3 d. ago Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across EuropeTourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean desires for cured meats and fragrant cheeses will be frustrated in their attempts to bring home some of their favourite foods after a ban on meat and dairy imports from EU countries came into force this weekend.From Saturday, holidaymakers will no longer be able to bring meat from cattle, sheep, goats or pigs, or dairy products, from EU countries into Great Britain for personal use, in a move aimed at preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after a rise in cases across Europe. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Trump tariffs carnage threatens 'economic nuclear winter' as FTSE and global markets in Black Monday meltdown

Britain was racing to save its car industry from the US import levies

Economics

9 d. ago Tourists 'baffled' after arriving at holiday hotel to find it completely empty

Two British friends were left 'baffled' after they were told they were the only two guests at their Greek hotel - but they decided not to complain and upgraded to a private pool instead

Society

1 week ago US commerce secretary slams EU beef ban: ‘their beef is weak, ours is beautiful’

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has labeled European beef ‘weak’, claiming the EU ban imports on American meat ‘because it’s beautiful’.

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2 w. ago Leeds Festival 2025: your guide to this year’s festival including travel, opening times and age restrictions

What time should you arrive to Bramham Park in 2025 and what are your travel options this year?

Politics

2 w. ago Bogus AI reviews on the rise as holidaymakers warned of 20 clues to look out for

A study of 2,000 adults also discovered three in 10 travellers have been left disappointed when they arrived at their destination - as the review they read had been exaggerated

Events

2 w. ago Just the ticket: Europe’s 10 best train station hotels for a first

Travelling by rail? Treat yourself to a proper arrival at these extra-special hotels, just minutes from the platformYou might think the location is the best thing about this hotel – slap bang next to María Zambrano station – the ideal starting point for a tour of Andalucía’s trio of spectacular cities: Seville, Córdoba and Granada. But the roof terrace is an unexpected win, too, with a sleek outdoor pool, alfresco sofas and loungers for a post-sightseeing snooze, and a nice menu of cocktails and light bites. The real gem, though, is the totally unexpected slide that swooshes down from the first to the ground floor, giving the lobby a lovely sense of fun. Breakfasts are also excellent.Doubles from £144 room-only, barcelo.com Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Urgent warning over 'record high' levels of killer 'bone breaker' virus landing in the UK

Officials have now urged Britons to take precautions to prevent catching the disease while overseas after cases of a potentially fatal disease arriving in British travellers surged 43 per cent in a year.

Events

3 w. ago Holiday hotspots in Spain to be battered by Storm Martinho’s 70mph winds after deadly floods

The Canary Islands government warned against unnecessary travel ahead of Storm Martinho’s arrival on Thursday

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3 w. ago Storm Martinho: Warnings for rain, wind and travel chaos in Spain after deadly Storm Laurence floods

The Canary Islands government has warned against unnecessary travel ahead of Storm Martinho’s arrival on Thursday

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