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UK tourists must complete four passport checks to avoid airport stress this summer
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists are being advised to make four passport checks before heading off on holiday this year UK tourists are being advised to make four passport checks before jetting off this year. As the summer holidays roll in, families are looking...
3 must-do passport checks for your holiday as Brits waste £110m on fast-track fees
Clydebank Post
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Google searches for "express passport" have surged by a staggering 323%, revealing just how many people are scrambling to get holiday-ready at the last opportunity. According to a recent Post Office survey 25% of Brits admit they never check the...
Expat Q&A: Preparing for your holiday (2025): Our tips for you
The Bulletin
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July 2, 2025
Summer is here, and like every year, many of you are getting ready to go on holiday. Preparation is everything this year. Start by ensuring that all your travel documents are up to date. Is your passport still valid? Do you have the right visa for...
Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
The Bolton News
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Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries to be well-informed. This is especially true in the post-Brexit era, which has seen the introduction of new regulations in recent years....
Anyone going on holiday this summer urged to do 3-second check before travelling
Belfast Live
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July 1, 2025
Nicola Roy Spare Time writer 15:43, 01 Jul 2025Updated 15:43, 01 Jul 2025 Summer is upon us, and many of us will be getting ready to fly off to sunny destinations in the coming months. While holidays are fantastic once you're there, the planning...
Curiosity Cube brings hands-on science to Birmingham, inspiring the next generation of scientists
BirminghamWorld
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July 4, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, the Curiosity Cube — a mobile science lab designed to make STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning accessible and fun — is traveling across Europe, sparking curiosity in students and showcasing...
The common travel mistake that can see you forbidden from leaving the country
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
When you’re planning a holiday abroad, there’s a lot to think about. Booking flights, making sure you have travel insurance and of course planning the itinerary can really take it out of you, but there’s one essential thing you need to remember.If...
List of 6 passport damage signs that could ruin your summer holiday
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 30, 2025
If you've checked the validity of your passport and all is in order, you might think that you're all set to head to the airport for your long-awaited holiday. But experts have warned there are six pieces of damage to the document you need to be...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
Ceasefire line not a Schengen border, Kombos tells House
Cyprus Mail
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July 4, 2025
Cyprus’ full accession to the Schengen area is a “national goal,” but there will be no concessions on the acquis communautaire or recognition of the ceasefire line as an external border, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Friday. Kombos...
EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
Belfast Live
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June 29, 2025
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
Travellers ditch beach holidays for stunning 'cooler' locations
The Mirror
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June 23, 2025
As the summer holidays approach, folks are gearing up to flock to sunny coastal resorts or enjoy a UK seaside staycation. But, some are bucking the trend and opting for chillier locales as soon as the British heat kicks in. The travel scene's seen...
Excitement grows as Swifts fans make final preparations for Vaduz trip
IMPARTIAL REPORTER
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“I’m still on a high and I don’t think that it will ever sink in,” he said. “To be honest I have watched the game back a serious amount of times and never get tired of it. We have drawn Vaduz which is the capital city of Liechtenstein. It isn’t a...
Top 10 Active Travel Trends For Your Next Great Hiking Or Cycling Vacation
Forbes
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Active travel, especially guided or self-guided hiking and cycling trips, have exploded in ... More popualarity in recent years.getty Active travel is hot, and this segment of tourism has been booming ever since the pandemic. Actually, it was...
How your holiday in Europe will change this autumn – and what you need to know
iNews UK
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June 25, 2025
New border rules are expected to launch from October, starting with the Entry/Exit System Trips to Europe are set to change from October when the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect. Fingerprints and photographs will be taken from...
Travelling soon? Don't forget to check if you need an e-visa
1News
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The New Zealand passport remains one of the most powerful in the world, but the number of countries now requiring Kiwis to have an electronic visa before travelling is increasing. According to the Henley Passport Index, New Zealand had visa-free...