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The UK Announces £2 Billion Investment In Automotive Industry

British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said the UK will invest £4.5 billion in key manufacturing sectors, including automobiles and green industries.

Italy Travel Warning: Strike Action Could Result In Vacation Nightmare

La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia, Italy

Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations among UK travellers.

Full List Of Travel Chaos UK Is Facing Ahead Of December Vacations

Train operators had proposed axing ticket offices

Several train strikes are set to take place next month in the UK.

Is It Safe To Travel To Iceland In 2023 Amid Possible Volcanic Eruption?

Iceland has experienced hundreds of small earthquakes over the last couple of days.

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People stand next to a Wizz Air aircraft at Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest

Wizz Air Cancels Flights From UK To Italy's Affordable And Popular Holiday Destination

Wizz Air recently launched new 11 flights from the UK, including to places like Lima and the Maldives.

Israel-Hamas War Raises Terror Threat, Hate Crimes Across The World

The war in the Middle East is still going on between Israel and Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas.

Foreign Office Issues Terror Attack Warning For People Heading To Dubai, Rest Of UAE

Around 1.5 million British holidaymakers travel to the UAE every year.

Royal Engineers Lead Training Effort to Help Ukraine Defend Its Critical National Infrastructure

Following Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the damage and destruction of critical infrastructure by Russian missile and drone attacks have emerged as one of the most significant threats to the safety and lives of Ukrainian civilians.

UK Foreign Office Issues Terror Warning For People Heading To Italy, Croatia, Hungary

Security protocols in European countries are being strict citing threats of terrorist attacks in Europe.

Vacation Hotspot In UK Issues Warning About New Tourist Tax Applicable For All

A tourist tax is not very common among holiday hotspots across the UK as yet.

Tourists Face £950 Fine Or Prison Time Over Strict Rule In Turkey, Dubai And India

Last year, 39 per cent of the visitors coming into the UAE were from the UK.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says the airline has enjoyed a 'very strong post-Covid traffic recovery'

Cabin Crew 'In Tears' As Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Issue With Door

The incident happened on Tuesday after the flight took off from Belfast.

UNSC Votes on Resolution for Israel-Palestine Conflict

UK Supports Israel's Right to Self-Defence But Condemns Hospital Attack at UN Security Council

Ambassador Woodward lauded the draft resolution for its condemnation of the "appalling Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on the 7th October".

Travel Warning: UK, Ireland Warn People Over Contagious, Severe Illness In Spain

The illness, commonly referred to as crypto and caused by a parasite, leads to "watery diarrhoea" but other symptoms include dehydration, stomach cramps, nausea, fever and weight loss.

Easyjet, Ryanair Cancel Flights, Leaving 60,000 People Stranded In Israel

The war between Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas and Israel started on Saturday.

Israeli troops at an undisclosed location on the border with the Gaza Strip on October 8, 2023

UK Foreign Office Advises Against Travel To Gaza, Parts Of Israel Amid 'War'

Militant group Hamas fired thousands of rockets across the border to Israel on Saturday.

Travel Warning: UK Foreign Office Issues Alerts About Fake Police In Spain

Spain is one of the popular tourist hotspot across Europe.

Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi in Istanbul

UK Foreign Office Issues New Travel Advisory After Fatal Bombing Attack In Turkey

Thousands of British travellers visit Turkey every year.

EasyJet, which flies mainly throughout Europe, recently cancelled about 1,700 flights for the summer season owing to air traffic control disruption

EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due To 'Extraordinary Circumstances'

The incident occurred Saturday morning when the flight took off from Liverpool and was heading to Turkey.

UK Foreign Office Warns About Upcoming Disruption For Spain Travellers

Spain is set to see several strikes in the coming days.

UK Issues Travel Warning Over Serious Illness In Turkey

The outbreak of the serious illness first happened earlier this year.

Balmoral Castle in northeast Scotland and the Sandringham estate in eastern England are not publicly funded

Travel Warning For Scotland As Storm Agnes Batters Country; Could Cause Floods

Storm Agnes is the first storm of the 2023-24 season.

Travel Boost For UK Travellers, New Visa Fee For Entering 30+ EU Countries Delayed

The ETIAS was first scheduled to come into place this November.

UK visa application fees to see 20% increase across wide range of categories

The decision to raise visa fees follows an announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in July, stating that fees and health surcharges for visa applicants would increase significantly, with the goal of raising over £1 billion.

New BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant 'Pirola' raises global concerns

In the UK, Pirola has been linked to an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, where 28 individuals have been infected.

UK visa for work, tourism to increase fees from next month

Back in July, UK PM Rishi Sunak announced that there would be a hike in fees for various visas.

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