Travel warning: Bringing European meat and dairy products into the UK could land you a €6,000 fine

Travel warning: Bringing European meat and dairy products into the UK could land you a €6,000 fine

ADVERTISEMENT The UK has put a temporary ban on travellers from Europe (including returning British citizens) bringing meat and dairy products into the country. The restrictions came in on 12 April in response to the uptick in cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent. Visitors in possession of banned items will have to surrender them…

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UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system

UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system

ADVERTISEMENT The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers. Starting 2 April 2025, all EU (except Irish nationals), EEA, and Swiss citizens need ETA approval to enter the UK. The system became mandatory for travellers from the US, Canada and Australia on 8 January 2025, following its rollout last November…

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'Stay at home': Travel chaos across UK and Ireland due to 'once in a generation' Storm Eowyn

‘Stay at home’: Travel chaos across UK and Ireland due to ‘once in a generation’ Storm Eowyn

Weather forecasters are saying they have never seen a storm this bad. ADVERTISEMENT A record-breaking storm is wreaking havoc with travel and daily life across the UK and Ireland. Flights and trains are cancelled across the countries, and driving conditions are very dangerous due to the storm which meteorologists have said is “rapidly developing”. Citizens…

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