12 h. ago Jet2 slashes holiday prices to European destination after major travel firm folds

Balkan Holidays announced that it had ceased trading with immediate effect

Economics

15 h. ago Balkan Holidays collapse: Simon Calder explains your rights as thousands of Brits have holiday cancelled

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has explained your rights and the next steps you should take after thousands of people had their holiday cancelled following the closure of a major travel provider.

Politics

18 h. ago Ayrshire firm Stewart Travel donates bumper £5,000 travel voucher prize for winner of charity radio contest

The competition is now open.

Economics

18 h. ago Holidaymaker rights explained as major travel firm makes shock bombshell announcement

Holidaymakers have been hit by the news that three major travel firms have ceased to operate in the last few weeks, throwing plans into disarray - but you have some rights

Events

18 h. ago UK travel firm suddenly shuts down after 59 years and cancels all holidays

Award-winning Balkan Holidays has announced it has ceased trading - and all bookings have been scrapped

Politics

19 h. ago Road shut off as sinkhole suddenly opens up near primary school and tram stop

Whittaker Lane is Prestwich has been shut off

Politics

19 h. ago Travel company announces 'all future holidays cancelled' with immediate effect

The British travel company has ceased all trading

Politics

20 h. ago Thousands of Brits have their holidays cancelled as major holiday company abruptly closes

Balkan Holidays has ceased UK operations after nearly 60 years of trading

Politics

23 h. ago Major holiday company goes bust as thousands of Brits have their holidays cancelled

Balkan Holidays said all forward bookings had been cancelled and the company has ceased trading in the UK after nearly 60 years in the business

Politics

8 d. ago TUI cancels holidays to popular tourist spot after 'state of emergency' declared

Severe rainstorms have led to widespread flooding in the popular destination

Politics

8 d. ago Popular restaurant that shut suddenly to be transformed into three new eateries

New owners have announced their plans for the Swansea venue

Politics

9 d. ago British travel firm offering holidays to dangerous country despite official warning 'do not travel'

A war-torn nation which was once an area of operations where British soldiers served - a war in which 179 of them lost their lives - is now being touted as a tourist destination by a London-based firm.

Events

9 d. ago I cancelled my holiday 24 hours after arriving because my children were acting so bratty

The mother-of-three was so upset by her squabbling children and unsupportive husband that she decided she had to go home and so packed up and left, taking everyone with her.

Politics

9 d. ago Major charity shop retailer suddenly shuts three branches with another 47 set to close

Well known high street chain has hit serious financial problems

Politics

1 week ago Major airlines issue statements over cancelled holidays amid Lanzarote flooding

Lanzarote was hit by heavy storms over the weekend, as resorts and roads were submerged by floods. And now two major airlines have issued statements over cancelled holidays.

Events

1 week ago TUI cancels flights to popular tourist spot leaving travellers facing Easter holiday chaos

Spanish authorities declared a state of emergency in the Canary Island following torrential weather last weekend.

Events

1 week ago Spanish Easter holidays cancelled as Foreign Office issues travel warning amid floods chaos

A state of emergency in Spain has seen Brits' holidays canned as warning is was issued by UK Foreign Office

Events

2 w. ago UK travel agent firm plunged into administration putting 1,000s of holidays at risk

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed in March that the travel operator Jetline Travel has ceased trading as an ATOL holder, and now the firm is reported to be in administration

Events

2 w. ago Jetline Travel customers fight for refunds for cancelled holidays as travel agent goes bust

Jetline Travel has gone into administration and has lost its ATOL status, in a move that likely signals the end for the 25-year-old British travel company that could impact thousands of customers

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands of Brits face holiday cancellations as major company goes into administration

A major travel company, which also operated under several different names, has been plunged into administration after 25 years – leaving some Brits at risk of holiday cancellation

Politics