The Transport Department has stepped up coordination with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to enhance services during the upcoming Mainland Labour Day Golden Week, as increased passenger flows are expected across Hong Kong and its border crossings. The department said arrangements have been made to facilitate travel for both residents and visitors, with major

Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information and appeals to public and visitors to plan cross-boundary trips early during Mainland’s Labour Day Golden Week The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, released the following latest information today (April 28) on the traffic and public transport arrangements

There was a time when bringing a pet on a trip meant arranging care back home. You had no choice but to rely on friends, family, or paid sitters and hope everything would go smoothly. But ever since airlines changed their approach and opened their cabins to animals, traveling has become more inclusive for many

Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day trip, a tour that has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies. The state visit on Monday afternoon, by far

Washington — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the U.S. on Monday for their first visit as monarchs. The trip, marking the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence, comes at a fraught time for the U.S.-U.K. relationship. It’s not clear how their plans may be affected by additional security considerations

Do you have your summer plans locked in? Did you book your holidays months and months in advance? Well good for you. While the rest of us try are still trying to agree on destinations in the group chat and scramble for good deals, you can sit back, relax and start thinking about your winter trips

Interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements releases latest information on cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for Labour Day Golden Week of the Mainland The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, released the following information today (April 27) on the latest situation and arrangements for the upcoming Labour

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are travelling to the US for what is anticipated to be the most significant overseas visit of his reign to date. The state visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of the US declaring independence and the original 13 colonies breaking away from British rule under King George III. Recommended

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The King’s US state visit has “all appropriate security measures” in place, Britain’s ambassador to the US has said following what the White House has

Security is on high alert after a gunman opened fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told various news outlets Sunday that talks were in place to determine if the shooting would impact King Charles’ visit to the

After last night’s shooting, security for King Charles will likely be upped (Picture: Reuters) King Charles’ state visit to the United States is set to go ahead in just a few days, but security measures for the royal are under review after the shooting in Washington DC last night. An apparent would-be assassin stormed a

The King is being “kept fully informed of developments” after the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night. Picture: Getty Buckingham Palace has released a statement ahead of the King and Queen’s state visit to the US following another assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Security concerns over the royals’ upcoming four-day visit are

President Donald Trump slouches forward, hands clasped in front of him, as Sir Keir Starmer, seated next to him, pulls an envelope from his suit jacket. “It’s my pleasure to bring, from His Majesty the King, a letter,” he says. “An invitation for a second state visit. This is really special. This has never happened

Brits now face paying hundreds for a document to take their pets into the EU (Image: Getty) British pet owners must now fork out hundreds of pounds for a document required to take their animals into the European Union after the bloc closed a key passport loophole. From Wednesday (April 22), Brits must obtain an

The United Kingdom has switched to a 100 percent digital visa regime, issuing electronic visas (eVisas) instead of physical stickers from 24 April 2026. Indians—who filed more than 550,000 UK visitor-visa applications last year—are among the first large nationalities to benefit. Under the new model, applicants create an online account and receive a share-code that

After deciding to cancel her June trip with friends to Dubai when the emirate became the target of Iranian strikes, Lorna Davis was determined to find a new summer vacation elsewhere for the group. Davis, who lives in London, began looking into fares for alternative breaks in destinations such as the Maldives, Mauritius and Bali.

Great Britain’s King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will visit the United States April 27–30 in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. President Trump hailed the visit as a “momentous occasion,” saying, “I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect.” The President, along with first lady

Economy Materials 25 April 2026 03:16 (UTC +04:00) Photo: National Statistics Committee Travel from Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom continued to grow in early 2026, with tourism remaining the dominant purpose alongside rising flows for education and family visits. Access to paid information is limited If You already have an account,