20 h. ago Voices: ‘Unpicking Brexit?’ Readers debate EU youth mobility scheme as poll shows Reform voters’ shift

Our community argue that young people, who had little say in the 2016 vote, are now the most restricted by Brexit, with lost opportunities in research, travel and tourism stifling their career paths

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24 h. ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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8 d. ago New community sentences may ban criminals from pubs, gigs, and football grounds

Offenders could face limits on driving, travel bans, and restriction zones confining them to specific areas under the proposals which would apply in Wales and England

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1 week ago Criminals face ban from pubs, concerts, and sporting events under new sentencing powers

Judges will be able to dish out driving limits, travel bans and restriction zones for any offence, in any circumstance, irrespective of where the offence took place

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3 w. ago China’s crackdown on lavish civil servant perks will ‘harm’ the economy, experts warn

Updated regulations ban the country’s 40 million civil servants from lavish banquets, and restrict them from overseas travel for ‘personal leisure’Adjacent to a municipal government building in Beijing, a normally bustling restaurant is now eerily quiet, at lunchtime most of its seats are empty.The recent crackdown on civil servants frequenting restaurants – part of a government austerity drive intended to crack down on corruption – has likely affected business and caused liquor sales to plummet, admits one waitress who works in the opulent establishment. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Leeds Festival 2025: your guide to this year’s festival including travel, set times and banned items

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

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3 w. ago US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers

The United States is pausing all routine visa applications for citizens of the southern African nation

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3 w. ago US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa

The United States is pausing all routine visa applications for citizens of the southern African nation of Zimbabwe

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3 w. ago Pandemic restrictions are back as entire city locked down and travel warnings issued

Tourists are warned to stay away as a mysterious virus outbreak has left many parts of a city in complete lockdown, with Covid-like restrictions being brought back

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4 w. ago US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process

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