60 h. ago Britain is a nation of dodgy DIYers 'risking their lives' doing electric and gas work

A lot of us have illegally done gas and electric jobs rather than getting qualified tradesman in and some require certification from a registered installer

Society

3 d. ago 4 key passport checks Brits need to do before Spain, France and Greece holidays

Brits heading on holidays to hotspots in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Italy and other European hotspots need to make 4 key checks now ahead of summer

Politics

3 d. ago Brits STILL face chaos at Faro airport as huge queues form at passport control despite new post

Faro Airport in Portugal has started the rollout of e-gate access to British arrivals after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed an agreement with EU leaders last month.

Events

7 d. ago Quicker queues at EU passport checks? Simon Calder’s assessment of claims that millions of Brits will win access to e

Exclusive: 10 million British travellers will not benefit from e-gates at Faro this year, despite what No 10 says

Politics

7 d. ago Portugal holidaymakers given major update for summer holidays

Passengers flying into Faro airport will now face shorter queues after one big change at passport control

Politics

8 d. ago Popular EU holiday destination to let Brits skip border queues by becoming first to allow UK tourists to use passport e

The announcement comes after the Government said on May 19 that British passport holders will be able to use e-gates at more European airports as part of a UK-EU deal.

Politics

8 d. ago Brits can skip long passport queues at major European holiday destination from this week

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas Symonds confirmed Keir Starmer's deal with the EU was delivering benefits already - allowing holidaymakers to zip through eGates instead of lengthy passport queues

Politics

9 d. ago Bright withdraws from England’s Euro 2025 squad in latest blow for holders

Defender says decision ‘is right for my health and future’Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have also retired recentlyEngland have encountered another major blow to their hopes of defending the European Championship title this summer after the vice-captain, ­Millie Bright, withdrew from contention for the tournament in Switzerland next month on the eve of Sarina Wiegman naming her final 23-player squad.Bright says the decision “is the right thing for my health and my future” and it is understood her teammates have been sending her their full support for prioritising her mental and physical health. Nonetheless, the decision is a big setback for ­Wiegman before the defence of the title England won three years ago, coming swiftly after the news of both Mary Earps and Fran Kirby’s retirements from international football. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Bright has made a brave decision, but are England doing enough to support their stars? | Tom Garry

World Cup captain’s withdrawal is an important wake-up call, and leaves serious questions for coach Sarina WiegmanMillie Bright’s decision to withdraw from selection for the European Championship this summer, partly to look after her mental health, is one of the most courageous acts an England player has made and might yet prove to have just as powerful an impact off the pitch as her performances have had on it.Going to a major tournament for your country is every player’s dream and therefore for Bright, who captained England in the 2023 World Cup final, to bravely risk criticism and sacrifice that opportunity because she has the self-awareness to know that – in her words – “the fans deserve more” than what she can offer is sad for the Lionesses, but it should also serve two higher purposes. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Ryanair travel rules for Brits flying to Spain, Greece, France and Portugal this summer

Low-cost airline Ryanair has issued a new travel update for Brits jetting off to popular European holiday destinations like Spain, Greece, France, and Portugal this summer

Transport

1 week ago Wiegman optimistic Lauren James will be fit for Lionesses’ squad at Euro 2025

Forward sidelined since April with hamstring injuryEngland squad for tournament named on ThursdaySarina Wiegman spoke positively about Lauren James’s chances of being fit enough to play at this summer’s European Championship, as she prepares to name her final squad of 23 players for the tournament on Thursday.The Chelsea forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in April during a victory for England at home to Belgium at Ashton Gate, and her involvement in July’s Euros in Switzerland has been in doubt, but on Tuesday night Wiegman appeared more than optimistic. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea move 'clear' in race to beat Liverpool to £60m Hugo Ekitike transfer

Liverpool are among the top European teams who have been linked with Hugo Ekitike this summer but Chelsea have stepped up their efforts to sign the France Under-21 star

Sport

2 w. ago Travellers face one big change if they head to this popular European country this summer

It means you'll need to have your paperwork in order first time and well in advance if you're planning on heading there

Politics

2 w. ago Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko? Arsenal's transfer dilemma answered

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are the two strikers most likely to end up at Arsenal this summer but the Gunners will have to choose between the European hotshots

Sport

2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes transfer bombshell as Man Utd skipper 'seriously considers' £300m exit

Bruno Fernandes has been with Manchester United since 2020 but could leave the club this summer after their failure to qualiy for European competition under Ruben Amorim

Economics

2 w. ago Every European travel strike you need to know about this summer: Simon Calder’s round

Exclusive: Industrial action by transport workers is planned in France, Italy and the UK in the coming weeks

Events

2 w. ago Washington’s Esme Morgan on mixing it with diplomats, England and adopting a kitten

In an exclusive interview the England defender talks about her move to the NWSL, what she has learned from Jonatan Giráldez and the upcoming EurosLife in Washington DC is treating Esme Morgan very well indeed. Not only has she discovered some of the best form of her career, but she has sneaked into the White House correspondents’ dinner as a guest and adopted a kitten called Biscuit.Morgan will now be hoping to enjoy the sweet taste of success with England and the Washington Spirit defender believes the American NWSL’s summer calendar can help her arrive at July’s European Championship in Switzerland in peak fitness because of the schedule, compared to going to a major tournament during what is – for Europe-based participants – the off-season. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Kings of Leon cancel UK and European shows after singer’s ‘freak accident’

Caleb Followill says shattered heel needed ‘significant emergency surgery’, which would stop him performingThe Kings of Leon frontman, Caleb Followill, has announced that the band have cancelled their UK and European shows this summer after he injured his foot in a “freak accident”.The singer, who is part of the US rock group with his brothers Nathan and Jared Followill and cousin Matthew Followill, was scheduled to perform at Blackweir Fields, Cardiff and Lancashire’s Lytham festival over the next two months. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago UK tourists face ‘chaos’ at Canary Islands airports during half

One passenger described it as a 'shambles' as passengers faced long queues at passport control

Society

2 w. ago Canary Island airport plunged into passport queue chaos again as 3 issues blamed

As the Canary Islands prepares for an insufferably busy summer season, despite swathes of local protests, one tiny airport seems to be struggling to keep up with the demand

Events