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Delays and jams expected as UK’s great summer getaway reaches its peak

About 13 million holidaymakers will take to Britain’s roads, airports and ferry ports this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Rain and thunderstorms likely to affect holidaymakers on big summer getaway weekend

Airports will see hundreds of thousands of passengers, and the Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks

Evening Standard

Families hit by summer getaway delays

National Highways said it has closed part of the Dartford Crossing due to a crash, causing three miles of congestion.

The Independent UK

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Two million people to head overseas on ‘one of busiest weekends of year’ despite Europe heatwave

Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks

The Independent UK

More than two million expected to head overseas for summer getaway this weekend

Airports will see hundreds of thousands of passengers and the Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks.

The Independent UK

When birthing experience creates more damage than joy

Knowledge is power when it comes to preparing women and their partners for birth.

Newcastle Herald

Balcony falls: holiday companies are right to take a zero-tolerance attitude to risky behaviour

The Man Who Pays His Way: The hazardous phenomenon of ‘balconing’ even has its own Wikipedia entry

The Independent UK

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The 7 ways to spot a holiday scam, according to our expert

Thousands of prospective holidaymakers have lost millions of pounds to fraudsters. A genuine Simon Calder reveals seven signals that a cyber-criminal is trying to steal your money

The Independent UK

Brexit blocking staff looking for seasonal roles in Europe, travel firms say

Only 3,700 people from the UK are being employed in the EU to do jobs such as chalet hosts, holiday reps and tour guides, new figures show.

The Independent UK

Travel firms say Brexit is blocking UK workers from being EU chalet hosts

Only 3,700 people from the UK are being employed in the EU to do jobs such as chalet hosts, holiday reps and tour guides, new figures show.

The Independent UK

Passport warning as Scots visiting Europe this summer urged to 'check today'

It's important to ensure you've done all the right passport checks before going to the airport to avoid being caught out and ruining your holiday.

Daily Record

Travel experts issue passport warning ahead of summer holidays

What you need to know about passport rules if travelling to the EU and what to do if your passport needs renewing

Manchester Evening News

Police warning after would-be holiday makers lose £15m to travel scams

A total of 87 people across the Northumbria force area fell victim to holiday-related fraud over the last year

Chronicle Live

Travel agents urge Brits to check their passports before booking summer holidays

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has issued advice about important passports check you should make if you are looking to go away on holiday this year

Daily Mirror

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Wales Online

Two million Brits to jet abroad this weekend - but the weather at home will be 'fine'

Algarve, Madeira, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Greece and southern Turkey are popular Easter destinations, while temperatures could hit 18C in the UK

The Independent UK

Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays

Travel trade organisation Abta said ‘the Easter weekend is one of the busiest of the year for the travel industry’.

Daily Mirror

Easter getaway travel misery for Brits amid long road queues and plane cancellations

Despite emergency plans to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s 'horrible' delays, travellers at the Port of Dover still faced long waits, with cars being left in jams for hours

The Money Edit

Dover travel chaos - what are your rights if you miss your ferry?

Travel chaos dominated Dover this weekend as holidaymakers found themselves stuck in cars and coaches for up to 18 hours ahead of the Easter holidays. What went wrong and what are your rights when faced with such delays?

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The Independent UK

Keep calm and check your passport dates

The Man Who Pays His Way: Panicking does no travellers any favours

The Independent UK

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Since March 18 last year, arrivals into the UK have no longer needed to take any tests or complete any forms.

Daily Mirror

Brits flocking to holiday hotspots a year after Covid rules were ditched, poll shows

After after the UK scrapped its remaining travel restrictions, 65% of people said that they are planning a foreign holiday in the next 12 months

The Independent UK

Family holiday guide: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Whether for toddlers, teens, multi-generational or solo parents, find your perfect family holiday with this guide

The Independent UK

The best activity holidays: from food to cycling and culture, find your perfect trip

Enjoy a trip with a to-do list at an activity-packed European destination

The National (Scotland)

Rules on 'cruel' animal trips won't extend to Scotland after constitutional row

A WESTMINSTER bill to prohibit the sale and advertisement of cruel animal experiences abroad will not be extended to Scotland due to a row between…

Chronicle Live

The difference between ABTA and ATOL and what you need to know before booking a holiday

Rules may be set to change, yet research has shown that many travellers don't understand how the schemes work at the moment

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