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,

Don’t get us wrong, Britain’s seaside towns are worth a visit any time of the year. But it’s during these warmer months that they start to really come into their own – when the spring sun reflects off the sand and sea to reveal them in all their shining glory, and we can comfortably spend all

With its luxurious skyscrapers, historic temples, and intriguing seaside towns, it’s easy to see why Hong Kong was chose Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 14:09, 24 Apr 2026Updated 14:09, 24 Apr 2026 Discover Hong Kong / Cover Images The Apprentice has wrapped up another series with Lord Sugar picking beauty entrepreneur Karishma Vijay as his latest

For the second time in four days London Underground drivers walked out at noon on 23 April, triggering a 24-hour network-wide shutdown that is expected to ripple through corporate travel budgets and airport connections until late Friday. Transport for London warned passengers to complete journeys by 20:00 and predicted “significant crowding” on the limited services

Two weeks ago, I decided to go to Hong Kong over spring break. It was impulsive. I had been there before — once as a child, and again in 2019. But somehow, I barely remembered any of it. This is the second time in a relatively short span that I have found myself writing about

23 April 2026 Etihad Airways has introduced a limited-time promotional offer for its Pets Onboard service, making it easier for travellers to fly with their cats and dogs. Etihad are offering a pet promotion The UAE’s national airline, which is currently the only carrier in the country to allow pets in the cabin, will offer

There’s nothing like the buzz of setting off to the airport to get your holiday started. Yes, it can be a little stressful, but then there’s all the excitement of the adventure ahead – and you can you have a pint literally any time of day or night in an airport ’Spoons. Them’s the rules.

Changes in the rules for transporting pets have sparked a wave of dissatisfaction among pet owners. New requirements have not only complicated the travel process itself but have also significantly increased the financial burden on citizens planning trips with their pets. Now, for each trip abroad, a separate animal health certificate is required. This means

Travel rules for pet owners in Great Britain have been significantly revised after new European Union regulations that reshape how animals can enter EU countries. The changes impact people travelling with dogs, cats, and ferrets for non-commercial purposes like holidays, requiring fresh documentation in place of the previously used EU pet passports.Officials state that the

If you use a pet passport, your pet may be refused entry into the EU. Picture: Getty Anyone travelling from Great Britain to an EU country with a pet will now need to get an animal health certificate (AHC) before they set off. Those travelling into the EU with pet dogs, cats and ferrets will

The summer holidays are almost within reach. You may have all your trips planned out already, but if not, now’s a good time to get booking. And if you’re stuck for inspiration, it can be useful to take a look at the places on everyone else’s radar.  Tripadvisor’s Summer Travel Index has revealed the destinations that are