Category: Travel News
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P&O Ferries suspends sailings ahead of ‘major announcement’
P&O Ferries have instructed all of their ships to return to and stay at port ahead of a major announcement later this morning. There is much speculation and this isn’t action seen before. Expect updates on their P&O Ferries Updates twitter feed later today.
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France announces further restrictions
France has once again introduced additional measures for its citizens. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced a number of new coronavirus restrictions that come into force from Monday 3rd January 2022 and last for three weeks initially. These include; Gatherings will be limited to 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 people outdoors Eating food and drink…
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All countries removed from red list
The Transport secretary, Grant Shapps announced that from 4am today (1st November 2021) the red travel list would in effect be scrapped. The last countries until today were Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela Red list countries previously included Brazil, India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates and at one point…
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Wise, the new name for TransferWise
Many people have heard of TransferWise, they entered the market offering fantastic rates when transferring money between currencies. They recently rebranded to Wise. Payments by bank transfer are the cheapest way to use their service, but you can pay by card too if that is easier for you which also offers a slightly faster service.…
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UK Public Holidays 2022 – UK Bank Holidays 2022
Here are a list of next years UK bank holidays to help you plan your trips and annual leave. The platinum jubilee weekend has meant an extra bank holiday for everyone too. England and Wales 3 January Monday New Year’s Day (substitute day) 15 April Friday Good Friday 18 April Monday Easter Monday 2 May…
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Green light for some destinations
Portugal, Gibraltar and Israel are amongst the first countries announced on 7th May to be given the green light. The Transport secretary, Grant Shapps announced that the following countries would be put into the green band on 17th May 2021 – Portugal, Gibraltar, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, plus…
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Holiday to Help Out
Great discounts for holidays booked before 8th November for travel in the future.
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Thomas Cook relaunches in UK
Thomas Cook famously collapsed in 2019, leaving people stranded abroad or with last minute cancellations of their holidays and flights.
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Countries exempt from COVID-19 quarantine
The government has updated its travel advice for those travelling abroad and returning to England.