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Airport rule means you could face £1,000 fine and miss holiday before even boarding

People heading off on their holidays have been cautioned that vaping in the wrong spot at the airport could result in a hefty £1,000 fine and even prevent them from boarding their flight. For many...

British tourists told they face fines if buying fake goods on holiday

In an effort to combat the sale of fake luxury items, some popular tourist hotspots are imposing strict penalties on people wearing counterfeit designer goods. In Spain, authorities have been...

Panic in Spain as it announces new crackdown on overtourism

Spain is introducing sweeping new regulations aimed at curbing overtourism and cracking down on illegal short-term rentals. Starting July 1, 2025, any property advertised for short stays on...

Drivers told 'do not take one item out of the car' to prevent penalties

Motorists in the UK are being advised to keep a crucial item in their glovebox to dodge potential fines and points this summer, as sun glare becomes an increasing hazard on British roads. With the...

New travel rule could 'slash' security waiting times at 11 UK airports

Security queues at 11 UK airports could dramatically decrease following a game-changing travel update. The latest security scanners, utilising advanced technology, have been deployed across the UK...

UK tourists heading to Spain warned of strict outfit rule that could land them £500 fine

Brits on holiday in Spain have been warned of a little-known rule that could land you with a whopping £500 fine- ruining your holiday in the process. Being on holiday somewhere warm might feel like...

Benidorm tourists told 'do not do this' as 'big no-no' can result in huge £167 fine

Tourists heading to Spain this summer have been urged to familiarise themselves with traffic laws because it has been revealed that it's not only drivers who can be slapped with hefty fines for not...

Thames Water hit with biggest ever penalty over sewage and dividend breaches

Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty9 minutes agoReutersThames Water has been fined £122.7m for breaching of rules relating to its sewage operations and shareholder payouts.It is the...

EasyJet and Ryanair slam EU consumers group over 'exploiting' accusations

Easyjet and Ryanair, along with five other airlines, are facing the prospect of new penalties over charges for hand luggage. The two carriers have rebuffed claims of "exploiting" passengers and...

UK net migration in 2024 almost halves to 431,000, ONS estimates

Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says6 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsGetty ImagesDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCNet migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared...

Brits face £5,000 fine for breaking ‘8am-1pm’ rule

As the summer season looms, Brits are being warned to be mindful of noise laws as they plan to spend more time in their gardens and host outdoor gatherings. UK households could face hefty fines of up...

UK airports warning as 'holidays could be ruined'

Holidays could be "ruined" this summer, according to a campaign that's in place across more than 20 UK airports. Travellers are being urged to "fly responsibly" or risk "paying the price", by a...

Concerns over strangulation-during-sex presentation that was made for schools

Concerns over strangulation during sex presentation plan5 hours agoGemma DunstanBBC NewsGetty ImagesA council has been criticised for creating a PowerPoint presentation that appeared to endorse...

Spain launches fresh tourist crackdown with new ban and £170 fines for 'phone zombies'

Spain has launched a new clampdown on reckless pedestrian behaviour in a bid to curb the rise in street accidents - and it’s bad news for tourists glued to their mobile phones. The Spanish traffic...

Jet2 boss warns British tourists having doubts over Spain holidays with chilling question

A British travel boss has warned UK tourists are having doubts over holidaying in Spain as they fear for their safety. CEO of airline Jet2, Steve Heapy, said there was a growing "perception" among...