UK News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:04:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png UK News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 The Spanish beer often mocked at home is now a British bestseller https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/10/the-spanish-beer-often-mocked-at-home-is-now-a-british-bestseller/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/10/the-spanish-beer-often-mocked-at-home-is-now-a-british-bestseller/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:04:01 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583568 There are few things more likely to provoke an argument in Spain than asking someone which beer is best. But one brand that doesn’t always receive the warmest reviews from Spanish beer drinkers is now enjoying rather different treatment across the Channel. Cruzcampo, the Sevilla-born lager that has long divided opinion at home, has become the best-selling Spanish beer brand in the UK…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/10/the-spanish-beer-often-mocked-at-home-is-now-a-british-bestseller/feed/ 1 Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years as victim says it ‘feels like it will never end’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:36:57 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583412 The women Russell Brand attacked told a London court how his crimes still follow them almost two decades on, from sleepless nights to feeling sick at the sight of him on TV. As of Monday November 9, the former comedian and Hollywood actor has been jailed for 10 years and six months. Brand, 51, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court by Mr Justice Bennathan, who ordered the sentence to begin…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/russell-brand-jailed-for-10-and-a-half-years-as-victim-says-it-feels-like-it-will-never-end/feed/ 0 Holiday horror: Two Brits found dead in Morocco hotel as safety fears grow https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/holiday-horror-two-brits-found-dead-in-morocco-hotel-as-safety-fears-grow/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/holiday-horror-two-brits-found-dead-in-morocco-hotel-as-safety-fears-grow/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:57:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583348 Two British holidaymakers have been found dead in a hotel in Morocco after a suspected carbon monoxide leak, raising serious questions about accommodation safety and the checks carried out at resorts outside the EU. The bodies of the two tourists were discovered in their hotel room in Agadir on Monday, November 2. Several other guests staying at the same establishment were also reportedly taken…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/09/holiday-horror-two-brits-found-dead-in-morocco-hotel-as-safety-fears-grow/feed/ 0 London remembers: King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday as thousands honour Britain’s fallen https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/08/london-remembers-king-charles-leads-remembrance-sunday-as-thousands-honour-britains-fallen/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/08/london-remembers-king-charles-leads-remembrance-sunday-as-thousands-honour-britains-fallen/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:02:54 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583327 Britain fell silent on Sunday, November 8, as King Charles led the nation’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, where thousands of veterans gathered to honour those who died serving their country. The annual ceremony began with the traditional two-minute silence at 11am, followed by the Last Post and the laying of wreaths at the national war memorial.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/08/london-remembers-king-charles-leads-remembrance-sunday-as-thousands-honour-britains-fallen/feed/ 0 UK blackout fears: Brits warned of power cut risks as cyberattack concerns grow https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/uk-blackout-fears-brits-warned-of-power-cut-risks-as-cyberattack-concerns-grow/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/uk-blackout-fears-brits-warned-of-power-cut-risks-as-cyberattack-concerns-grow/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:44:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583300 Britain is preparing for the possibility of major electricity disruptions, with new emergency arrangements allowing rolling power cuts and the country’s cyber security chief warning that artificial intelligence could make attacks on essential infrastructure more dangerous. The warnings have led to renewed questions about how prepared the UK is for a widespread blackout. However…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/uk-blackout-fears-brits-warned-of-power-cut-risks-as-cyberattack-concerns-grow/feed/ 0 AI teddy for three-year-olds blurts ‘I can’t help with killing you’: what to check before you buy one https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/ai-teddy-for-three-year-olds-blurts-i-cant-help-with-killing-you-what-to-check-before-you-buy-one/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/ai-teddy-for-three-year-olds-blurts-i-cant-help-with-killing-you-what-to-check-before-you-buy-one/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:10:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583291 Parents could end up giving a three-year-old a cuddly toy that chats away happily, until it seemingly mishears a question and says ‘I can’t help with killing you’. A reporter’s test of two AI plush toys has MPs and peers calling for them to be pulled from sale before Christmas. The toy was one of two AI plush toys marketed for children aged three and up that were tested in a BBC investigation.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/ai-teddy-for-three-year-olds-blurts-i-cant-help-with-killing-you-what-to-check-before-you-buy-one/feed/ 1 Winter fuel payments are on their way to UK pensioners: will you get £100, £200 or £300? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/winter-fuel-payments-are-on-their-way-to-uk-pensioners-will-you-get-100-200-or-300/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/winter-fuel-payments-are-on-their-way-to-uk-pensioners-will-you-get-100-200-or-300/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:33:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583284 Millions of pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due a winter fuel payment in the coming weeks, with the amount ranging from £100 to £300 (about €120 to €360) depending on their age and who they live with. Most will be paid automatically, though a few groups still have to claim and anyone with an income above £35,000 will have the money taken back through the tax system.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/07/winter-fuel-payments-are-on-their-way-to-uk-pensioners-will-you-get-100-200-or-300/feed/ 1 Russell Brand convicted – TV personality found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/russell-brand-convicted-tv-personality-found-guilty-of-rape-and-three-sexual-assaults/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/russell-brand-convicted-tv-personality-found-guilty-of-rape-and-three-sexual-assaults/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:02:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583172 British TV personality Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 51-year-old was remanded in custody after the verdict on Thursday, November 5, and is due to be sentenced on Monday, November 9. He had denied the charges but was convicted of four offences involving four women.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/russell-brand-convicted-tv-personality-found-guilty-of-rape-and-three-sexual-assaults/feed/ 3 Brits in Spain with old UK workplace pensions left guessing as Britain rewrites how pensions pay out https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/brits-in-spain-with-old-uk-workplace-pensions-left-guessing-as-britain-rewrites-how-pensions-pay-out/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/brits-in-spain-with-old-uk-workplace-pensions-left-guessing-as-britain-rewrites-how-pensions-pay-out/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:49:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583114 If you left a workplace pension behind in England and now live in Spain, you could one day be offered a ‘pension for life’ on it. The catch is that the plans don’t mention savers living abroad, and Spain taxes the money in its own way. Brits who left a workplace pension behind in England are included in the plans Pensions Minister Torsten Bell announced on Tuesday November 3…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/05/brits-in-spain-with-old-uk-workplace-pensions-left-guessing-as-britain-rewrites-how-pensions-pay-out/feed/ 0 Your partner dies in Spain. Can the bank freeze your joint account? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/04/your-partner-dies-in-spain-can-the-bank-freeze-your-joint-account/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/04/your-partner-dies-in-spain-can-the-bank-freeze-your-joint-account/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:39:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=583032 Plenty of British couples in Spain run their lives through one joint account, with pensions going in and the mortgage and bills coming out. When one partner dies, the survivor can often carry on as normal, though much depends on how the account was set up. Take a British couple who’ve lived in Spain for years, with both pensions paid into one account that also covers the mortgage…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/04/your-partner-dies-in-spain-can-the-bank-freeze-your-joint-account/feed/ 1 Flying with Ryanair next year? Your next trip could cost more than you expect https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/brits-face-dearer-spain-flights-as-ryanair-weighs-pay-freezes-leaner-crews-and-more-ai/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/brits-face-dearer-spain-flights-as-ryanair-weighs-pay-freezes-leaner-crews-and-more-ai/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:59:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582864 Flying home to see family or planning a holiday in Spain could take a bigger bite out of your budget next year. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned that European air fares could rise by up to 20 per cent as fuel costs climb. The airline is considering pay freezes, slower hiring and greater use of AI to help contain costs, with possible strikes adding uncertainty for summer travellers.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/brits-face-dearer-spain-flights-as-ryanair-weighs-pay-freezes-leaner-crews-and-more-ai/feed/ 0 Home at last: British adventurer completes epic 28-year journey . . . walking https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/home-at-last-british-adventurer-completes-epic-28-year-journey-walking/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/home-at-last-british-adventurer-completes-epic-28-year-journey-walking/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:57:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582866 A British adventurer who left home nearly three decades ago has finally returned to his family after walking approximately 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometres) across the world. Karl Bushby, 57, arrived back in his home city of Hull on Monday, November 2, bringing an extraordinary 28-year adventure to an emotional end. His return was greeted by hundreds of cheering supporters…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/02/home-at-last-british-adventurer-completes-epic-28-year-journey-walking/feed/ 0 Glasgow museum removes Egyptian mummies because the dead had never given consent https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/01/glasgow-museum-removes-egyptian-mummies-because-the-dead-had-never-gave-consent/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/01/glasgow-museum-removes-egyptian-mummies-because-the-dead-had-never-gave-consent/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:23:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582777 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow has taken several ancient Egyptian human remains off public display after deciding the people involved never gave permission to be shown. Visitors now find empty cases and a simple notice reading: “We have removed human remains from this display as a mark of respect.” Staff at Glasgow Life, the organisation that runs the museum…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/01/glasgow-museum-removes-egyptian-mummies-because-the-dead-had-never-gave-consent/feed/ 2 Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after unforgettable career on screen and stage https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-after-unforgettable-career-on-screen-and-stage/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-after-unforgettable-career-on-screen-and-stage/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:21:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582660 Sir Patrick Stewart, the Yorkshire-born actor who became one of the most recognisable faces in science fiction while earning acclaim for his Shakespearean performances, has died aged 86. Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 28 October, following a period with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement from his spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-after-unforgettable-career-on-screen-and-stage/feed/ 0 M25 turns 40. Why Brits in Spain still can’t escape its ‘cruel mistress’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/m25-turns-40-why-brits-in-spain-still-cant-escape-its-cruel-mistress/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/m25-turns-40-why-brits-in-spain-still-cant-escape-its-cruel-mistress/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:43:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582589 Four decades, countless traffic jams and more than a few choice words from drivers have given Britain’s most notorious motorway a character all of its own. Fans of Gavin & Stacey may remember Nessa summing up the relationship perfectly: “She can be a cruel mistress, the M25.” Anyone who has sat frustrated watching the minutes tick away while crawling towards Heathrow will understand the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/29/m25-turns-40-why-brits-in-spain-still-cant-escape-its-cruel-mistress/feed/ 0 Spain vs UK: Brits on minimum wage in Spain would earn up to €14,500 more at home https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/27/spain-vs-uk-brits-on-minimum-wage-in-spain-would-earn-up-to-e14500-more-at-home/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/27/spain-vs-uk-brits-on-minimum-wage-in-spain-would-earn-up-to-e14500-more-at-home/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:53:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582417 A full-time worker on Spain’s minimum wage earns €17,094 a year before tax, while someone on the UK minimum makes roughly €29,600 to €31,600 for a similar week. With a general election just weeks away, the big parties are promising change, but little of it has an exact figure or a date attached. Spain’s minimum wage is €1,221 gross a month in 14 payments (12 monthly payments plus two extra…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/27/spain-vs-uk-brits-on-minimum-wage-in-spain-would-earn-up-to-e14500-more-at-home/feed/ 1 Ryanair passenger’s bag sizer photo after £75 charge: Which? on your rights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/26/ryanair-passengers-bag-sizer-photo-after-75-charge-which-on-your-rights/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/26/ryanair-passengers-bag-sizer-photo-after-75-charge-which-on-your-rights/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:12:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582264 Adam Binks posted a photo of his silver hard-shell suitcase sitting inside a Ryanair bag sizer back in May on X and asked how it could possibly be too big. He said he had just been charged £75 at the gate even though the case looked fully inside the frame. The post took off, picking up thousands of likes, hundreds of replies and millions of views as air passengers piled in with their own stories…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/26/ryanair-passengers-bag-sizer-photo-after-75-charge-which-on-your-rights/feed/ 8 Burnham’s free movement bid: Could this solve the 90-day issue? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/burnhams-free-movement-bid-could-this-solve-the-90-day-issue/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/burnhams-free-movement-bid-could-this-solve-the-90-day-issue/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:58:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582255 British people with second homes in Spain could benefit if the UK eventually restores freedom of movement with the European Union, following Andy Burnham’s call for an “honest discussion” about the country’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe. The UK Prime Minister’s comments have reopened a debate that could have practical consequences for thousands of Britons who want to spend more time at…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/burnhams-free-movement-bid-could-this-solve-the-90-day-issue/feed/ 2 Jet2 landing scare as Storm Boelo disrupts UK flights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/jet2-landing-scare-as-storm-boelo-disrupts-uk-flights/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/jet2-landing-scare-as-storm-boelo-disrupts-uk-flights/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:07:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582248 A Jet2 aircraft veered onto the grass beside the runway at Birmingham Airport on Sunday, October 25, as powerful winds from Storm Boelo caused landing difficulties, diversions and cancellations at airports across the UK. Footage circulating online shows the aircraft moving towards the edge of the runway shortly after touchdown, apparently leaving the paved surface before returning to it.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/25/jet2-landing-scare-as-storm-boelo-disrupts-uk-flights/feed/ 2 London’s mystery ‘Batman’ is buying drivers petrol and paying parking fines – but who is he? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/24/londons-mystery-batman-is-buying-drivers-petrol-and-paying-parking-fines-but-who-is-he/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:15:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582195 Drivers who pulled into a south-east London petrol station for a routine fill-up were handed £70 (€84) fuel vouchers by a man in a Batman mask. He’s also paid hospital parking fines and filled in potholes, yet nobody can say who he is. Motorists who stopped at a Texaco petrol station near the Eltham Road and Sidcup Road junction on Friday October 16 weren’t expecting a superhero at the pumps.

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]]> Storm damage: Brighton pier collapses as UK faces travel chaos https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/23/storm-damage-brighton-pier-collapses-as-uk-faces-travel-chaos/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:27:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582155 Storm Austen has battered southern Britain with powerful winds and heavy rain, bringing travel disruption and damaging coastal landmarks, including part of Brighton’s historic West Pier, which has collapsed into the sea. Footage published on Friday, October 23, shows a section of the Victorian structure falling into the water as strong winds and rough seas hit the Sussex coast.

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]]> Brits among thousands of Málaga passengers who could claim hundreds of euros after summer flight delays https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/23/brits-among-thousands-of-malaga-passengers-who-could-claim-hundreds-of-euros-after-summer-flight-delays/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:26:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=582144 Anyone who sat through a long delay at Málaga airport this summer could still get money back, with AirHelp putting the number of eligible passengers at 42,200 between July and September. However, a late flight alone doesn’t earn a payout, and the delay that matters is three hours or more. AirHelp’s figures put the number of Málaga passengers eligible for compensation after delays or…

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]]> Google Cloud outage: UK banks and websites hit as users report payment chaos https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/20/google-cloud-outage-uk-banks-and-websites-hit-as-users-report-payment-chaos/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581789 Google Cloud services have suffered a major disruption affecting banks, delivery companies and popular websites, leaving customers struggling to make payments, access accounts and complete everyday transactions. The problems were reported on Tuesday, October 20, with Google’s official status dashboard confirming issues affecting multiple services in its London-based europe-west2 region.

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]]> British pensioners in Spain could get more euros as pound hits 17-month high https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/19/british-pensioners-in-spain-could-get-more-euros-as-pound-hits-17-month-high/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/19/british-pensioners-in-spain-could-get-more-euros-as-pound-hits-17-month-high/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:13:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581702 British residents in Spain could see their money go further after the pound surged to its highest level against the euro in 17 months. Sterling climbed to around €1.19 on Monday, October 19, giving those receiving pensions, savings or other income from the UK a welcome boost in spending power. However, the gain is modest, and with the UK Budget due on October 28 it may not last.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/19/british-pensioners-in-spain-could-get-more-euros-as-pound-hits-17-month-high/feed/ 3 Jet2 confirms 4.5-hour check-in window for early flights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/18/jet2-confirms-4-5-hour-check-in-window-for-early-flights/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/18/jet2-confirms-4-5-hour-check-in-window-for-early-flights/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:18:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581587 Jet2 passengers flying from the UK can drop off their hold luggage the evening before an early flight, giving holidaymakers a way to avoid one of the usual airport queues before setting off on their trip. The airline’s free Twilight Check-in service operates between 4.30pm and 9pm on the evening before eligible morning departures. Passengers who complete the process can head straight to airport…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/18/jet2-confirms-4-5-hour-check-in-window-for-early-flights/feed/ 1 Three children, one-way tickets, no school: The radical experiment dividing parents and teachers https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/17/three-children-one-way-tickets-no-school-the-radical-experiment-dividing-parents-and-teachers/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/17/three-children-one-way-tickets-no-school-the-radical-experiment-dividing-parents-and-teachers/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581530 British parents Dani and Tom Wooldridge have sold their renovated home in Wales, quit their jobs and businesses, and taken their three children out of school for an open-ended world tour that began with a one-way flight to Indonesia. Olivia, 12, Morgan, 7 and George, 4 are now learning on the road while the family moves between islands and plans visits to every continent.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/17/three-children-one-way-tickets-no-school-the-radical-experiment-dividing-parents-and-teachers/feed/ 4 Mid-air horror: Powerbank fire forces British Airways flight back to Gatwick https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/mid-air-horror-powerbank-fire-forces-british-airways-flight-back-to-gatwick/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/mid-air-horror-powerbank-fire-forces-british-airways-flight-back-to-gatwick/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:41:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581484 A British Airways flight returned to London Gatwick after a passenger’s portable charger reportedly burst into flames in his pocket, leaving one man with burns and other passengers potentially suffering from smoke inhalation. The incident happened around 15 minutes after take-off, according to a passenger account reported by the London Standard. Passengers reportedly heard someone shout “fire”…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/mid-air-horror-powerbank-fire-forces-british-airways-flight-back-to-gatwick/feed/ 3 £10 just to say goodbye: ‘Rip-off’ UK airport drop-off fees face government review https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/10-just-to-say-goodbye-rip-off-uk-airport-drop-off-fees-face-government-review/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/10-just-to-say-goodbye-rip-off-uk-airport-drop-off-fees-face-government-review/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:27:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581441 You’ve got 10 minutes at the kerb, a suitcase to unload and a goodbye to get through before the meter starts running. Now the government has backed a review into whether airports should be charging drivers up to £10 (€11.70) for it at all. Anyone who drops loved ones at a UK airport has watched the price of a quick goodbye climb sharply. The RAC found that 16 of the country’s 20 busiest…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/10-just-to-say-goodbye-rip-off-uk-airport-drop-off-fees-face-government-review/feed/ 2 British travellers to Spain warned as more than 135,000 passports expire this month https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/16/british-travellers-to-spain-warned-as-more-than-135000-passports-expire-this-month/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581436 British holidaymakers planning a trip to Spain this October could face problems at the airport if they have not checked their passports before travelling. New figures highlighted by Wizz Air suggest that more than 135,000 British adult passports are due to expire this month, with thousands more reaching their expiry dates before the end of the year. However, travellers could be refused boarding…

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]]> Brits heading to Spain warned over fake travel permits as ETIAS applications remain closed https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/14/brits-heading-to-spain-warned-over-fake-travel-permits-as-etias-applications-remain-closed/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:29:36 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=581324 British travellers planning trips to Spain are being offered an EU travel permit by more than 150 websites, even though nobody can actually get one yet. Paying now won’t get you through passport control any quicker, but it could hand your passport and card details to the wrong people. Holidaymakers and second-home owners who’ve heard about the EU’s new travel permit may be tempted to tick it…

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