UK News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png UK News – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 German YouTuber Tom Kopke beats local rival in wild Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling chaos https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/german-youtuber-tom-kopke-beats-local-rival-in-wild-coopers-hill-cheese-rolling-chaos/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/german-youtuber-tom-kopke-beats-local-rival-in-wild-coopers-hill-cheese-rolling-chaos/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 16:56:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570003 Barmy people tumbled head over heels down a notoriously steep slope in pursuit of glory and a giant wheel of cheese on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, May 25. YouTuber Tom Kopke from Munich flew past Guinness World Record holder Chris Anderson in a dramatic finish to snatch victory at Cooper’s Hill near Brockworth in Gloucestershire. The 24-year-old crossed the line just ahead of the 38-year-old…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/german-youtuber-tom-kopke-beats-local-rival-in-wild-coopers-hill-cheese-rolling-chaos/feed/ 1 Power bank charging in hold forces easyJet flight emergency landing in Rome https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/23/power-bank-charging-in-hold-forces-easyjet-flight-emergency-landing-in-rome/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/23/power-bank-charging-in-hold-forces-easyjet-flight-emergency-landing-in-rome/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 14:32:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569818 EasyJet passengers endured a night of disruption after a phone charger in checked luggage provoked an emergency landing. Passengers on board flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton faced an unexpected change of course on May 19. Crew members received a report that a power bank continued charging a mobile phone inside a suitcase in the aircraft hold. The crew alerted the captain…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/23/power-bank-charging-in-hold-forces-easyjet-flight-emergency-landing-in-rome/feed/ 1 Judith Chalmers dies aged 90: Wish You Were Here…? presenter remembered for decades of travel reports https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/22/judith-chalmers-dies-aged-90-wish-you-were-here-presenter-remembered-for-decades-of-travel-reports/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/22/judith-chalmers-dies-aged-90-wish-you-were-here-presenter-remembered-for-decades-of-travel-reports/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 12:53:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569769 Dearly loved TV presenter Judith Chalmers passed away at her home on Thursday evening, May 21, aged 90. She had entertained and brought joy to millions of Brits, introducing them to Spain and other sunny climes. Family members issued a statement on Friday confirming she died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after living with Alzheimer’s in her final years. Her health had declined gradually…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/22/judith-chalmers-dies-aged-90-wish-you-were-here-presenter-remembered-for-decades-of-travel-reports/feed/ 1 Don’t miss your flight. 19 Million cars expected on UK roads for May bank holiday https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/dont-miss-your-flight-19-million-cars-expected-on-uk-roads-for-may-bank-holiday/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/dont-miss-your-flight-19-million-cars-expected-on-uk-roads-for-may-bank-holiday/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 09:20:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569674 Holidaymakers heading to the airport this weekend for a May getaway are being warned to prepare for severe motorway congestion, and the possibility of missing flights as Britain braces for one of the busiest bank holiday getaways in years. The RAC have forecast a huge number of around 19 million car journeys are expected to take place across the UK roads over the bank holiday period…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/dont-miss-your-flight-19-million-cars-expected-on-uk-roads-for-may-bank-holiday/feed/ 0 Jet2 issues statement to passengers with flights booked this summer https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/jet2-issues-statement-to-passengers-with-flights-booked-this-summer/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/jet2-issues-statement-to-passengers-with-flights-booked-this-summer/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 07:55:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569661 UK low-cost airline Jet2 has issued an update for the summer of 2026, specifically for all passengers who already have flights booked through June, July, and August. The update is with regards to the ongoing jet fuel supply shortage, caused by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel-Iran conflict, through which materials and supplies are transported on a global scale.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/jet2-issues-statement-to-passengers-with-flights-booked-this-summer/feed/ 0 Internet addiction concerns grow in Spain but UK figures remain even higher https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/internet-addiction-concerns-grow-in-spain-but-uk-figures-remain-even-higher/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/internet-addiction-concerns-grow-in-spain-but-uk-figures-remain-even-higher/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 19:07:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569530 Spaniards are now spending more than four hours online every day on average, with mobile phones becoming increasingly central to daily life, according to a major new study into digital habits in Spain. The findings suggest that internet use in Spain is continuing to intensify, particularly through smartphones, social media platforms and artificial intelligence tools. The figures come from the 28th…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/internet-addiction-concerns-grow-in-spain-but-uk-figures-remain-even-higher/feed/ 0 British Airways demands £10 million compensation over 20,000 suitcases left behind https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/british-airways-demands-10-million-compensation-over-20000-suitcases-left-behind/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/british-airways-demands-10-million-compensation-over-20000-suitcases-left-behind/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:08 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569498 British Airways has demanded up to £10 million in compensation from Heathrow Airport after a major baggage system failure disrupted travel for thousands of passengers last Friday, May 15. According to the Times, Sean Doyle, chief executive at British Airways, apparently contacted Thomas Woldbye, group chief executive at the airport, in a direct letter to seek financial redress and better…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/british-airways-demands-10-million-compensation-over-20000-suitcases-left-behind/feed/ 0 British tourists flying to Spain warned over Heathrow travel chaos this June https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/london-tube-strikes-to-disrupt-heathrow-gatwick-and-stansted-travel-the-may-and-june-2026-dates-flyers-should-check/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/london-tube-strikes-to-disrupt-heathrow-gatwick-and-stansted-travel-the-may-and-june-2026-dates-flyers-should-check/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569330 British tourists travelling to Spain this June are being warned to expect major disruption around Heathrow Airport as London Underground strikes threaten severe delays on key airport routes. Thousands of passengers flying to destinations including Malaga, Alicante, Tenerife and Mallorca could face overcrowded trains, longer transfer times and expensive last minute alternatives while travelling…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/london-tube-strikes-to-disrupt-heathrow-gatwick-and-stansted-travel-the-may-and-june-2026-dates-flyers-should-check/feed/ 0 Britain joins European deal allowing failed asylum seekers to be sent abroad https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/britain-joins-european-deal-allowing-failed-asylum-seekers-to-be-sent-abroad/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/britain-joins-european-deal-allowing-failed-asylum-seekers-to-be-sent-abroad/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:26:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569199 The United Kingdom has joined a new European agreement supporting the use of “third-country hubs” to process or hold rejected asylum seekers and foreign offenders awaiting deportation. The political declaration was signed by all 46 member states of the Council of Europe during a ministerial meeting held in Chișinău, Moldova. The agreement supports measures allowing governments to transfer…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/britain-joins-european-deal-allowing-failed-asylum-seekers-to-be-sent-abroad/feed/ 0 Scottish family stranded in Europe over baby’s passport rules https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/scottish-family-stranded-in-europe-over-babys-passport-rules/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/scottish-family-stranded-in-europe-over-babys-passport-rules/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 16:54:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569190 Scottish parents from Ellon in Aberdeenshire are still unable to fly home after officials blocked their infant daughter from boarding a return flight in Alicante. Sarah Rodgers and her native Austrian husband Philipp spent a week in Spain with three-year-old Heidi and 11-month-old Lily before discovering the documentation was not enough at the gate. Horrified by the sudden turn of events…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/scottish-family-stranded-in-europe-over-babys-passport-rules/feed/ 4 UK airport rule change for families starts in weeks. Millions of children can now use eGates https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/uk-airport-rule-change-for-families-starts-in-weeks-millions-of-children-can-now-use-egates/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/uk-airport-rule-change-for-families-starts-in-weeks-millions-of-children-can-now-use-egates/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 08:19:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569141 Families travelling through UK airports this summer will soon be able to use eGates with younger children after the government confirmed a major rule change hoping to reduce long queues during peak holiday travel. From July 8, children aged 8 and 9 will be allowed to use UK airport eGates when travelling with an adult, lowering the current minimum age from 10. The change will apply across major…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/uk-airport-rule-change-for-families-starts-in-weeks-millions-of-children-can-now-use-egates/feed/ 0 Lightning bolt hits easyJet plane, forcing emergency landing at Gatwick https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/lightning-bolt-hits-easyjet-plane-forcing-emergency-landing-at-gatwick/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/lightning-bolt-hits-easyjet-plane-forcing-emergency-landing-at-gatwick/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569124 An easyJet flight bound for Italy returned to London Gatwick after a huge lightning bolt struck the aircraft shortly after takeoff. Flight U28305 using an Airbus A319 registered as G-EZDH departed Gatwick runway 08R at 2.22pm GMT on Thursday, May 14. Ground witnesses looked on nervously as they saw the stormy conditions around the airport during departure. Lightning then dramatically struck…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/lightning-bolt-hits-easyjet-plane-forcing-emergency-landing-at-gatwick/feed/ 0 Alex Batty opens up about escaping mum’s off-grid life in explosive BBC documentary https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/alex-batty-opens-up-about-escaping-mums-off-grid-life-in-explosive-bbc-documentary/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/alex-batty-opens-up-about-escaping-mums-off-grid-life-in-explosive-bbc-documentary/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 09:13:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569044 Alex Batty, the child who disappeared kidnapped by his own mother and grandfather, has shared the raw details of his disappearance in the new BBC programme Kidnapped By My Mum. The documentary outlines his path across Spain and France after he vanished at age 11 from Oldham in Greater Manchester and escaped the clutches of his mother. Alex travelled to Spain in October 2017 at age 11 with…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/14/alex-batty-opens-up-about-escaping-mums-off-grid-life-in-explosive-bbc-documentary/feed/ 0 PM Keir Starmer refuses to step down following worst performance at local elections in 30 years. https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/12/pm-keir-starmer-refuses-to-step-down-following-worst-performance-at-local-elections-in-30-years/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/12/pm-keir-starmer-refuses-to-step-down-following-worst-performance-at-local-elections-in-30-years/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 10:19:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568883 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to quit as cabinet rebels have been mounting pressure before the King’s speech. Cabinet sources have confirmed that Keir Starmer told ministers he will not resign despite heavy local election losses, the worst performance of a sitting Labour Party government. Parliament reopens tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, with King Charles due to deliver the speech that…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/12/pm-keir-starmer-refuses-to-step-down-following-worst-performance-at-local-elections-in-30-years/feed/ 1 Fresh chaos for Ryanair passengers as flight issues emergency over Channel before sudden U-turn https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/fresh-chaos-for-ryanair-passengers-as-flight-issues-squark-emergency-over-channel-before-sudden-u-turn/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/fresh-chaos-for-ryanair-passengers-as-flight-issues-squark-emergency-over-channel-before-sudden-u-turn/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 12:12:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568783 Passengers heading to sunny Spanish shores now have to brace for extended hold-ups on the way Murcia airport, as well as those making their way home. A Boeing 737 MAX from Glasgow Prestwick declared a general emergency this morning via its “squark” system, forcing an urgent doubling-back to London Stansted and disrupting return flights. Flight FR7842 left Prestwick at 7.31am GMT bound for…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/fresh-chaos-for-ryanair-passengers-as-flight-issues-squark-emergency-over-channel-before-sudden-u-turn/feed/ 1 Why 42% of Spanish tourists refuse travel insurance and Britain isn’t far behind https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/why-42-of-spanish-tourists-refuse-travel-insurance-and-britain-isnt-far-behind/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/why-42-of-spanish-tourists-refuse-travel-insurance-and-britain-isnt-far-behind/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 11:44:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568781 Large numbers of Spanish and British tourists continue to travel abroad without insurance, despite rising medical costs and increasing disruption linked to delays, cancellations and lost baggage. A recent study by insurance broker Heymondo and research firm YouGov found that 42% of Spanish travellers who do not buy travel insurance believe it is simply “not necessary”, while separate figures from…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/why-42-of-spanish-tourists-refuse-travel-insurance-and-britain-isnt-far-behind/feed/ 2 Sir David Attenborough at 100: World’s favourite broadcaster, naturalist, and environmental advocate celebrated https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/08/sir-david-attenborough-at-100-worlds-favourite-broadcaster-naturalist-and-environmental-advocate-celebrated/ Fri, 08 May 2026 14:57:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568623 David Attenborough turns 100 today, Friday, May 8, as the UK honours its favourite broadcaster, naturalist, and environmental advocate through various events and public expressions of admiration. Millions of viewers are tuning in to programmes on multiple channels that cover details from his remarkable career of more than seven decades of dedicated service to informing the public about the…

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]]> British family offers €69,000 salary to care for one dog on private estate https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/british-family-offers-e69000-salary-to-care-for-one-dog-on-private-estate/ Mon, 04 May 2026 20:51:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568267 A British family has attracted widespread attention after offering a salary of £60,000 per year, equivalent to around €69,000, for a live-in employee to care for their dog at a private estate in Surrey. The position, located south of London, includes accommodation within the grounds and has been managed through the recruitment firm Achieve Hospitality. The vacancy has been widely reported in the…

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]]> Manchester Airport drama as flight crew arrested for drinking following captain’s alert to police https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/manchester-airport-drama-as-flight-crew-arrested-for-drinking-following-captains-alert-to-police/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/manchester-airport-drama-as-flight-crew-arrested-for-drinking-following-captains-alert-to-police/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 18:33:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568260 Ryanair cabin crew members faced a shocking police greeting at Manchester Airport this past weekend after the aircraft’s captain raised formal alarms regarding their conduct. Officers met the inbound flight at Gate 49 on Saturday afternoon, May 2, following reports that two staff members were potentially unfit for their aviation duties and over the legal alcohol limit for work.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/manchester-airport-drama-as-flight-crew-arrested-for-drinking-following-captains-alert-to-police/feed/ 2 UK travel alert : Airlines can now change your flight before you even leave home https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/uk-travel-alert-airlines-can-now-change-your-flight-before-you-even-leave-home/ Mon, 04 May 2026 12:25:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568194 If you have a flight to or from the UK booked for this summer, there is something new you should be aware of. The British government has decided to temporarily allow airlines to cancel or rearrange flights in advance without losing their airport slots, in response to concerns over possible fuel disruption. There is no shortage of fuel right now, and flights are operating normally.

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]]> Future of UK retirees: Tony Blair Institute wants triple lock pensions scrapped https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/03/future-of-uk-retirees-tony-blair-institute-wants-triple-lock-pensions-scrapped/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/03/future-of-uk-retirees-tony-blair-institute-wants-triple-lock-pensions-scrapped/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 18:35:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568152 UK pensioners face a period of uncertainty as influential voices call for a dismantling of the current retirement system. Financial pressures from global conflicts and a rapidly ageing population have led the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) to label the state pension “unaffordable” in its current form. Although he has not been in government since 2007, he continues as a lobbyist and indirect advisor.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/03/future-of-uk-retirees-tony-blair-institute-wants-triple-lock-pensions-scrapped/feed/ 12 Emergency code 7700 triggered on Ryanair flight from Alicante to Edinburgh https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/01/emergency-code-7700-triggered-on-ryanair-flight-from-alicante-to-edinburgh/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/01/emergency-code-7700-triggered-on-ryanair-flight-from-alicante-to-edinburgh/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 21:34:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568078 Medics were waiting at Edinburgh Airport after a Ryanair flight from Alicante declared an onboard medical emergency while approaching Scotland. The aircraft, operating as flight FR5578, landed safely at its scheduled destination in Edinburgh after crew requested assistance for a passenger who became unwell during the journey. The incident occurred at approximately 07:20 BST when the aircraft was…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/01/emergency-code-7700-triggered-on-ryanair-flight-from-alicante-to-edinburgh/feed/ 1 EasyJet expands with 18 new routes including longest flight ever: Full list of holiday destinations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/29/easyjet-expands-with-18-new-routes-including-longest-flight-ever-full-list-of-holiday-destinations/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567836 Low-cost British airline easyJet, Europe’s second-largest airline by flight frequency, has announced an expansion programme that will consist of 18 new routes for the 2026-2027 season, including its longest route to date. The expansion forms part of a larger strategy to reach key strategic areas across Europe, and will connect travellers to an even wider variety of destinations. These routes…

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]]> UK smoking ban may not apply to British teens in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/uk-cigarette-ban-creates-spain-loophole-for-british-teens/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/uk-cigarette-ban-creates-spain-loophole-for-british-teens/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567242 The United Kingdom’s planned lifetime tobacco sales ban for people born on or after January 1 2009 could create a loophole for young British teens travelling to Spain and other countries, as they may still be able to purchase cigarettes and vaping products where standard age-based rules remain in place. The policy restricts tobacco sales based on year of birth, meaning those affected would never…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/uk-cigarette-ban-creates-spain-loophole-for-british-teens/feed/ 3 Elsie Kelly dies at 89: Tributes to the ‘Benidorm’ star from fans in Spain and the UK https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/elsie-kelly-dies-at-89-tributes-to-the-benidorm-star-from-fans-in-spain-and-the-uk/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:47:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567244 British actress Elsie Kelly, best known to millions for her role as Noreen Maltby in the hit ITV series Benidorm, has died aged 89. Her passing was confirmed on April 21 following a short illness, with tributes quickly pouring in from colleagues and fans across the UK and Spain. Kelly’s death marks the loss of a familiar face for British audiences, particularly those with a connection to Spain’s…

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]]> UK passes lifetime tobacco ban for those born after 2008 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/uk-approves-lifetime-tobacco-ban-for-everyone-born-after-2008/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:10:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567197 The United Kingdom is set to introduce a permanent ban on the sale of tobacco to everyone born on or after January 1 2009, after Parliament approved one of the most significant anti-smoking measures in recent decades. The proposal is contained in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which has passed both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The legislation is now awaiting Royal Assent…

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]]> UK travellers face airport chaos under new passport rule https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/uk-travellers-face-airport-chaos-under-new-passport-rule/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/uk-travellers-face-airport-chaos-under-new-passport-rule/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:16:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566936 Thousands of people with British citizenship and a second nationality are being warned to check their passports before flying, after a new UK travel rule began causing confusion at check in desks. Under the updated system, British dual nationals may now need to use a valid British passport or show proof of right to live in the UK when returning home. Without it, airlines and other carriers can…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/uk-travellers-face-airport-chaos-under-new-passport-rule/feed/ 3 Plane too heavy to take off: EasyJet passengers shocked by call to get off plane https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/plane-too-heavy-to-take-off-easyjet-passengers-shocked-by-call-to-get-off-plane/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/plane-too-heavy-to-take-off-easyjet-passengers-shocked-by-call-to-get-off-plane/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:46:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566854 While it is true that holiday makers tend to cram as much into their cases as possible these days, passengers aboard an easyJet flight from Southend to Malaga reacted with disbelief when the captain announced the aircraft could not take off safely unless six people got off voluntarily. As reported by Your Southend on their Facebook page, Kelly Wayland, a 45-year-old independent travel agent…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/18/plane-too-heavy-to-take-off-easyjet-passengers-shocked-by-call-to-get-off-plane/feed/ 2 Major shift in Brexit opinion as 53% of Britons support EU return https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/major-shift-in-brexit-opinion-as-53-of-britons-support-eu-return/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/major-shift-in-brexit-opinion-as-53-of-britons-support-eu-return/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566819 More than half of Britons now support rejoining the European Union, according to new polling published almost 10 years after the 2016 referendum that led to Brexit. The survey, commissioned by Best for Britain and released on April 17, found that 53% of voters would back returning to the EU. The result adds to evidence from recent years suggesting attitudes towards Brexit have changed since the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/major-shift-in-brexit-opinion-as-53-of-britons-support-eu-return/feed/ 6 Andy Kershaw, trailblazing BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, dies at 66 after cancer battle https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/17/andy-kershaw-trailblazing-bbc-radio-1-dj-and-live-aid-presenter-dies-at-66-after-cancer-battle/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:04:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566799 Andy Kershaw passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 66. His family confirmed the sad news, stating he died around 7.30pm on Thursday evening following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Kershaw gained fame through his long-running BBC Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000, where he introduced listeners to global sounds and indie acts they might otherwise never have heard.

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