple countries from entering the US - and has placed restrictions on others

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7 d. ago Donald Trump travel ban LIVE: People from 12 countries banned from visiting US

Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing a complete ban on citizens from multiple countries from entering the US - and has placed restrictions on others

Politics

7 d. ago Trump signs bombshell travel ban restricting people from 19 countries from entering the US

President Donald Trump is banning visitors from 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricted access to travelers from seven other nations.

Politics

7 d. ago Urgent travel advice as over 100,000 people to attend Parklife, Chris Brown and Soccer Aid next weekend in Manchester

Gig-goers are being urged to plan their journeys as 'Mad' June gets underway

Sport

7 d. ago New call for changes to free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility age rules under devolved governments.

Transport

7 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Two people rushed to hospital after Blackwall Tunnel crash

Check here for the latest on London’s travel services

Events

8 d. ago The place in Scotland where 94 per cent of people travel by ScotRail

The train operator says even just talking about improvements boosts passenger numbers

Politics

8 d. ago People taking snacks onto aircraft in hand luggage 'could face £5,000 fines' over EU travel rule

Even food bought at the airport will fall foul of the rules from destinations such as Spain, Greece, Turkey and France.

Economics

9 d. ago Pretty UK market town with best food is the 'loveliest in England'

Which? Travel asked more than 9,000 people to rate their favourite inland towns and villages' food and drink offering. Ludlow, a historic market town in Shropshire, came out on top

Politics

9 d. ago People are only just realising why we always board a plane from the same side

From stressful airport experience, to pre-flight jitters, you've never probably had time to realise why all passengers board airplanes from the same side.

Politics

1 week ago People are only just realising why we always board a plane from the left

When you board a plane, you'll always step onto the aircraft from the left - and it turns out there is a very good reason for this - and it's all to do with ships and boats

Politics

1 week ago East Kilbride MP says NHS Lanarkshire 'is in decline' under the SNP as patients are left languishing

Statistics from Public Health Scotland show that outpatient treatments fell by 2,301 (over five per cent) – the third worst figure in Scotland.

Science

2 w. ago 10 items most people forget to pack for holiday as we always overpack pants

Two thirds forget to take at least one important thing

Politics

2 w. ago In Scotland 2 per cent of the population are “unbanked” according to major survey

A major new survey paints a mixed picture when it comes to how people in Scotland, and across the UK, are managing their finances and coping with money pressures.

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2 w. ago Most ridiculous reasons people have been kicked off flights from 10kg boobs to singing

From low-slung jeans to loud singing and even 10kg boobs, passengers have been kicked off flights for the most bizarre reasons. Here are some of the wildest stories from the skies

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2 w. ago Gorgeous cove is so beautiful people travel from all over the world to see it

The World Heritage Site is so well-known people come from all over the world to pay it a visit. The beach also welcomes dogs all year round, making it a perfect spot for a family day out

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