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The European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing chaos at Schengen borders, with travellers facing delays of two to four hours. The biometric border controls, introduced in late 2024, are hitting UK visitors during February half-term and threatening worse disruption for summer holidays. What Is EES

Edinburgh will become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax when its visitor levy launches on 24 July 2026. The scheme adds 5% to accommodation costs, capped at seven nights, and applies to bookings made on or after 1 October 2025. How the Levy Works The Edinburgh Visitor

The Dawlish sea wall has become a symbol of Britain's coastal railway vulnerability. After £165 million of public investment, the line still faces the same fundamental threat that cut Cornwall off from the rest of England for eight weeks in 2014. The cliffs behind the railway are still

The United Kingdom is ending an era of travel documentation. From 25 February 2026, paper visas will no longer exist. Every visa issued by the UK will be digital, stored electronically, and linked to the passport you use to apply. This change affects millions of travellers annually and fundamentally alters

--- title: "Teenagers at the Controls: The Reality of Training Britain's Next Generation of Train Drivers" authors: - name: Alex date: 2026-02-14T10:00:00.000Z tags: - transport - rail - careers - public_works featured: true --- The Department for Transport has announced that the

--- title: "Packing Light for a European Weekend: A Practical Guide" author: Alex published: false tags: - travel - packing - guide --- Budget airlines have made weekend breaks affordable, but their luggage restrictions remain ruthless. The difference between a smooth journey and an expensive mistake often comes

Dartford Junction is the busiest railway junction in Kent, handling over 300 trains daily. For nine days over February half-term, it will be completely shut. If you are travelling in south-east London or Kent this week, your journey will be affected. What is Happening and When Network Rail is undertaking