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How Mallorca fell out of love with tourists
Indeed, among the demands mooted by activists, affordable housing topped the list, with a desire to clamp down on illegal holiday lets and Airbnb-style rentals. However, the regional government has already placed a moratorium on new tourist beds until 2026. Campaigners also want to curtail foreign property speculation and to restrict purchases to those with...
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Microsoft outage causes chaos around the world: Flights grounded and TV channels failing as internet goes down
Airlines, TV channels, banks and businesses across the UK and the world have been hit by a large-scale IT outage. In Britain, Sky News was knocked off air, while the UK’s biggest rail company warned passengers to expect disruption due to “widespread IT issues” — just as rush hour hit. Millions who rely on Microsoft...
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Revealed: The ‘best’ and ‘worst’ seaside towns to visit in Britain
Every summer, Which? magazine sends a postcard to the UK’s long-suffering seaside towns and tells them to pull their socks up or to remove them, sandals and all, and run across the golden sand with glee. With 126 towns and villages in its 2024 table, it’s a reminder of how central coastal resorts are to...
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What are the new EU fingerprint check rules for UK travellers?
The EU’s new entry-exit system (EES) has been delayed in the UK until November for fears its original October launch would impact on half-term. The check, which will take fingerprints and scan the faces of any travellers, including Britons, entering the EU was initially due to begin in 2022, then in 2023. France has previously...
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Why the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit Britain
Travelling in both directions between the EU and the UK is about to get more bureaucratic and more costly. Both the UK and EU are implementing new border regimes to tighten up on security but which will impact travellers. For inbound non-visa nationals they will need to apply for an ETA before travel at a...
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England fans driving 10 hours to Euros final in Berlin as flights double to £552
England fans who want to be in Berlin for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final face a 10-hour drive unless they can get booked on a flight. Some 50,000 supporters are expected to travel to the historic match, England’s first overseas final. Just a few hundred tickets priced at £847 (€1,000) are expected to be released via...
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Travel warnings for Greece, Spain, Thailand and Italy
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on travel to popular travel destinations to keep British citizens out of harm’s way. Greece, Italy, Spain and Thailand are among the most popular hotspots for sun-seeking Britons, but UK officials warn there are several safety and security risks to be aware of. These can include risks of...
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‘Hidden’ Italian paradise for ‘authentic’ experience two hours from Pisa
Brits are absolutely enamoured with Italy, from the ancient allure of Rome’s Colosseum to the romantic canals of Venice. Yet, many yearn for a getaway without the crowds. A travel guru just let slip on an ‘undiscovered’ Italian haven that promises an unspoilt experience. Remarkably, this serene spot is a mere stone’s throw from Pisa,...
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Foreign Office issues new travel alert for Thailand over ‘high threat’
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for those planning a trip to Thailand, warning of a “high threat” of terrorism. The government department regularly revises its guidance to ensure the safety of Britons travelling abroad. On Tuesday, July 2, a new alert was issued specifically for those heading to Thailand, a popular...
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Huge travel company goes bust leaving Brits facing summer holiday cancellations. Find out if YOU could be affected…
By Esther Marshall Published: 11:11 BST, 28 June 2024 | Updated: 11:11 BST, 28 June 2024 British tourists could be hit with holiday cancellations in July following the collapse earlier this month of one of Europe’s largest tour operators, FTI. It’s based in Germany, but Brits could be affected by the knock-on impact of it...
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UK holidays in chaos as travel operator cancels all July bookings
A major travel company has announced that all bookings will be cancelled up to and including 26 July. It said it had taken the ‘difficult’ decision to extend cancellations beyond 5 July while talks to secure its future continue. Youtravel is owned by German company FTI Group, whose tour operator brand FTI Touristik filed for...