London to Geneva direct by train set to launch in Eurostar deal Under the proposals, trains could run from London to Geneva in roughly five and a half hours Evening Standard · May 11
UK police refused to investigate Jeffrey Epstein. So, he moved victims to London to hide them in plain sight The police was aware that Epstein was renting flats. We Got This Covered · Apr 27
Jeffrey Epstein housed victims of abuse in network of London flats – even after 2015 Met Police report A BBC investigation found Epstein had rented four flats in Kensington and Chelsea The Independent UK · Apr 24
Simon Calder answers your EU entry-exit system questions – from queues to what happens if you miss your flight ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on the EES rollout – from delays and missed flights to passenger rights, queues and what travellers can expect this summer The Independent UK · Apr 14
Eurostar has launched a flash sale. Here’s how to get discounted tickets year-round Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time. Euronews · Apr 9
Need a city break? Eurostar sale offers £35 trips from London to Paris, Amsterdam and more Eurostar has launched a five-day flash sale with one-way fares from just £35 to some of Europe’s most popular city break destinations Evening Standard · Apr 8
EU entry-exit: What is the new border system set to cause bank holiday travel chaos? Exclusive: Mandatory facial biometrics and fingerprinting for all ‘third-country nationals’ have been quietly dropped by Brussels The Independent UK · Apr 7
Is this the best view of the Eiffel Tower ever? Probably Step inside the Shangri-La Paris, a princely palace with a pretty much unrivalled backdrop Evening Standard · Apr 4
Biometric checks stalled again for cross-Channel travellers Fears of Easter chaos over scaling up of new EU border system are eased, with no facial IDs for Eurotunnel and Eurostar passengers The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
6 places you didn’t know you could spend Nectar Card points You can buy so much more than groceries with your Nectar points The Independent UK · Mar 17
Portugal has no nuclear power plants. Is this a ‘strategic mistake’ in light of the energy crisis? Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected. Euronews · Mar 12
Seven of the best music festivals to visit by train from the UK From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Eurostar to cut boarding time as station boss pledges ‘really quick process’ St Pancras queues have become ‘the equivalent of an airport departure lounge’, according to rail CCO The Independent UK · Feb 18
Is Paris still the city of love? Paris is known for love, but how accurate is the assumption that the city kindles romance? Liam Murphy-Robledo heads to France and samples the classic romantic spots to see if there is vitality in the age of virality The Independent UK · Feb 14
Euronews · Feb 9 Trains, trains and more trains: Can Eurostar’s €2bn investment keep competition at bay? ‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 My husband was murdered on holiday – and my whole world collapsed Each year, about 80 British people are victims of a homicide overseas, and grieving loved ones have to navigate the aftermath. Eve Henderson describes losing her husband, and her fight to help others
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Eurostar sent a £120 voucher instead of the £1,744 it owes me I was stranded in Brussels after a power failure, but the promised refund for hotels, food and transport failed to arrive
The Independent UK · Jan 16 I thought I hated Paris – this is what changed my mind Previous visits left Matt Charlton feeling that the City of Light was a crowded, rude and soulless place, but a trip to the We Love Green festival allowed him to get under the skin of the French capital and uncover an alternative side with small gigs, artisan shops and excellent…
The Independent UK · Jan 15 What are the new travel rules and how do they affect dual citizens? Travellers could be denied boarding on flights to the UK unless they have the correct paperwork
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Eurostar passenger numbers hit new record but double-deck trains crucial to further growth Train operator sees increase of 500,000 passengers on 2024 – with total of 12.2m journeys on its core London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord route
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Facial scans and social media checks: Simon Calder on what UK travellers need to know for 2026 ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on what travel will look like in 2026 – from the EU’s new entry-exit system and biometric border checks to rising costs, tighter rules and what British travellers should expect at airports on both sides of the Atlantic
The Independent UK · Jan 7 What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed? You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous
Evening Standard · Jan 6 Major inquiry launched into Channel Tunnel chaos which caused misery for tens of thousands of Eurostar passengers Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week
Euronews · Jan 4 From Lisbon to Uzbekistan: The micro-retirement destinations drawing Gen Z travellers Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Italian rail group moves forward with challenge to Virgin’s rival Eurostar service The FS Group aims to develop a high-speed rail connection to the UK by 2029