13 h. ago What are the new rules for European travel? Changes explained as EES comes into force this weekend

New plans are set to come into force this coming weekend. Here’s what it means

Politics

17 h. ago Everything you need to know about Europe's new biometric border checks

Europe's new biometric border checks are set to come into force from this weekend. The Entry/Exit System (EES), due to launch on October 12, will aim to make going through airport checks faster.

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4 d. ago Woman who travelled to over 50 countries reveals the holiday destinations where you can dodge new EU fingerprint system

With the Entry/Exit System (EES) coming into force on October 12, many sunseekers are worried about potential teething problems.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump to meet with Project 2025 architect on cutting ‘Democrat agencies’ amid government shutdown – live

Trump touts meeting with Russ Vought ‘of Project 2025 fame’ to determine where cuts can be made as the federal government remains shut for second dayHere’s what the shutdown means for travel, national parks and housingSince the US government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, tens of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed (told not to work), while others must work without pay until Congress passes a budget. The shutdown will have a wide range of effects on government services and programs as well as the US economy, from national parks to travel and housing.My colleague Marina Dunbar explains what it means for everyday people:This isn’t the way to have a discussion, shutting down the government and lowering the GDP. We could see a hit to the GDP, a hit to growth and a hit to working America. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Will the EU’s new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out

The scheme, which operators feared would cause chaos at airports, ports and railway stations, is finally coming into forceYears in the planning, and years in the postponement: EES day has finally arrived. The EU’s new entry-exit system is modernised and streamlined – but possibly still not quite ready – for action.From 12 October, non-citizens of the EU will start having to register their biometric information at the border – with faces photographed and fingerprints scanned – before being allowed into Europe’s Schengen area. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scots face queues over one new travel rule in EU from October 12

Travellers will be met with a new rule once touching down in many European nations from next month

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2 w. ago Holiday spot leaves tourists fuming with driving rule that could cost them £600

If you're planning on driving in this European country, it's important to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road before taking your car out for a spin there

Economics

3 w. ago Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen handed European lifeline as UEFA confirm major rule change

Scottish clubs could benefit from governing body announcement

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3 w. ago Court rules Europe can call nuclear and natural gas sustainable investments for its green transition

A European Union court has ruled that nuclear energy and natural gas can be considered environmentally sustainable investments

Events

4 w. ago Travel expert explains how 'airline shuffling' can help you find cheap flights in September

As the children go back to school, some holidaymakers might be looking for a trip away in September. But how can you bag yourself a deal? This is one way to save money.

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